McLaughlin, a transfer from Alabama, had been brought in via the transfer portal in January to be the Buckeyes’ starting center. Hinzman had been the team’s starting center for all 12 regular season games last year, but Ohio State opted for veteran experience.

Indiana's special season ran into a brick wall Saturday afternoon as the fifth-ranked Hoosiers fell 38-15 on the road against No. 2 Ohio State. All week, questions about Indiana's legitimacy as a Big Ten power and a College Football Playoff competitor swirled.

If it’s another top five matchup for Ohio State — it’s third this season alone — then you know everyone in the college football universe is in attendance. Not only is FOX