CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After braving months without football it’s finally game day.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are set to open the 2023 season against the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
You can get live updates on the game right here, including highlights and analysis, including insight from cleveland.com OSU beat reporters Stephen Means, Nathan Baird and Andrew Gillis.
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Final- Ohio State 23, Indiana 3
Instant game story from a fairly sluggish opener from the Buckeyes, even in a 20-point win: https://t.co/CNwOIE3d75
— Andrew Gillis (@Andrew_Gillis70) September 2, 2023
Sooo after a six-month QB comp, OSU gives fans … that. It’s only one game, but that’s not a phrase teams use after something good happens. And with two cupcakes upcoming, how much an we really learn about this pass attack between now and Notre Dame? https://t.co/Z6GL7vuNPv
— Jimmy Watkins (@JimmyWatkins95) September 2, 2023
— Stephen Means (@Stephen_Means) September 2, 2023Not the cleanest season-opener for Ohio State, but it sure did show off a lot of interesting stuff
Like how creative this offense can get with Chip Trayanum on the field https://t.co/tk3spNeuW7
An underwhelming offensive performance for Ohio State to start the year. And the quarterback(s?) need to be better, but it may not matter without more help up front. https://t.co/fA0fCvvjnS
— Nathan Baird (@nwbaird) September 2, 2023
— Andrew Gillis (@Andrew_Gillis70) September 2, 2023Final in Bloomington: Ohio State 23, Indiana 3.
The Buckeyes' offense looked better as the game wore on. The defense was untested. They've still got some work to do.
They are 1-0.
Third time in 52 games under Ryan Day that Ohio State has thrown zero passing touchdowns.
— Jimmy Watkins (@JimmyWatkins95) September 2, 2023
Other instances: 2022 at Northwestern, 2020 against Northwestern in Indy.
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 2, 202300: W
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23: WThat's 24 straight season-opening wins, the nation's longest active streak. ⭕️🙌#B1Gstats pic.twitter.com/Vh6i7r33K9
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023The best thing about being 1-0...
O - H ‼️ pic.twitter.com/sLskasDdLv
1️⃣ - 0️⃣.#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/HuniOOtHT2
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
4Q, 0:50- Jesse Mirco punt for 41 yds, fair catch by Camden Jordan at the IU 32
4Q, 1:44- Emeka Egbuka with the fair catch on James Evans’ 45-yard punt sets OSU up at the 34.
Ohio State football legend Maurice Clarett on Twitter: Chip #19……. Runs very similar to me. I’d keep him in. Just my arrogant opinion.
HERO GETS A SACK pic.twitter.com/cF5dLyiUHy
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
4Q, 4:26- Jayden Fielding makes a 22-yard field goal to go 3 of 3 on the day so far. Buckeyes lead 23-3.
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 2, 2023Yes, new @OhioStateFB QB @kylemccord16 can make plays. 😯
📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/TIde1Eo9xD
4Q, 10:07- After a 14-play 51-yard drive that ate 6:35 of playing time Indiana’s Brendan Sorsby’s pass to Andison Coby falls incomplete. OSU takes over on downs at their own 42-yard line.
SACK FROM THE BIG MAN pic.twitter.com/DT5t5j43Bc
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
Leading through 3️⃣ in Bloomington.#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/9xH5xRaKyE
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
3Q, 0:00- OSU leads 20-3 heading into the final quarter.
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
Hard to keep @okmiyan_ out of the end zone 😤#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/XaaE09sBqU
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023Miyan again 🙌
Buckeyes get six‼️ pic.twitter.com/mr6egskmae
3Q, 1:51- Miyan Williams goes 3 yards for his second TD of the day. Buckeyes lead 20-3.
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 2, 2023Cade Stover is going to be such a problem this year. 😤@cstov8 x @OhioStateFB
📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/Q0DOmzoy6w
— Andrew Gillis (@Andrew_Gillis70) September 2, 2023Marvin Harrison Jr. caught a touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone, but he's called for illegal touching.
Still 13-3.
3Q, 5:15- The Buckeyes’ defense came up with another 3-and-out. After a 60-yard punt the OSU offense will set up at their own 12-yard line.
— Andrew Gillis (@Andrew_Gillis70) September 2, 2023Ohio State has scored an insurmountable 13 points.
Hoosiers trail by 10 with 6:42 left, and they've thrown for 27 yards.
3Q, 6:42- Jayden Fielding makes a 22-yard field goal on 4th-and-goal from the Indiana 4-yard line. Buckeyes lead 13-3.
