{
  "id": 15316809,
  "title": "Ohio State's grades are in after showdown with Indiana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/ohio-states-grades-are-in-after-showdown-with-indiana",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T00:53:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ohio-states-grades-showdown-indiana-005317529.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ohio State's defense dominated Indiana in their October 17th showdown, forcing two fumbles. Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 235 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions despite leaving the game due to a sack. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith struggled, finishing with 68 yards and a touchdown despite being double covered. Ohio State's defense had a pivotal sack on Indiana's opening drive in the third quarter, leading to an Ohio State field goal. The defense also forced another fumble eight offensive snaps later with safety Jaylen McClain's tackle on Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover. Indiana's offense had not fumbled in 1,437 plays, the longest active streak in the FBS. Special teams contributed to the win with two short field goals from kicker Connor Hawkins. The coaching staff faced criticism for Ohio State's offensive struggles, particularly in the red zone, and the uncharacteristic decision to go for it on fourth down on a touchdown drive. The officials were inconsistent, particularly in not flagging defensive back Preston Zachman for pass interference on a controversial deep pass to Smith.",
  "summary": "Ohio State's offense struggled, but got help from the defense in a 19-15 win. See the grades:",
  "key_points": [
    "Ohio State's defense dominated Indiana, forcing two fumbles",
    "Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 235 yards, two TDs, two interceptions",
    "Indiana's 1,437-play fumble drought ended in the game"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Defensive dominance and special teams efficiency masked significant offensive inefficiencies and controversial coaching decisions that continue to undermine the team's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ohio State's Julian Sayin exits game vs. Indiana with gruesome arm injury",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/ohio-states-julian-sayin-exits-game-vs-indiana-with-gruesome-arm",
        "published": "2026-10-17T19:41:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Leavitt throws for 4 TDs as No. 22 LSU routs No. 16 Mississippi State 31-0",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/leavitt-throws-for-4-tds-as-no-22-lsu-routs-no-16-mississippi-state-15268076",
        "published": "2026-10-17T19:45:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}