Ohio State ends Indiana’s 22‑game win streak with 19‑15 victory on Oct. 17, 2026

The Ohio State Buckeyes snapped Indiana’s 22‑game winning streak on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, beating the Hoosiers 19‑15 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.

Indiana entered the game as the nation’s longest active winner, but a defensive stand by Ohio State in the fourth quarter and a missed catch at the goal line turned the contest into a heartbreaking loss for the Hoosiers.

Quarterback Julian Sayin, who had driven the Buckeyes early, left the game with a right‑arm injury in the fourth quarter after a sack by Indiana defensive end Mario Landino. Sayin’s exit forced Ohio State to rely on freshman quarterback Luke Fahey for the final drive.

Heisman hopeful Jeremiah Smith provided the decisive play, leaping for a 38‑yard touchdown on a fourth‑and‑1 play late in the fourth quarter to put Ohio State up 19‑7. The Buckeyes missed a two‑point conversion, leaving a four‑point margin.

Indiana responded when wide receiver Nick Marsh caught a 19‑yard pass from quarterback Josh Hoover to narrow the gap to 19‑13. Hoover elected to attempt a two‑point conversion, successfully delivering the ball to running back Turbo Richard for a 15‑point total.

With just over a minute remaining, Hoover launched a fourth‑down pass from the Ohio State 27‑yard line into the end zone. Marsh appeared to make a diving catch, but his left foot landed out of bounds, nullifying what would have been a go‑ahead touchdown. Ohio State took over on downs and ran out the clock, sealing the upset.

The defeat ended Indiana’s first home loss in 19 games and marked its first loss since Dec. 2024. Ohio State’s victory also gave the Buckeyes their first win over the reigning national champion since 2024. Indiana will travel to Michigan next week, while Ohio State heads to USC for its next game.