3Q, 12:06- Kyle McCord finds Julian Fleming for a 27-yard hookup to the Indiana 21-yard line.
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) September 2, 2023What a throw 🎯
📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/sVh0CzWyQ9
— Andrew Gillis (@Andrew_Gillis70) September 2, 2023If Indiana had any sort of offense, Ohio State would be in some real danger here.
Butttt they've thrown a combined six passes. Not a lot of faith in either QB for the Hoosiers.
3Q, 12:06- James Evans punt for 59 yds for a touchback. Ohio State will take over at the 20-yard line after it’s defense forced a 3-and-out.
3Q, 13:40- Jaylin Lucas returns Jesse Mirco’s 56-yard punt 22 yards to the Hoosiers’ 34.
HALF- Ohio State 10, Indiana 3.
HALFTIME: Ohio State 10, Indiana 3
— Nathan Baird (@nwbaird) September 2, 2023
What we saw from starting quarterback Kyle McCord and Devin Brown’s brief substitution as the offense grabbed an early rhythm, then lost it. https://t.co/m6OoWpceAd
— Stephen Means (@Stephen_Means) September 2, 2023Just for the comparisons here:
C.J. Stroud’s 1st half at Minnesota in 2021: 8 of 14 for 58 yards and an INT
Kyle McCord’s first half at Indiana in 2023: 9 of 12 for 70 yards and an INT
In both cases, the new quarterback wasn’t elevating things, but he also wasn't the problem
Halftime in Indiana#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/ekZtLc5DQr
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
— Andrew Gillis (@Andrew_Gillis70) September 2, 202310-3 at halftime, Buckeyes lead.
Let's call it a less-than-ideal half for OSU.
Q2, 0:03- Ohio State’s Jayden Fielding nails a 40-yard field goal. Buckeyes lead 10-7
3️⃣ from @jayden_fielding 🙌 pic.twitter.com/8XhB56tExl
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
— Stephen Means (@Stephen_Means) September 2, 2023Ohio State’s Rushmen Package:
Jack Sawyer, Caden Curry, Mike Hall and J.T. Tuimoloau
I get why OSU is doing it, but the offense is way too conservative. If you have Harrison and Egbuka, you should be throwing more.
— Tim Bielik (@timbielik) September 2, 2023
2Q, 0:38- Indiana turns the ball over on downs after Tayven Jackson pass to DeQuece Carter falls incomplete.
2Q, 3:58- Indiana’s Jaylin Lucas returns Jesse Mirco’s 55-yard punt 29 yards before running out-of-bounds at the Hoosiers 42.
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 2, 2023Jaylin Lucas was the 2022 @bigten return specialist of the year for a reason. 😲@jaylinlucas1 x @IndianaFootball
📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/ohg6xApNyo
Devin Brown now in the game at quarterback for Ohio State
— Stephen Means (@Stephen_Means) September 2, 2023
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) September 2, 2023𝘼 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚‼️
Chris Freeman gets @IndianaFootball on the board. 🙌#iufb x @cfreem9
📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/jLR9rfCKtd
2Q, 6:15 - On 4th-and-7 from the OSU 24 Indiana’s Chris Freeman made a 42-yard field goal. OSU leads 7-3
2Q, 10:18- Indiana QB Tayven Jackson pass complete to Cam Camper for 24 yards to the OSU 39 for a first down.
2Q, 10:18- Kyle McCord’s pass was intercepted on 4th and 2 from the Indiana 29-yard line. The Hoosiers took over at their own 33.
Kyle McCord just threw a pick on 4th and 2. Not a good read, but he had to try and make a play. Didn't really have anywhere to throw it either.
— Andrew Gillis (@Andrew_Gillis70) September 2, 2023
Freshman wide receiver Carnell Tate is in the game
— Stephen Means (@Stephen_Means) September 2, 2023
Brothers don't shake hands brothers gotta hug! pic.twitter.com/1s8JKWHfmN
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
1Q, 0:00- TreVeyon Henderson run for 4 yds to the OSU 34 for a first down as the first quarter expires. Buckeyes lead 7-0.
After 1️⃣.#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/nAimwgds94
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
1Q, 0:40- Emeka Egbuka fair catches a 45-yard punt at Ohio State’s 21-yard line.
1Q 4:00- The Hoosiers’ offense takes over after Jesse Mirco’s punt goes out at the Indiana 29-yardline. After a Nic Toomer holding penalty will start it’s drive at their own 19-yard line.
