Curt Cignetti on IU debate: 'People can stick that narrative up their you know what.' This unit gets some benefit of the doubt for how well it held up while the game was still in doubt. The Hoosiers held Ohio State (10-1, 7-1) scoreless on a pair of red ...

Indiana lost 38-15 to OSU at Ohio Stadium with notable miscues in all three phases. The Buckeyes scored 31 consecutive points after IU scored on its opening possession while holding the Hoosiers to less than 200 yards — they traded touchdowns during the game's final two minutes.

Indiana University’s fifth-ranked football team lost its first game of the season Saturday, 38-15 at No. 2 Ohio State, putting the Hoosiers’ chances for the College Football Playoff in jeopardy.

"People can stick that narrative up their you know what," Cignetti said.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The quote didn't age well.

Indiana football visits Ohio State on Saturday. Here's our prediction for the first ever top five matchup in the series:

Indiana's loss to Ohio State won't keep the Hoosiers from the College Football Playoff with the committee valuing wins over quality opponents.

Indiana's special season ran into a brick wall Saturday afternoon as the fifth-ranked Hoosiers fell 38-15 on the road against No. 2 Ohio State. All week, questions about Indiana's legitimacy as a Big Ten power and a College Football Playoff competitor swirled.

If it’s another top five matchup for Ohio State — it’s third this season alone — then you know everyone in the college football universe is in attendance. Not only is FOX