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No. 9 Indiana (4-0, 4-0 Big Ten) at No. 3 Ohio State (3-0, 3-0), Saturday at noon EST (FOX). Line: Ohio State by 20 1/2. Series record: Ohio State leads 75-12-5. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Surprising Indiana has become Ohio State’s primary rival for the Big Ten East title. The Buckeyes got some unexpected time off when last’s week’s road game was canceled because of a COVID-19 outbreak among Maryland players. The Hoosiers, meanwhile, drubbed Michigan State 24-0. KEY MATCHUP Indiana QB Michael Penix Jr. against Ohio State’s defense. After holding Rutgers to three points in the first half of their Nov. 7 game, the Buckeyes defense allowed the Scarlet Knights to score 24 in the second half. Meanwhile, Penix has been excellent. He threw for 320 yards and two TDs against Michigan State last week and is leading the Big Ten in passing yards (1,070). ADVERTISEMENT PLAYERS TO WATCH Indiana:…
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