Despite taking a 35-7 lead on the opening drive of the second half, Ohio State needed its starters to play all 60 minutes against Indiana.
For the third game in a row, the Buckeyes got outscored in the second half, and this time they came dangerously close to losing their entire lead, as Indiana scored 28 of the game’s final 35 points and had the ball in the final minute before Ohio State ultimately finished with a 42-35 win.
As a result, Ohio State’s starters never came out of the game, and only 58 Buckeyes – the lowest total of the season to date – saw any playing time against the Hoosiers.