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Nick Marsh’s Potential Go-Ahead Touchdown Ruled Out of Bounds as Ohio State Escapes with Win vs. Indiana

In one of the most thrilling and heartbreaking finishes of the college football season, the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes survived a fourth-quarter comeback by the No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers, capturing a 19-15 victory at Memorial Stadium after wide receiver Nick Marsh’s potential game-winning touchdown was ruled out of bounds.

The 4th-Down Final Sequence

Trailing 19-15 with just over a minute left in regulation, Indiana drove deep into Buckeye territory, facing a pivotal 4th-and-4 from the Ohio State 27-yard line. Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover dropped back into the pocket and lofted a pass toward the corner of the end zone, targeting sophomore wide receiver Nick Marsh.

Marsh secured the catch as the Bloomington crowd erupted, briefly believing Indiana had completed an improbable go-ahead score. However, sideline officials immediately signaled incomplete, ruling that Marsh’s left foot came down on the white boundary line before securing full possession in bounds. Subsequent video replays confirmed the agonizingly narrow margin of inches, upholding the ruling on the field.

Game Stats and Key Takeaways

• Turnover on Downs: The incomplete pass resulted in a turnover on downs, allowing Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin to kneel out the final seconds of the game.

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• Winning Streak Snapped: The loss snapped Indiana’s historic 22-game winning streak.

• Defensive Battle: Ohio State’s defense held firm in the red zone down the stretch, generating key sacks and stops despite Hoover passing for 296 yards.

• Big Ten & College Football Playoff Implications: With the 19-15 win, Ohio State strengthens its standing atop the Big Ten and bolsters its resume for the College Football Playoff, while Indiana remains in high contention despite the narrow defeat.

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