The 2026 college football season will feature a marquee clash in Week 7 as the Indiana Hoosiers host the Ohio State Buckeyes in Bloomington. The game pits a program that surprised many with a rapid rise against a perennial powerhouse that consistently contends for national titles.
Betting Landscape
Early lines from FanDuel Sportsbook list the Hoosiers as 1.5‑point favorites, a surprising shift that reflects market confidence in Indiana’s revamped roster and coaching staff.
The over/under for the contest is set at 48.5 points, suggesting oddsmakers expect a high‑scoring affair. Beyond the spread, Indiana also holds the second‑best odds to win the Big Ten Championship at +250, while its national title futures are tied with Texas at +750, positioning the team as a dark‑horse contender.
Quarterback Josh Hoover’s Heisman Trophy prop sits at +1200, underscoring the senior’s breakout potential after a season that included over 4,000 passing yards and 35 touchdowns.
Preseason power rankings from CBS Sports and ESPN both slot Indiana at No. 6 overall, marking the third‑highest Big Ten placement in the early polls and highlighting the optimism surrounding the program under head coach Curt Cignetti.