How to watch Ohio State football vs. Indiana for free today

The No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes clash with the No. 5 defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers today. Find out how to watch for free. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)APIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Robert Fenbers, cleveland.comBLOOMINGTON, Ind. - A colossal Big Ten Championship rematch is on tap as the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes visit the undefeated No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers today – Saturday, Oct. 17 – at Memorial Stadium. How to watch Ohio State vs. Indiana today What: Ohio State vs. IndianaWhen: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026Time: 12 p.m. Eastern (11 a.m. Central)Where: Memorial Stadium | Bloomington, Ind. Channel: FOXStreaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month) and SlingTV How do I watch Ohio State football vs. Indiana for free?This matchup will broadcast live on FOX at 12 p.m. Eastern. (11 a.m. Central) You can take advantage of free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which also offer large discounts on your first month. You can watch this game on Sling TV starting at $19.99 with Sling Select, which includes local channels in select markets. The Buckeyes overpowered the Maryland Terrapins, 45-16, at home on Oct. 10.Junior quarterback Julian Sayin has thrown for 1,772 yards with 17 touchdowns and two interceptions. His 86.8 QBR is seventh in the nation. Sayin has thrown 11 touchdown passes in his last three games combined. Junior receiver Jeremiah Smith continues his historic pace with 48 receptions for 916 yards and 11 touchdowns, all second in the nation. He is averaging 19.1 yards per reception. Smith has scored at least two touchdowns in each of his last three games. The Heisman Trophy favorite has already claimed Ohio State’s all-time records for receiving yards, receptions and touchdowns.He is also tied with Marvin Harrison Jr.’s record of 15 games with 100 yards or more receiving. Senior receiver Devin McCuin has burst onto the scene as a strong second option. He has hauled in 17 receptions for 245 yards and two touchdowns.Sophomore running back Bo Jackson has 89 carries for 460 yards with four touchdowns, averaging 5.2 yards per carry. Senior back Ja’Kobi Jackson has seen less volume, with strong results, tallying 59 carries for 354 yards and six touchdowns. He is averaging 6.0 yards per carry. Ja’Kobi will miss today’s matchup with an undisclosed lower body injury. Ohio State’s rushing attack has shown limited explosivity this season. The Buckeyes have just four carries for over 20 yards in six games. Ohio State’s defense is allowing 13.2 points per game, which is sixth in the nation. Senior safety Earl Little Jr. leads the Buckeyes with 30 total tackles, including 13 solo and three pass deflections. Junior safety Jaylen McClain has two interceptions and 20 total tackles, including 14 solo. Ohio State’s secondary will have its hands full with Indiana’s speedy downfield options. OSU’s unit leads the FBS, allowing 4.8 yards per pass and has allowed one play over 30 yards. The Buckeyes lead the all-time series, 80-13-5. Indiana won the previous meeting in the 2025 Big Ten Championship, 13-10. Watch Ohio State vs. Indiana for free with DIRECTV The Hoosiers (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) are coming off a challenging 20-17 victory on the road against Nebraska on Oct. 10. Senior TCU transfer quarterback Josh Hoover continues his uber-efficient campaign. He is tied for third with 17 touchdowns and 1,364 yards with an 88.6 QBR, which is the fifth-highest in the nation. Hoover has thrown for four touchdowns in three of his six games this season. A pair of junior receivers continue to thrive in Curt Cignetti’s revamped offense. Charlie Becker has hauled in 30 receptions for 529 yards and eight touchdowns, which is fourth in the nation. He is averaging 17.6 yards per reception. Nick Marsh has notched nearly identical numbers with 29 receptions for 528 yards and six touchdowns, which is tied for seventh in the FBS. He is averaging 18.2 yards per reception. Junior Boston College transfer running back Turbo Richard remains the engine of the ground game, tallying 71 carries for 597 yards and five touchdowns. He is averaging 8.4 yards per carry, which is fifth in the nation. Indiana’s defense is holding opponents to 304.8 yards per game. But it’s the run defense that is a cause of concern for the Buckeyes. The Hoosiers are allowing 75 rushing yards per game and 2.31 yards per carry. Senior linebacker Isaiah Jones has a team-high 46 tackles with one interception. This game will feature the first top-five matchup at Indiana in program history. Watch Ohio State vs. Indiana for free with FuboTVWho is announcing Ohio State vs. Indiana? Gus Johnson (play-by-play) and Joel Klatt (analyst) will be the announcers while Jenny Taft reports from the sideline.What are the latest odds for Ohio State vs. Indiana? Spread: OSU: (-3.5), IU: (+3.5)Moneyline: OSU: -132, IU: +166Point total: 50.5Odds courtesy of DraftKingsHow to watch Guardians playoff game for free tonight Where to watch Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 4 today: MLB free live stream Brewers World Series gear: How to buy shirts, hats, morePickerington North vs. New Albany: Watch Ohio high school football showdown live Friday nightHow to watch Guardians playoff game for free today Robert Fenbers, who has been a freelance journalist since 2015, is the sports commerce reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Robert focuses on local and national sporting event ticket sales and how...