**Ohio State's Will Howard Seals Victory Over Indiana with Last-Minute Touchdown**

In a climactic finish, quarterback Will Howard dashed Indiana’s dreams of an undefeated season, firmly establishing Ohio State’s dominance with a decisive 38-15 victory. The highlight came when Howard scored a one-yard rushing touchdown, putting the final mark on the scoreboard. Howard’s scoring move, with just 35 seconds left in the game, left Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti visibly frustrated.

As the clock ticked down, TreVeyon Henderson's impressive 39-yard run positioned Ohio State at Indiana's one-yard line. Despite having the option to kneel and run out the remaining seconds, Ohio State chose to pursue one last touchdown. Ensuring there was no ambiguity about their dominance, Howard punched in the final touchdown, cementing their win.

Following his touchdown, Howard was seen mimicking the act of extinguishing a cigarette on the sidelines—an unmistakable jab at Cignetti. This gesture was in direct response to Cignetti, who, conceding defeat, had chosen not to use his final timeouts and waved off the Buckeyes from his sideline.

When queried about the decision to go for the final touchdown, Ohio State coach Ryan Day emphasized the importance of making an indisputable statement. "We wanted to finish it the right way and make sure everybody knows that this is the Ohio State Buckeyes," Day asserted.

Adding to the post-game drama, the Ohio Stadium jumbotron displayed a cheeky message. A digitally altered newspaper headline declared, "Buckeyes win??? Google it!"—a clear reference to Cignetti’s earlier boastful comments during his introductory press conference at Indiana where he had confidently told skeptics to "Google me."

Despite the loss, Indiana remains a viable contender for a College Football Playoff spot with a 10-1 record. Should they secure a playoff berth, another Ohio State vs. Indiana matchup could provide Cignetti with a much-anticipated chance for retribution.