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No. 3 Ohio State holds off spirited challenge from No. 10 Indiana

Columbus Dispatch

No. 3 Ohio State is still undefeated, but it wasn't easy.

The Buckeyes held off a challenge from No. 10 Indiana in a 42-35 victory that gave them control of the Big Ten East.

It appeared Ohio State, a three-touchdown favorite, would cruise to the win with Justin Fields throwing for two scores and Master Teague adding two on the ground as the Buckeyes built a 35-7 lead early in the third quarter.

However, Hoosiers quarterback Michael Penix Jr. went to work on an Ohio State secondary that again showed vulnerability.