In the new era of college football and with the expanded CFP, it's hard to be perfect.
That said, every loss hurts, especially for a program like Ohio State.
The Buckeyes suffered their first loss of the season Saturday night in Indianapolis, falling to Indiana, 13-10. It was the first time that OSU trailed in the second half this season, and the first time they had to deal with major adversity in the fourth quarter.
The bad news: Ohio State couldn't overcome that adversity, obviously.
The good news is that the Buckeyes will still likely secure a top-four seed and a first-round bye in the CFP, and will have 3.5 weeks not only to reflect on the areas they need to improve, but also to work on those areas.
That also means that OSU will have 3.5 weeks to hear and read about their inefficiencies and the ways it struggled Saturday night in Lucas Oil Stadium. With that in mind, let's take a look at how the social media world reacted throughout the Big Ten Championship game:
Caden Curry, Wrecker of Havoc
Caden Curry pic.twitter.com/wnb9aEkN7V
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) December 7, 2025
CADEN CURRYpic.twitter.com/EXgjwj6a3H
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) December 7, 2025
This Curry dude is OUTRAGEOUS
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 7, 2025
Touchdowns are Fun
Julian Sayin on the move to Carnell Tate for 6pic.twitter.com/BEbeoOybDs
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) December 7, 2025
One of One
JEREMIAH pic.twitter.com/hQPM6auDgk
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) December 7, 2025
Jeremiah Smith is an alien.pic.twitter.com/XCOUKE8RbI
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) December 7, 2025
A 25-Minute Halftime Because of...Dr. Pepper?
A 25-minute halftime because... reasons.
— Patrick Murphy (@_Pat_Murphy) December 7, 2025
Is Holding Even a Penalty Anymore?
What is holding?
— Josh Poloha (@JorshP) December 7, 2025
Indianas lineman even puts his hands up because he knows he did it. pic.twitter.com/CrzTZUE7nB
Brooo they holding 97
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) December 7, 2025
Indianas leading tackler is their offensive LT and its not even close.
— Matt Finkes (@MattFinkes) December 7, 2025
Michigan Man is...Right!?
This was not DPI https://t.co/bghz9Q2GWL
— Jake Butt (@Jbooty88) December 7, 2025
Slingin' Sayin
Sayin to Tate for ANOTHER huge first down @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/tZDRgCG6rF
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 7, 2025
Heavy Personnel? Never Personnel
We have 3 NFL WRs and an elite RB..but how many TEs can we get in the game at 1 time is a philosophy I will never understand. SMDH
— Matt Finkes (@MattFinkes) December 7, 2025
In crucial downs we bring in 3 TEs and take 17 off the field. Im sorry Im not taking 17 off for 85. Call me crazy
— Jake ballard (@TheJakeBallard) December 7, 2025
Ohio State's three plays leading up to the missed 27-yard field goal after the Brandon Inniss-to-Bo Jackson trick play:
— Josh Poloha (@JorshP) December 7, 2025
13P + Jeremiah Smith: 8-yard run
13P + Smith: 1-yard run
14P: Incompletion to Bennett Christian
Carnell Tate wasn't on the field for the Buckeyes' final four
Buckeyes
Tone Setter https://t.co/JZcMepJD2A
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) December 7, 2025
Exactly. OSU is not an effective heavy running team https://t.co/Z1kTc5IGxs
— Jake ballard (@TheJakeBallard) December 7, 2025
We've been blessed to see so many great WRs wear the Scarlet and Grey.
— Robert Smith (@Robert26Smith) December 7, 2025
Go Bucks! pic.twitter.com/9xUOlobCeu
Strange clock management and conservative coaching happening. Both these coaches not wanting to give too much awaybecause they know theres a good chance theyll be playing each other again. These are clearly the two best teams in the countryand its not really close.
— JAY RICHARDSON (@JayRichardson99) December 7, 2025
Indiana defense has done a good job of mixing coverage looks and disguising. Also playing tighter in those zone coverages. Got to tip your hat to them.
— Chimdi Chekwa (@ChimChek) December 7, 2025
Win together, lose together blame no one. Congrats to Indiana. They got it done.
— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) December 7, 2025
Whether we like it or not, humble pie usually leads us to the promise land
— Teradja Mitchell (@teeraaw__) December 7, 2025
Real fans don't bash players. When theyre balling, you want to support them, but when the tables turn, those true colors come out.
— Travis howard (@Travishoward_7) December 7, 2025
Respectfully we beat ourselves. Lets go make this run tho!!
— Johnnie L. Dixon III (@YoungKing_JD5) December 7, 2025
Kudos to you, Curt Cignetti and the No. 1-seeded Indiana Freaking Hoosiers
Also big shoutout to my guy @Coach_BHaines! He was the LB grad asst at OSU my sophomore season. The guy is a star, clearly, and his defenses performance tonight is one of the main reasons Indiana is Big Ten Champs
— Joshua Perry (@mrjoshuaperry) December 7, 2025
Its 2025 and Duke and Indiana are Conference Champs. (In Football). Absolutely wild times.
— Dustin Fox (@DustinFox37) December 7, 2025
It's actually insane that the Indiana Hoosiers are undefeated and the No. 1 seed in the CFP.
— Josh Poloha (@JorshP) December 7, 2025
Kudos to Curt Cignetti.
Ohio State now waits to see what seed it will get in the CFP. If it's a top-four seed, the Buckeyes will get about 3.5 weeks off; seeds 5-8 will get around two weeks off. The College Football Playoff Selection Show is Sunday at 12 p.m. on ESPN.
- #2 Indiana 13, #1 Ohio State 10
- • Buckeyes Fall to Indiana in Big Ten Title Game
- • After Carmen: Offensive Flaws Exposed
- • Day: IU Loss "A Tough Lesson to Learn"
- • Cignetti: "We Were Playing to Win the Game"
- • Ohio State Postgame • Indiana Postgame • Photos
- • Five Things • Social Reax
