Indiana takes down Ohio State 38-31 in a game for the ages

No. 13 Hoosiers rally from down 14 to win first game in Columbus since 1988

No. 13 Indiana rallied from a 14-point deficit to stun No. 2 Ohio State 38-31 Saturday night in Columbus. The Hoosiers' victory is their first in Columbus since 1988 and their first win over the Buckeyes since 1987.

The Hoosiers took a 31-24 lead with 12:30 remaining in the fourth quarter on a 10-yard touchdown run by quarterback Michael Penix Jr. The Buckeyes answered with a touchdown of their own, but the Hoosiers stopped the two-point conversion attempt to maintain a 31-30 lead.

Indiana then drove the ball down the field and added to its lead with a 33-yard field goal by Charles Campbell with 2:27 remaining. The Hoosiers' defense then forced a three-and-out and took over on downs with 1:42 remaining. Indiana ran out the clock to secure the victory.

Key Stats

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw for 373 yards and three touchdowns.

Running back Stevie Scott III rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns.

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns.

The Buckeyes rushed for 219 yards.

The Hoosiers forced three turnovers.

What's Next?

Indiana (4-0) will host Maryland (2-1) next Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Ohio State (3-1) will host Rutgers (1-3) next Saturday at Ohio Stadium.