Ohio State vs Indiana head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 7, Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The Breakdown
Ohio State's 70 composite edges Indiana's 65, driven by 4.7★ receivers Indiana's 3.3★ secondary must chase.
When Ohio State has the ball: Jeremiah Smith and Chris Henry Jr headline 4.7★ receivers versus Indiana's 3.3★ secondary — the game's widest gap.
When Indiana has the ball: The 3.2★ O-line and Ohio State's 3.5★ D-line are near-even; Hoover's 3.7★ receivers face 4★ corners.
Swing factor: Julian Sayin, 5★ with two seasons, versus Josh Hoover: 4★, four years, first-year Indiana transfer.
X-factor: Indiana hosts as a 1.5-point underdog — Vegas sees a coin flip in mid-October Bloomington.