BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana's 22-game winning streak came to an end with a 19-15 loss to No. 4 Ohio State. The Hoosiers, fresh off a national championship, were heavy favorites. Quarterback Josh Hoover threw a final fourth-and-four heave that appeared destined for touchdown, but Nick Marsh's left foot landed on the white paint, marking the first time in 23 games the sun didn't rise.
Curt Cignetti acknowledged his team had the opportunity but failed to execute. The loss ended a run that had defined the program's meteoric rise from afterthought to champion. Despite the defeat, the atmosphere was electric, with over 80,000 fans packing Memorial Stadium.
Fans celebrated the program's transformation, believing this moment signaled Indiana's arrival at the sport's summit, even in defeat. Greg Overmeyer, wearing Ohio State gear, noted the shifting dynamics of the rivalry. The game served as a benchmark for the defending national champs, proving the challenge of sustaining excellence at the top of the Big Ten.
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