Ohio State needed a career day from running back Ezekiel Elliott (23 carries, 275 yards and three touchdowns) -- plus a few breaks -- to beat Indiana 34-27 on an off day for the Buckeyes in Bloomington.
The Hoosiers did not play that well and lost both starting quarterback Nate Sudfeld and star running back Jordan Howard to injuries during the game. For IU to be leading just 10-6 at halftime was a blessing for OSU after the offense only had one long drive of significance in the first half, and even that ended in a field goal.