Ohio State Buckeyes

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Ohio State Buckeyes is 12-1 on the season, 8-3-2 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +31.7. Ohio State Buckeyes is covering the spread at 73% this season (8-3-2), well above the FBS average of 50%; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: Big Ten Conference
Stadium: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
Power Rating: +31.7
HFA Rating:3.0 pts
Record: 12-1
ATS: 8-3-2
O/U: 4-7-2

2025 Schedule & Results

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2025 Season Travel Profile

5,989 miles — ranked 77th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1TexasHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 2GramblingHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 3OhioHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 4Bye
Week 5Washington2,010 mi2,010 mi
Week 6MinnesotaHome (0 mi)2,010 mi
Week 7Illinois277 mi2,286 mi
Week 8Wisconsin393 mi2,679 mi
Week 9Bye
Week 10Penn StateHome (0 mi)2,679 mi
Week 11Purdue208 mi2,888 mi
Week 12UCLAHome (0 mi)2,888 mi
Week 13RutgersHome (0 mi)2,888 mi
Week 14Michigan161 mi3,049 mi
Week 15Indiana168 mi3,217 mi

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Offensive Struggles in Big Moments

Ohio State's offense, led by Julian Sayin, managed only 10 points and failed to convert a critical fourth-and-1 from the Indiana 5-yard line late in the third quarter, which was overturned on review. This inability to finish drives cost them the game.

Defensive Resilience but Costly Lapses

The Buckeyes defense held Indiana to 13 points and forced a turnover, but they allowed a key 17-yard touchdown pass on Indiana's first possession of the third quarter, which proved to be the game-winning score.

Special Teams Blunder

Kicker Jayden Fielding missed a 29-yard field goal wide left with 2:48 remaining, which would have tied the game. This miss was a decisive factor in the loss.

Quarterback Inexperience Exposed

Julian Sayin showed signs of inexperience, missing reads and throws at times, and finished 21 of 29 for 258 yards with one touchdown and one interception. His performance was inconsistent against a tough Indiana defense.

Playoff Implications and Need for Improvement

Despite the loss, Ohio State is likely to secure the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff with a first-round bye. However, the team must address offensive consistency and special teams reliability to compete for a national championship.

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Schedule & Results

Ohio State Buckeyes — 12-1 overall, 8-3-2 ATS, power rating +31.7.