Ohio State survives Indiana 19-15, but Julian Sayin’s injury changes EVERYTHING. Can the Buckeyes survive USC and Oregon without their superstar QB? Indiana exposed its own flaws in a heartbreaking loss. Both teams have serious questions to answer.
Ohio State survived Indiana in a massive Top 5 showdown, but did the Buckeyes expose some serious flaws in the process? The Buckeyes escaped Bloomington with a 19-15 victory, ending Indiana’s 22-game winning streak, but the biggest storyline might be what happens next.
Julian Sayin suffered a throwing-arm injury and is expected to miss several weeks, leaving Ohio State with a massive question at quarterback heading into a brutal stretch of the schedule. Can the Buckeyes survive upcoming matchups against USC and Oregon without their superstar? How much pressure falls on the defense, the running game, and the next man up under center?
Indiana has plenty to answer for, too. The Hoosiers had opportunities to take control but couldn’t finish the job, and their offense struggled to consistently capitalize against Ohio State’s defense. Was this simply a heartbreaking loss against an elite team, or did the game expose weaknesses that could cost Indiana again?
We’re breaking down the biggest plays, the quarterback injury, the offensive struggles on both sides, and what this result means for the College Football Playoff race. Ohio State got the win, but can the Buckeyes keep winning without Sayin? And should we be concerned about Indiana after its first loss?
Let us know in the comments: Can Ohio State survive without Julian Sayin, and which team should be more concerned after this game?
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