BetMGM Offers New Users $1,500 First Bet Bonus for Indiana vs. Ohio State Game
New customers can place their first wager on the college football matchup with BetMGM promo code FOXNEWS to receive bonus funds if the bet loses.
BetMGM is providing new users with a promotional offer for the upcoming college football game between Indiana and Ohio State. New customers can utilize the promo code FOXNEWS to receive a bonus of up to $1,500 if their initial wager on the game does not win.
This offer applies to any college football game, but specifically highlights the Big Ten matchup between No. 4 Ohio State and No. 5 Indiana. The Buckeyes currently hold a 5-1 record, while the Hoosiers are undefeated at 6-0.
Key Matchup Factors
A strong running game is often crucial for football team success, allowing for clock control and offensive momentum. Both Indiana and Ohio State feature potent rushing attacks and key players who could significantly impact the game's outcome.
Ohio State's running back Bo Jackson is averaging 5.2 yards per carry and has scored four touchdowns this season. His counterpart, Jakobi Jackson, has 59 carries for 354 yards and leads the team with six touchdowns.
Indiana's ground game is equally formidable. Lee Beebe Jr. has nearly 100 carries and four touchdowns, averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Turbo Richard leads the Hoosiers in rushing yards with 597 from 71 carries, and has scored five touchdowns.
Indiana has a slight edge in total rushing yards, with 1,328 compared to Ohio State's 994. The team that dominates the ground game may have an advantage in this contest.
Game Information
When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at 12:00 ET Where: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana TV/Streaming: FOX
Betting Odds (Subject to Change)
| Team | Spread | Total | Moneyline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ohio State | -3.5 (-108) | O 51.5 (-102) | -180 | | Indiana | +3.5 (-112) | U 52.5 (-118) | +150 |
Team Statistics: Running Back Comparison
| Player | Team | Carries | Yards | Touchdowns | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bo Jackson | Ohio State | 89 | 460 | 4 | | Jakobi Jackson | Ohio State | 59 | 354 | 6 | | Turbo Richard | Indiana | 71 | 597 | 5 | | Lee Beebe Jr. | Indiana | 98 | 551 | 4 |