1Q, 5:24- Buckeyes’ return man Emeka Egbuka returned 60-yard punt 6 yards to the OSU 38-yard line.
same @HinzmanCarson#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/xBzRn13DbG
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
🐶. @okmiyan_ | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/r7ir2578bP
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
Ohio State showed a lot of stuff on its first offensive drive of the season
— Stephen Means (@Stephen_Means) September 2, 2023
1Q, 7:16 - Miyan Williams capped an 11-play, 80-yard drive with a seven-yard TD to give Ohio State a 7-0 lead.
i think ohio state might be better than indiana.
— Andrew Gillis (@Andrew_Gillis70) September 2, 2023
Kyle McCord on that drive, his first as a starter: 3/4, 28 yards, one rush for 8 yards.
— Andrew Gillis (@Andrew_Gillis70) September 2, 2023
— Andrew Gillis (@Andrew_Gillis70) September 2, 2023Ohio State just ran double tight ends to the left with a fullback (Trayanum) in the backfield. They scored a touchdown.
Good things happen when you bring a fullback onto the field.
CHOP IN FOR SIX ‼️ pic.twitter.com/oZeusNEpQL
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
FIRST DOWN @Geescottjr pic.twitter.com/UXzyhYn9Mw
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
Ohio State’s quarterback ran
— Stephen Means (@Stephen_Means) September 2, 2023
BUCKEYE FIRST DOWN @TreVeyonH4 | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/6u0SErQr8J
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023.@steeleC22 on the 🛑.
We'll take 🏈
Now that it’s here, I’m still not used to the Big Ten being on CBS. And that’s about the 20th-weirdest part of this season.
— Tim Bielik (@timbielik) September 2, 2023
— Andrew Gillis (@Andrew_Gillis70) September 2, 2023Two plays into the season and we've got a targeting call.
Igbinosun was flagged for it, and we've got no call. ....sure!
Oh captain my captain 🫡 @tommyike41 | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/yKKsfUa21l
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
— Andrew Gillis (@Andrew_Gillis70) September 2, 2023Ohio State won the toss and defers to the second half.
The 2023 season is about to get underway. Let's roll.
O - H ‼️
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
Week 1: welcome to college football saturday pic.twitter.com/WvW7j4Br8I
— Andrew Gillis (@Andrew_Gillis70) September 2, 2023
Based on pregame warm-ups, it appears safety Josh Proctor is poised to make his third consecutive opening-day start for Ohio State. https://t.co/f7YA71EBRr
— Nathan Baird (@nwbaird) September 2, 2023
Our score predictions are in for Ohio State's season opener at Indiana. https://t.co/mXOhyr06ip
— Nathan Baird (@nwbaird) September 1, 2023
— Stephen Means (@Stephen_Means) August 29, 2023TreVeyon Henderson had a pretty frustrating 2022 so he went home & regrouped around the people who knew him best. Now he’s back in 2023 ready remind the world how explosive he can be:
“This TreVeyon Henderson, y’all haven’t seen him yet. He’s pissed off.” https://t.co/SUd1BzR9Yr
For OSU fans in Bloomington today: https://t.co/8kFsY0ixxL
— Nathan Baird (@nwbaird) September 2, 2023
Ohio State has a starting quarterback, but still expects to play two in Saturday's opener at Indiana. https://t.co/gMqNTiiBV7
— Nathan Baird (@nwbaird) August 29, 2023
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐥. 𝟏 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥 🍿🔥🎥 pic.twitter.com/cRk1acYAzW
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 31, 2023
Kyle McCord already had Jim Knowles' support as a fellow St. Joseph's Prep grad.
— Nathan Baird (@nwbaird) August 29, 2023
What else does Ohio State's defensive coordinator like about the new starting quarterback? https://t.co/hQ8xOvPVGe
we play football today
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
How Kyle McCord became Ohio State’s starting quarterback against Indiana https://t.co/JhWxLH2Q3f
— Nathan Baird (@nwbaird) August 29, 2023
THE DAY IS HERE 🏈 pic.twitter.com/ytuUw8a54o
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 2, 2023
— Stephen Means (@Stephen_Means) August 29, 2023Ohio State's starting defense still has one spot still undecided and Jim Knowles has issued a challenge to the three guys fighting for it:
“Who’s gonna get it. We’ve still got a couple days of practice left. Let’s go out and see what you’re made of."https://t.co/AvQ46ghIkP
Which Ohio State football coaches will be in the booth on game day in 2023? https://t.co/IFKyolD4h5
— Nathan Baird (@nwbaird) August 29, 2023
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