In Week 13 of the college football season, a major match-up is set between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

This match is critical for both the College Football Playoff standings and the Big Ten rankings as the season winds down.

Indiana enters this game undefeated with a history-making 10-game winning streak, making a strong argument for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Under the guidance of first-year head coach Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers have developed a robust defense that currently excels in rushing defense across FBS. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke leads a powerful offense with a remarkable 71.8% completion rate, totaling 2,410 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and just four interceptions this season.

Ohio State, despite a loss to Oregon earlier in the season, remains a strong contender for the College Football Playoff and a chance to compete in the Big Ten championship game. The Buckeyes have a strong offensive lineup led by quarterback Will Howard, who boasts a 72.9% completion rate, with notable support from talented running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins.

Stay tuned for all the essential moments from the Saturday face-off between the Hoosiers and Buckeyes in Columbus, Ohio:

When is the Indiana vs. Ohio State Game?

The highly anticipated game between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 5 Indiana kicks off at 12 p.m. ET at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

How to Watch the Indiana vs. Ohio State Game

This Week 13 clash between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 5 Indiana will be shown on FOX.

You can also stream the game on Fubo, which has a free trial available, as well as on the Fox Sports website and the Fox Sports app for those who log in with their cable or satellite provider.

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College Football Week 13 Schedule, Top 25

Here’s the schedule for the Top 25 teams according to the US LBM Coaches Poll (all times are in Eastern):

• No. 23 UNLV Rebels vs. San Jose Spartans, FS1, 10:00 p.m. (Friday)
• No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels at Florida Gators, ABC, noon
• Wake Forest Demon Deacons at No. 10 Miami Hurricanes, ESPN, noon
• No. 12 SMU Mustangs at Virginia Cavaliers, ESPN2, noon
• No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers at No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes, FOX, noon
• Massachusetts Minutemen at No. 8 Georgia Bulldogs, SEC Network, 12:45 p.m.
• UTEP Miners at No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers, ESPN+, 1:00 p.m.
• Kentucky Wildcats at No. 3 Texas Longhorns, ABC, 3:30 p.m.
• No. 18 Colorado Buffaloes at Kansas Jayhawks, FOX, 3:30 p.m.
• No. 15 BYU Cougars at No. 22 Arizona State Sun Devils, ESPN, 3:30 p.m.
• Citadel Bulldogs at No. 16 Clemson Tigers, CW, 3:30 p.m.
• No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions at Minnesota Golden Gophers, CBS, 3:30 p.m.
• Wofford Terriers at No. 19 South Carolina Gamecocks, ESPN+, 4:00 p.m.
• No. 17 Army West Point Black Knights at No. 6 Notre Dame, NBC/Peacock, 7:00 p.m.
• No. 13 Boise State Broncos at Wyoming Cowboys, CBS Sports Network, 7:00 p.m.
• No. 14 Texas A&M Aggies at Auburn Tigers, ESPN, 7:30 p.m.
• No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide at Oklahoma Sooners, ABC, 7:30 p.m.
• No. 21 Iowa State Cyclones at Utah Utes, FOX, 7:30 p.m.
• Cincinnati Bearcats at No. 25 Kansas State Wildcats, ESPN2, 8:00 p.m.

College Football Picks for Week 13

Here are the predictions from YSL News Sports’ experts for all the top ranked games this Saturday.

Indiana vs. Ohio State Odds and Lines

According to the BetMGM college football odds as of November 23, the Ohio State Buckeyes are favored to win against the Indiana Hoosiers in Saturday’s match.

• Spread: Ohio State (-10.5)
• Moneyline: Ohio State (-450); Indiana (+333)
• Over/under: 52.5

Where is College GameDay for Week 13?

ESPN’s “College GameDay” will be live from Columbus, Ohio, ahead of the Indiana vs. Ohio State game in Week 13.

Historical Record: Indiana vs. Ohio State

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers have faced off 97 times since their first game in 1901. Ohio State holds a leading record in the series, winning 80 of those meetings with 12 losses and five ties.

In their last matchup in 2023, the Buckeyes secured a win with a score of 23-3 in Bloomington, Indiana.

College Football Fix Podcast

Along with the significant showdown between Ohio State and Indiana in the Big Ten, other games are heating up, including Notre Dame versus Army at Yankee Stadium, which surprisingly carries playoff implications. The Big 12 will also be in the limelight as Brigham Young heads to Arizona State.

Who do you think will come out on top?

Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg from YSL News Sports dive into these topics and more in this week’s edition of their podcast.

US LBM Coaches Poll

This week’s US LBM Coaches Poll for Week 13 has been released after some surprising results from last week, causing adjustments in the top five from the preseason rankings. Here’s the breakdown of the top 25 teams ahead of Saturday’s games.

College Football Bowl Projections

As we enter the last two weeks leading up to championship weekend, there could be unexpected outcomes. The matchup between Ohio State and Indiana in the Big Ten may provide some answers regarding that conference’s standings. Meanwhile, the SEC situation will remain unclear until the results of Week 14 are in. The ACC and Big 12 also have some clarifying to do. However, it seems that many of the at-large bids are almost finalized unless there are significant surprises. — Erick Smith

College Football Re-Rank 1-134

In this week’s YSL News Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-134, Alabama occupies the top position among two-loss SEC teams, followed by Mississippi at No. 8, Georgia at No. 9, Tennessee at No. 12, and Texas A&M at No. 13. — Paul Myerberg

College Football Overreactions from Week 12

As Oscar Wilde once said, being discussed is more favorable than being ignored. Thus, our focus here at Overreaction HQ centers on the vibrant discussions among fans rallying for their teams while critiquing others as the college football regular season wraps up. Here are the five biggest overreactions creating buzz after Week 12. — Eddie Timanus

College Football 2024 Season Predictions

The analysts at YSL News Sports share their forecasts for the upcoming season, including which 12 teams are likely to reach the College Football Playoff. Who might clinch the national championship?

• Scooby Axson: Ohio State
• Jordan Mendoza: Oregon
• Paul Myerberg: Georgia
• Erick Smith: Georgia
• Eddie Timanus: Ohio State
• Dan Wolken: Ohio State

Teams in the College Football Playoff 2024

During the 2024-25 season, the College Football Playoff will consist of 12 teams. The top five conference champions will automatically qualify, with the leading four receiving a first-round bye. The other seven highest-ranked teams will complete the 12-team roster.

Understanding the College Football Playoff Format

The 12 teams entering the College Football Playoff will include the five highest-ranked conference champions, in addition to the seven next best-ranked teams.

The top four ranked conference champions will be seeded from one to four, granting them a first-round bye. The fifth-ranked conference champion will be slotted based on its ranking or as the No. 12 seed if it falls outside the top 12 in the CFP rankings. Top ranked non-conference champions will be seeded starting from No. 5.

“Consequently,” the CFP alerts on its official site, “the seeding from 1 to 12 may differ from the final rankings.”

When are the College Football Playoff Rankings Released?

The second of the six College Football Playoff Top 25 rankings will be made public on Tuesday, November 26, following the completion of Week 12 games.