Ohio State victory over Indiana draws record viewership and injuries

The college football matchup between Ohio State and Indiana achieved significant viewership and physical impact. According to Nielsen Media Research, the FOX broadcast of the game averaged 10.376 million viewers, marking the most-watched college football game of the week across all US networks. This represents a 66 percent increase compared to the previous season's average for the ‘Big Noon Saturday’ time slot, with viewership peaking at 14.269 million.

On the field, the physical contest resulted in notable injuries to key players. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin was left in a sling following the game, potentially impacting the team’s national championship prospects. Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover also faced challenges following the matchup; despite a game-winning performance in overtime, his subsequent performance at Michigan suggested lingering effects from the contest.