June 29, 2026

Overlooked: 5 plays you might have forgotten that helped Ohio State beat Indiana

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – By now, you’ve seen the flashy plays that made the highlights of Ohio State’s 23-3 victory over Indiana in its season opener. (In truth, there were fewer of those than the Buckeyes usually have. It was more of a slog than a coming-out party.) But in a game with 121 snaps, many plays that proved important are overlooked. The idea behind this story, which is intended to be a weekly exercise in games that warrant it, is to highlight those kinds of plays. Sep 2, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Kyle McCord (6) throws a pass over Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman LeDarrius Cox (91) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Indiana University Memorial Stadium. Ohio State won 23-3. Here are five from Saturday: 1. Indiana penalty early vs. Ohio State costly The first came on the opening possession of the…

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