It has been a enjoyable trip for the fifth-ranked Indiana Hoosiers, however their first check with the large boys this 12 months may be their final.
Indiana traveled Saturday to Columbus to tackle No. 2 Ohio State, and the Buckeyes walloped them, 38-15.
The Hoosiers obtained on the board first, instantly after forcing a three-and-out to start out the sport. On Ohio State’s subsequent possession, the Buckeyes had a 15-play drive that resulted in a turnover on downs, giving all of the momentum to Indiana, which had one thing to show.
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Will Howard (18) of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball within the first quarter in opposition to the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry/Getty Pictures)
However they may not take benefit. They punted, then allowed a landing. Each groups then exchanged turnovers. After a snap went by the Indiana punter’s palms, the Buckeyes wanted simply three performs and 7 yards to take a 14-7 lead into the locker room.
The Hoosiers went three-and-out to open the third quarter, however their punt was taken to the home by Caleb Downs, giving OSU a 21-7 lead. Indiana once more went three-and-out, and the Buckeyes responded with one other journey to the top zone. The Buckeyes then kicked a subject purpose within the fourth quarter to make it a four-possession sport because the Hoosier offense continued to sputter.
After its landing, Indiana failed to attain on its subsequent eight drives, discovering the top zone once more in rubbish time. Kurtis Rourke was simply 8-for-18 passing for 68 yards, whereas Ty Son Lawton and Justice Ellison mixed to hurry for 141 yards on 32 carries. Lawton scored each Hoosiers touchdowns.
Emeka Egbuka of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after scoring a landing within the second quarter in opposition to the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry/Getty Pictures)
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Will Howard accomplished all however 4 of his 26 passes, airing it out for 201 yards and two scores. Emeka Egbuka, who caught seven passes for 80 yards, scored a type of TDs.
The Hoosiers gained their first 10 video games, however now all indicators level to needing an at-large bid to make the School Soccer Playoff. A blowout loss to the most effective groups within the nation won’t assist their trigger, they usually end their season in opposition to Purdue subsequent week.
Moments after their loss, No. 9 Ole Miss was upset by Florida, so perhaps Indiana can keep alive as a result of Rebels’ loss.
Carson Hinzman (75) and Emeka Egbuka (2) of the Ohio State Buckeyes have a good time after scoring a landing within the second quarter in opposition to the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium Nov. 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jason Mowry/Getty Pictures)
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The Buckeyes are actually 10-1, with their lone loss coming to No. 1 Oregon Oct. 12 by a rating of 32-31. They need to snap their three-game dropping streak in opposition to Michigan subsequent week, with the defending champs, 5-5 this season, visiting the Horsehoe.
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