No. 8 Ohio State (6-0, 2-0) at Indiana (2-3, 0-2), 8 p.m., Big Ten Network: The Buckeyes haven't lost to the Hoosiers since 1987, so overconfidence would seem to be their biggest opponent this weekend. But Indiana is showing progress and pushed Michigan State to the brink last week after battling Northwestern on the road a week earlier. And spread offenses like the one Kevin Wilson runs have given the Ohio State defense fits this season. Still, Braxton Miller and Carlos Hyde should enjoy going against the Big Ten's worst rushing defense, and if the Buckeyes play anywhere near the level they did last week against Nebraska, they shouldn't have too many problems in Bloomington.
Brian Bennett: The Hoosiers are getting closer and closer to finally winning a Big Ten game. But it won't happen this week, as their shaky run defense is going to have a lot of trouble containing Braxton Miller and Carlos Hyde. Those two combine for four touchdowns, and Bradley Roby picks off another pass to stymie Indiana's mild second-half charge as the Buckeyes move to 7-0. ... Ohio State 42, Indiana 24Adam Rittenberg: I've also been impressed with Indiana's ability to compete, but this is just a tough matchup against Big Bad Brax. Miller runs for 150 yards and two touchdowns, and Hyde records his second straight 100-yard rushing performance. Quarterbacks Cameron Coffman and Nate Sudfeld both play and have some success in the first half, and receiver Cody Latimer tests the Buckeyes' defense, but Ohio State shifts into fifth gear late in the second quarter and cruises to 7-0. ... Ohio State 45, Indiana 21
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