Paul Finebaum Rips CFP Committee Over Ohio State Ranking; Buckeyes Have No Margin for Error

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) celebrates a first down run behind USC Trojans cornerback Jontez Williams (0) during the NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 31, 2026. Ohio State lost 30-18. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
November 4, 2026

Paul Finebaum believes the College Football Playoff selection committee got it wrong about Ohio State. After Ohio State opened the initial CFP rankings at No. 12, the ESPN analyst questioned how the committee evaluated the Buckeyes, particularly the value of their road performance against Texas and their head-to-head victory over Indiana. “They went to Texas, Greeny, in the second week of the season. That’s what you’re supposed to do in…

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Ohio State vs. Indiana: How the Buckeyes Won the Moments That Mattered in 19-15 Victory

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Riley Pettijohn (5) celebrates during the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Oct. 17, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
October 18, 2026

Ohio State beat Indiana 19-15 in Bloomington, converting two fourth-down touchdowns, making both field goals, and out-rushing the Hoosiers. Ohio State avenged last year’s Big Ten Championship loss with a 19-15 victory over Indiana, executing in critical situations to secure a top-five road win. Ohio State didn’t need a pretty win against Indiana. The Buckeyes needed to execute when the game was on the line, and unlike their loss to…

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Ohio State vs. Indiana: TSB Staff Picks for the Buckeyes and Hoosiers in Top 5 Showdown

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) motions during the NCAA football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 10, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co
October 16, 2026

The Silver Bulletin staff predicts Ohio State vs. Indiana as the Buckeyes and Hoosiers collide in a Top 5 showdown in Bloomington.  Ohio State heads to Bloomington on Saturday for a top-five matchup with Indiana, looking to answer the Hoosiers after last season’s 13-10 Big Ten Championship Game loss. Curt Cignetti has built Indiana into a national contender, and the Hoosiers can prove last year was no fluke. For Ryan…

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Ohio State vs. Indiana Predictions: 6 Bold Picks, Score Predictions and Keys to Victory

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) and defensive back Cam Calhoun (18) hit Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Jayden Kitchens (17) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 10, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co
October 16, 2026

Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid make six bold predictions for Ohio State vs. Indiana, pick the winner and over/under, and break down the keys to victory in Bloomington. Ohio State has a chance to answer one of the biggest questions surrounding its program as it travels to Bloomington to face Indiana on Saturday. The Buckeyes and Hoosiers meet in a top-five showdown and a rematch of last season’s Big Ten…

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Ohio State vs. Indiana: Buckeyes Travel to Bloomington for Chance at Redemption and Monumental Win

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin looks to throw a pass against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
October 15, 2026

Ohio State travels to Bloomington against the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in a rematch of the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game. Ohio State faces off against the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in a rematch of the 2025 Big Ten Championship game. Here’s a preview of Indiana’s team and the key matchups to watch: Opponent Profile Curt Cignetti’s Hoosiers enter Saturday’s matchup on a 22-game winning streak. The streak is the third longest…

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How Will Ohio State’s Offensive Line Handle Indiana’s Defense Without Austin Siereveld?

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October 15, 2026

Ohio State reshuffles its offensive line against Indiana as Phillip Daniels returns from injury, Gabe VanSickle starts at guard, and Julian Sayin faces defensive pressure. Ohio State will start a new offensive line against Indiana, with Austin Siereveld ruled out and Phillip Daniels returning from injury. Gabe VanSickle will start at right guard, while Ian Moore takes left tackle and Luke Montgomery lines up at left guard. The expected starting…

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What Will Ohio State’s Offensive Line Look Like Against Indiana?

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October 14, 2026

Ryan Day expects Phillip Daniels back as Ohio State’s offensive line prepares to face Indiana’s disruptive defensive front in a critical Big Ten matchup. Ohio State’s offensive line faces its toughest test of the season Saturday against Indiana, and Ryan Day is still working through personnel combinations to protect Julian Sayin and establish the running game. The Buckeyes expect to get starting right tackle Phillip Daniels back after he missed…

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Ohio State QB Julian Sayin’s Growth Faces a Test Against Indiana’s Pass Rush

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) scrambles during the first half of the Big Ten Conference championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY
October 13, 2026

Julian Sayin’s growth will be tested against Indiana’s pass rush as Ohio State prepares for a rematch of last season’s Big Ten Championship. Julian Sayin will face the team that gave him his most difficult night of the 2025 season when Ohio State travels to Indiana on Saturday. The rematch will be a different challenge for the Buckeyes’ quarterback, who has spent the offseason and first six games improving his…

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CFP Contenders: Seven Teams That Can Realistically Win the 2026 National Championship

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza dives across the goal line for a touchdown during the Hoosiers’ 27-21 win over Miami for the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday night. (Carmen Mandato / Getty Images)
August 18, 2026

The 2026 National Championship will be won by one of seven teams, with a wild card to watch. Here’s what you need to know when predicting a national champion.  How many teams can realistically win the national championship in 2026? When you look across the country, I believe there are seven teams that have a legitimate path to hoisting the College Football Playoff trophy at the end of the season….

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Ohio State Football: Parallels Between 2006 and 2026 Buckeyes Point to Special Season Ahead

June 22, 2026

Do the 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes mirror the 2006 team? Here’s a breakdown of the parallels between the two teams and schedules heading into the fall.  If you’re someone who believes history has a way of echoing itself across different eras of sports, then there may be another intriguing comparison this season. The Ohio State Buckeyes are drawing early parallels to the iconic 2006 football team. That 2006 team delivered…

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