The #5 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (5-1) face the Indiana Hoosiers (2-4) on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST. The Buckeyes come off a bye week looking to continue their dominant run since their early loss to Oregon, while Indiana aims to turn around their struggling season.

Game Details:

• Ohio State: 5-1 (3-0 Big Ten)
• Indiana: 2-4 (0-3 Big Ten)
• Location: Indiana
• Time: 7:30 p.m. EST

Betting Odds:

• Spread: Ohio State -21 (-110)
• Over/Under: 59.5 (-110)
• Recent Trends:
  • Ohio State: Over in 9 of last 12 games
  • Indiana: Under in last 5 Big Ten games
  • Indiana: 1-6 ATS in last 7 games

Keys for Ohio State:

• Nation's #1 ranked offense in yards and points per game
• Improved defense since early season struggles
• No opponent within 3 touchdowns since Oregon loss
• Must win to maintain playoff hopes

Keys for Indiana:

• QB Michael Penix Jr. needs to improve (54% completion rate, 4 TD, 7 INT)
• Defense ranks 33rd in yards allowed per game
• Must force turnovers and pressure Ohio State's offense
• Need significant improvement in all phases

Prediction: Ohio State should win comfortably and cover the spread, though may start slowly on the road. Their superior talent and playoff aspirations make this a must-win game against a struggling Indiana team.

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