No. 2 Indiana beats No. 1 Ohio State 13-10, wins Big Ten championship

No. 2 Indiana football beat No. 1 Ohio State 13-10 in the Big Ten Football Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

As the score indicates, it was a defensive affair. The Hoosiers slightly outgained the Buckeyes overall 340-322 but dominated the matchup on the ground 118-58, picking up 3.5 yards per carry while holding Ohio State to just 2.2. Additionally, Indiana picked up nine tackles for loss on the game with Isaiah Jones leading the way with two.

As for passing, Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza went 15/23 through the air for 222 yards, one touchdown and a single interception. Ohio State’s Julian Sayin went 21-29 for 258 yards, one touchdown and a single interception himself. Mendoza had the pass of the game on a deep shot late in the fourth quarter to pick up the first down and get into Ohio State territory.

This marks Indiana’s first win in the Big Ten Football Championship game and first conference championship since 1967.