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Ohio State Upsets Indiana, Snaps 22-Game Home Streak

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 2:37 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Ohio State Defeats Indiana

Ohio State defeated Indiana 19-15 in Bloomington, snapping Indiana’s 22-game home winning streak.
Jeremiah Smith caught a 38-yard fourth-down touchdown, his only score of the game.
Quarterback Julian Sayin injured his shoulder and will miss several weeks.
Freshman Luke Fahey replaced Sayin at quarterback for the remainder of the game.
Ohio State defense forced two turnovers and limited Indiana to 369 total yards.

Summary

Luke Fahey Starts

Ohio State’s depth chart now hinges on freshman quarterback Luke Fahey after Julian Sayin’s injury.
Coaches will craft a simplified offense for Fahey that emphasizes his quick release and accuracy.
NFL Pro Bowler Seth Joyner mocked Fahey’s size on X, labeling him a 5-foot-5 backup.
Five-star 2025 recruit Tavien St. Clair remains third-string despite being projected as a future first-round NFL pick.

History

Historical Context

The 2005 USC-Notre Dame game ended 34-31, ending the Trojans’ 27-game winning streak and prompting Pete Carroll to start freshman quarterback Matt Leinart, who finished with 2,500 passing yards. That mid-season quarterback shift illustrates how top programs have historically reshuffled starters when momentum falters, a pattern echoed in current college football and recruiting strategies.

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Ohio State Defeats Indiana

Ohio State defeated Indiana 19-15 in Bloomington, snapping Indiana’s 22-game home winning streak.
Jeremiah Smith caught a 38-yard fourth-down touchdown, his only score of the game.
Quarterback Julian Sayin injured his shoulder and will miss several weeks.
Freshman Luke Fahey replaced Sayin at quarterback for the remainder of the game.
Ohio State defense forced two turnovers and limited Indiana to 369 total yards.

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