Ohio State at Indiana Week 7 College Football Matchup Ohio State at Indiana Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 17 2026 · Week 7 · 🏟 Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN · Turf · 52,959 cap
Ohio State✈ 195 miSame TZ
Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Ohio State
23
Indiana
26
P&R Line Indiana -3
P&R Total O/U 48
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Indiana has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Indiana entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Indiana wins
Lean
Game Control
50.6%
Indiana wins
Toss-up
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Ohio State · 73.9% ATS historically
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Ohio State 2026 Schedule
Ohio State's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Ohio State vs Ball State-38
Sat 9/12Ohio State at Texas+0.5
Sat 9/19Ohio State vs Kent State-36.5
Sat 9/26Ohio State vs Illinois-20.5
Sat 10/3Ohio State at Iowa-10.5
Sat 10/10Ohio State vs Maryland-28
Sat 10/17Ohio State at Indiana+3
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/31Ohio State at USC-9
Sat 11/7Ohio State vs Oregon-6
Sat 11/14Ohio State vs Northwestern-28
Sat 11/21Ohio State at Nebraska-20.5
Sat 11/28Ohio State vs Michigan-15.5
Indiana 2026 Schedule
Indiana's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Indiana vs North Texas-25.5
Sat 9/12Indiana vs Howard-38
Sat 9/19Indiana vs Western Kentucky-30
Sat 9/26Indiana vs Northwestern-28.5
Sat 10/3Indiana at Rutgers-27
Sat 10/10Indiana at Nebraska-21
Sat 10/17Indiana vs Ohio State-3
Sat 10/24Indiana at Michigan-11
Sat 10/31Indiana vs Minnesota-27.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/14Indiana vs USC-14.5
Sat 11/21Indiana at Washington-11.5
Sat 11/28Indiana vs Purdue-31.5
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Ohio State PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Ohio State
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Ohio State #10
+0.341
Indiana #8
+0.293
Ohio State Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Ohio State #3
+0.740
Indiana #5
+0.571
Ohio State Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Ohio State #57
0.163
Indiana #2
0.232
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Indiana Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Ohio State #5
+6.897
Indiana #1
+7.778
Indiana Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Ohio State #2
+0.868
Indiana #4
+0.855
Ohio State Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Ohio State #68
71.0
Indiana #29
69.1
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Indiana Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Ohio State Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Ohio State #5
27.0
Indiana #6
25.6
Offense Rating
Ohio State #3
29.0
Indiana #6
27.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Ohio State #5
2.0
Indiana #4
2.0
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Indiana Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Ohio State #4
2.31
Indiana #2
2.53
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio State #1
0.15
Indiana #3
0.27
Indiana +0.23
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Indiana Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Ohio State #1
72.8
Indiana #5
75.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Ohio State #3
15.4
Indiana #1
12.1
Indiana +2.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 50.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Ohio State
Ryan Day #1
82–12 (87%) · Yr 8 at school
OC Arthur Smith Yr 1 #67
DC Matt Patricia Yr 2 #27
Staff Rating
3.71 #12
Indiana
Curt Cignetti #2
27–2 (93%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Mike Shanahan Yr 3 #2
DC Bryant Haines Yr 3 #2
Staff Rating
4.67 #1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself