June 29, 2026

Buckeyes sluggish in opener, beat Indiana 23-3


Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) is tackled by Indiana defensive back Louis Moore during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord gave himself an average grade in Saturday’s season opener. Coach Ryan Day thought the whole offense could have played better. Miyan Williams rushed for two touchdowns and the third-ranked Buckeyes overcame an uncharacteristically sluggish start to beat Indiana 23-3, giving McCord his first victory since being named Ohio State’s starter. “I thought it was all right,” McCord said of his performance. “I thought there were some good plays, some bad plays. I want to look at the film and see where I can improve.” McCord finished 20 of 33 with 239 yards and one interception as the Buckeyes (1-0, 1-0 Big Ten) won their 23rd straight season…

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