Indiana Hoosiers Stumble Against Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium

In a clash of titans, the Indiana Hoosiers faced off against the Ohio State Buckeyes in week 13 of the regular season. Both teams entered the game with impressive 10-1 records, but it was the Buckeyes who emerged victorious with a commanding 38-15 win over the Hoosiers. The game took place at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, drawing an attendance of 105,751 spectators.

Game Highlights

The match began on a promising note for the Indiana Hoosiers as they led the first quarter with seven points while keeping the Buckeyes scoreless. However, momentum shifted in favor of Ohio State in subsequent quarters. The second and third quarters saw a dominant performance by the home team, scoring 14 points in each and widening their lead significantly.

Despite their efforts to mount a comeback in the final quarter by adding eight points to their tally, it wasn't enough to close down on Ohio State's lead. The Buckeyes sealed their victory with an additional ten points in the fourth quarter.

Key Performances

Among notable performances from Indiana players was Ty Son Lawton's rushing prowess; he managed to score two touchdowns and accumulate 79 yards over 15 attempts, showcasing an average gain of over five yards per carry. Justice Ellison also contributed significantly to Indiana's ground game with 62 rushing yards across seventeen carries.

Kurtis Rourke had a challenging day under center for Indiana, completing just eight out of eighteen pass attempts for a total of sixty-eight yards and being sacked five times. Despite these setbacks, his resilience was evident throughout his playtime.

On defense, Jailin Walker made significant contributions including an interception that halted one of Ohio State's drives and added one pass defended to his stats sheet for this game.

Looking Ahead

The next challenge awaiting Indiana will be against Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington) on November 30th at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live as both teams vie for supremacy on their home turf - Memorial Stadium located at Bloomington IN - ensuring another exciting chapter is added to this storied rivalry.

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