Indiana’s late push falls short as Ohio State ends the streak

By Victory Pulse · Published October 18, 2026
Game played Saturday, October 17, 2026

FINAL · Team rankings are entering-game AP rankings.

Ohio State escaped Bloomington with a 19–15 victory, ending Indiana’s 22-game winning streak. The Hoosiers remained within reach late but could not turn their final chances into a winning score.

Charlie Becker caught nine passes for 165 yards. Amare Ferrell contributed two interceptions, while Indiana’s running game managed 73 yards on 29 attempts. Two lost fumbles in the third quarter and two missed field goals made the comeback harder.

The numbers that matter

Becker: 9 catches, 165 yards. Ferrell: 2 interceptions.

The Victory Pulse view

Victory Pulse analysis: This is a setback, not a reason to erase Indiana’s body of work. The clearest corrections are possession security and converting scoring opportunities. A narrow loss against a top-five opponent carries a different meaning from a game that was never competitive.