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Indiana’s 22-game win streak gets snapped by inches in most heartbreaking fashion

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Battifarano, A. (2026, October 17). Indiana’s 22-game win streak gets snapped by inches in most heartbreaking fashion. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/sports/indianas-22-game-win-streak-gets-snapped-in-heartbreaking-fashion-vs-ohio-state/

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Indiana’s 22-game winning streak came to an end on Saturday when they lost to Ohio State 19-15 in Bloomington. The decisive moment occurred late in the game when Indiana had a chance to take the lead but receiver Nick Marsh stepped out of bounds with what would have been a go-ahead touchdown, resulting in a crucial fourth-down incompletion. This error handed Ohio State control and allowed them to secure the win, marking Indiana’s first home loss since November 2023.

Written by AI on 2026-10-18, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Based on the information provided from the articles, here are some key takeaways about Ohio State's upcoming situation:

Quarterback Julian Sayin injured his throwing shoulder against Indiana and will be out "indefinitely." The coaching staff is preparing for him to miss both the rest of the regular season and potentially the postseason as well.

With Sayin out indefinitely, freshman quarterback Luke Fahey has gained an edge in competing for playing time. He played 10 snaps against Indiana but did not have a successful performance (0-for-2 passing).

Head coach Ryan Day stated that they will be evaluating whether Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair is the better option at quarterback going forward.

Ohio State has a bye week before their next game, which gives them time to prepare for potential new quarterbacks and schemes.

Their upcoming opponent is No. 16 Southern California on October 31st, a crucial game that could impact playoff positioning.

So in summary, Ohio State will need to quickly develop some of their younger QB options like Fahey while potentially adjusting offensive play-calling without their starter Sayin for the foreseeable future. This injury comes at an unfortunate time right before a big out-of-conference matchup against USC that could shape Ohio State's national ranking and playoff aspirations moving forward.

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🔮 Indiana learned that in maybe the most heartbreaking fashion possible on Saturday afternoon.

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Indiana learned that in maybe the most heartbreaking fashion possible on Saturday afternoon. asserted

Indiana → learn → afternoon

The Hoosiers’ 22-game winning streak was snapped in a 19-15 loss to Big Ten rival Ohio State in Bloomington. asserted

streak → snap → Bloomington

But it took a mistake from receiver Nick Marsh to sink Indiana’s chance at a second straight perfect season. asserted

it → take → season

With just over a minute left and Indiana down by four, quarterback Josh Hoover heaved up a fourth-and-4 pass from the Ohio State 27-yard line into the end zone for what looked like a go-ahead touchdown. asserted

what → leave → touchdown

Although Marsh caught the pass along the near side of the end zone and over the top of the Buckeyes’ defense, Marsh’s left foot landed out of bounds. asserted

foot → catch → bounds

The incompletion gave Ohio State the ball back, and it was able to kill the clock and hand Indiana its first loss since the first round of the 2024-25 College Football Playoff. asserted

it → give → Playoff

The loss not only ended Indiana’s long winning streak, but it also marked its first home defeat since Nov. 18, 2023 against Michigan State during then-head coach Tom Allen’s final season with the program. asserted

it → end → program

Hoover, who appeared to be playing with a right arm injury, finished 20-for-40 passing with 296 yards and a touchdown, but his efforts fell just short. asserted

efforts → appear → yards

On the other side, Ohio State’s Julian Sayin (235 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions) suffered an injury that will keep him out for multiple weeks, head coach Ryan Day told reporters afterward. asserted

Day → suffer → reporters

Sayin was seen walking off the field with his right arm in a sling. asserted

arm → see → sling

Indiana next goes on the road to play Michigan, while Ohio State visits USC. asserted

State → go → USC

Indiana’s 22-game win streak gets snapped by inches in most heartbreaking fashion

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