Buckeye Rosters

Recap

Bloomington, IN — The Ohio State Buckeyes delivered a dominant performance against the Indiana Hoosiers, securing a 54-7 victory at Memorial Stadium. The Buckeyes, ranked No. 5 in the nation at the time, extended their winning streak over Indiana to 27 games, continuing their historical dominance in the series.

Ohio State wasted no time asserting control. After Indiana scored on its first possession to tie the game at 7-7, the Buckeyes responded with 47 unanswered points, capitalizing on both offensive efficiency and defensive pressure. Quarterback C.J. Stroud orchestrated the offense with precision, finishing 21-of-28 for 266 yards and four touchdowns, once again demonstrating his command of the Buckeye attack.

The rushing game played a pivotal role in Ohio State’s offensive explosion. True freshman TreVeyon Henderson had a standout performance, amassing 81 rushing yards on nine carries with two touchdowns, while also contributing one receiving touchdown. His versatility and explosiveness were on full display, further solidifying his status as a rising star in the Buckeyes’ backfield.

Defensively, Ohio State overwhelmed an injury-depleted Indiana team. The Hoosiers were forced to rotate quarterbacks due to injuries, using three different signal-callers throughout the game. The Buckeyes’ defensive front recorded five sacks, led by defensive lineman Zach Harrison and linebacker Steele Chambers, who also secured an interception.

Ohio State’s defense held Indiana to just 128 total yards, including a mere 48 rushing yards, marking one of the most dominant performances by the Buckeyes’ defense all season. This effort continued a trend of improvement for the unit following a shaky start to the season.

Records & Key Takeaways

• C.J. Stroud continued his efficient play, throwing at least four touchdowns for the fourth consecutive game, placing him in elite company among Ohio State quarterbacks.
• TreVeyon Henderson’s three total touchdowns brought his season total to 14, putting him on pace to break Ohio State freshman touchdown records.
• Ohio State’s 54 points marked the most they had ever scored against Indiana in Bloomington, further showcasing their offensive firepower.

The win improved Ohio State to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in Big Ten play, keeping them firmly in the race for a College Football Playoff berth. The Buckeyes’ offensive efficiency, combined with a rapidly improving defense, suggested they were peaking at the right time as they prepared for the final stretch of conference play. Indiana, on the other hand, struggled to find momentum, falling to 2-5 overall and 0-4 in the Big Ten.

Overall, Ohio State’s complete performance in all three phases of the game left little doubt about their championship aspirations, reinforcing their status as one of the nation’s top teams.