CLOSE Indiana football coach Tom Allen talks to media after the Hoosiers’ 42-35 loss at Ohio State. Indianapolis Star COLUMBUS, Ohio – In the immediate aftermath of a 42-35 loss to No. 3 Ohio State, there were conflicting emotions to be had. No. 10 Indiana could find comfort in the fact that it lit up the Buckeye defense for 28 second-half points, refusing to just lay down after OSU took a 35-7 lead early in the third quarter. Mike Penix Jr. collected a career-high 495 passing yards, including five touchdown throws. Ty Fryfogle became the first receiver in Big Ten history to amass 200-plus yards in consecutive games, reaching a new career-high at 218. But it was clear from Penix’s sullen expression postgame, these numbers weren’t the least bit satisfying. When he was asked about his pick-6 to OSU corner Shaun Wade, which made the Hoosiers’ hill to climb just a…
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