The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (9-0, 6-0) will host the Indiana Hoosiers (3-6, 1-5) in a Big Ten matchup. Here's what you need to know:

Ohio State Team Analysis:

• QB CJ Stroud: 2,453 passing yards, 29 TDs, 4 INTs, 68% completion rate
• WR Marvin Harrison Jr: 53 receptions, 834 yards, 10 TDs
• WR Emeka Egbuka: 49 receptions, 794 yards, 7 TDs
• RB Miyan Williams: 636 rushing yards, 12 TDs on 102 carries
• Additional weapons: Julian Fleming (6 TDs) and Cade Stover (3 TDs)

Indiana Team Analysis:

• QB Connor Bazelak: 2,099 yards, 12 TDs, 55% completion rate (returning from injury)
• RB Shaun Shivers: 339 rushing yards, 4 TDs
• Key receivers: Emery Simmons and D.J. Matthews (stepping up after Cam Camper's season-ending ACL injury)

Betting Odds:

• Spread: Ohio State -41
• Analysis: Despite the large spread, Ohio State's high-scoring offense and National Championship aspirations make covering likely

Key Factors:

• Ohio State's explosive offense consistently produces quick scores
• Indiana has historically played Ohio State tough, with three one-score games in the past decade
• The Buckeyes' superior talent and coaching should lead to a dominant victory

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