Ohio State given clarity on what the gap between Buckeyes and Indiana is now

Ohio State isn't far behind Indiana in 2026, and the Buckeyes aren't behind in talent at all, writes one national analyst | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe Ohio State Buckeyes aren't far behind the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers as the 2025 College Football season fades away and early forecasts come in on what the 2026 campaign will look like.

CBS Sports' Will Backus believes that, from a talent standpoint, OSU isn't behind IU at all. If anything, Backus was more hyped about what the Hoosiers' defense will look like, and a bit apprehensive about TCU Horned Frogs quarterback transfer Josh Hoover taking over for Heisman winner Fernando…