Gameday Essentials: Indiana football vs Ohio State

The Indiana football program heads into its biggest game of the season, and arguably the biggest game in program history on Saturday afternoon.

The Hoosiers face No. 2 Ohio State in a top-5 showdown — the winner? Not only will they cement their spot in the College Football Playoff, they’ll also be in the driver’s seat to head to the Big Ten Championship game.

Indiana remains undefeated at 10-0 — the most wins in program history.

Ohio State is 9-1 with its lone loss coming to No. 1 Oregon, 32-31.

Kick is set for Noon ET on FOX.

Below are the full storylines from HoosierIllustrated.com heading into Saturday’s matchup.

About Ohio State

‘I don’t think their players get enough credit’: Ryan Day speaks to culture shift with Indiana football ahead of weekend showdown

Insider Q&A: A closer look at Ohio State, the keys for Indiana football in Saturday’s matchup

‘They have it all. They really do’: Indiana coach Curt Cignetti recognizes the challenge that Ohio State presents heading into Saturday’s matchup

About The Matchup

Coach Q&A: Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti previews matchup at Ohio State

Player Q&A: Indiana football players Aiden Fisher, Kurtis Rourke preview Ohio State

3 Storylines to watch for when Indiana faces Ohio State in a top 5 matchup

Five players to watch on Saturday as #5 Indiana football faces #2 Ohio State

Indiana Football Game Preview: Ohio State – key question, injury report, how to watch

Other Storylines:

Indiana expected to be at full strength heading into showdown with Ohio State

‘Do your research’: Curt Cignetti fires back amid national debate around Indiana football and its spot in the CFP rankings

Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke says he’s ‘pretty close to 100 percent’ healthy after thumb injury

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