Overview
- The Hoosiers completed an undefeated season and claimed their first Big Ten championship since 1967, earning their first win over Ohio State since 1988.
- Game MVP Fernando Mendoza went 15-for-23 for 222 yards with one touchdown and one interception, hitting Elijah Sarratt for a 17-yard score after a 51-yard strike to Charlie Becker.
- Indiana’s defense sacked Julian Sayin five times and, after review, stopped a fourth-and-1 at the Ohio State 5-yard line.
- Ohio State kicker Jayden Fielding missed a 27-yard field goal with 2:48 remaining, and Mendoza sealed it with a 33-yard third-and-6 completion to Becker.
- Indiana is widely projected as the College Football Playoff’s top seed, and Mendoza’s performance strengthened his Heisman case as Ohio State fell to 12-1 and awaits its seeding.