Indiana and Ohio State headline a jam-packed weekend of college football with plenty of ranked matchups. BetMGM is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to earn up to $1,500 in bonuses if your first wager loses.
BetMGM’s offer works for any college football game, but you are probably most interested in the Big Ten battle between Ohio State and Indiana. The Buckeyes come into the game with a 5-1 record, and the Hoosiers are 6-0. Ohio State is ranked higher than Indiana, but they are right next to each other at fourth and fifth in the country.
We know one of the big keys to any successful football team is to have your running game going. It helps you control the clock, and it helps you run down the opponent. Both teams have effective backs and a good combination of players to make a major difference in this one.
The Buckeyes have Bo Jackson, who is averaging 5.2 yards per carry and has scored four touchdowns this season. Jakobi Jackson is his main counterpart with 59 carries and 354 yards on the ground. He has also found the end zone six times, leading the running back room.
The Hoosiers are equally strong on the ground. Their main back is Lee Beebe Jr., and he is just under 100 carries with four touchdowns. Beebe Jr. is also averaging 5.6 yards per carry this season. The other main back for Indiana is Turbo Richard. Aside from being a great name for a running back, Richard leads the team in rushing yards at 597, despite having 27 fewer carries than Beebe Jr. He has one more touchdown as well.
Indiana does have more rushing yards than Ohio State, running for 1,328 compared to the Buckeyes’ 994. Whichever team wins the ground game could win this matchup. BetMGM is offering new users a chance to bet on today’s game and earn up to $1,500 if your first bet loses when using promo code FOXNEWS.
When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at 12:00 ET
Where: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana
TV/Streaming: FOX
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