The fourth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes travel to face the fifth-ranked Indiana Hoosiers in the marquee matchup of Week 7 college football. DAZN streams the game live for NCAA college sports subscribers on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 01:00 JST. Ohio State enters the contest following four consecutive victories, while Indiana defends a 22-game win streak.
Jeremiah Smith Leads Buckeyes Into Bloomington
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is regarded as one of the finest receivers in college football, drawing serious consideration for both the Heisman Trophy and the projected first overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. Smith cemented his status during a 45-16 rout of Maryland, catching two of Julian Sayin’s four touchdown passes. Through six games of the 2026 season, Smith has amassed 48 receptions for 916 yards and 11 touchdowns.
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Ryan Day’s squad has rebounded strongly since a narrow 24-23 loss to Texas, where the Buckeyes surrendered a fourth-quarter, 20-point lead. Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers face the daunting task of containing Smith. Indiana previously edged Ohio State 13-10 in last December’s Big Ten Championship Game before claiming the national title.
Hoosiers Adjust After Quarterback Shift
Indiana enters the Week 7 battle navigating adjustments under center. Josh Hoover stepped into the spotlight during last weekend’s 20-17 come-from-behind victory over Nebraska. Trailing 17-6 in the fourth quarter, Hoover connected with Nick Marsh on touchdown passes of 75 and 44 yards to secure the win and keep the Hoosiers’ momentum rolling.
The slate for Week 7 also features several other high-stakes encounters across the NCAA landscape. Second-ranked Notre Dame meets eighth-ranked BYU, and sixth-ranked Alabama travels to face fourteenth-ranked Tennessee. DAZN’s broadcast schedule further highlights a free-to-watch matchup between Northwestern and Michigan State, as David Braun leads the 25th-ranked Wildcats into East Lansing against a Spartans team.
Full Week 7 DAZN Schedule and Broadcast Details
Live coverage across the Week 7 schedule is available through DAZN’s dedicated NCAA college sports subscriptions. Kickoff times span multiple days in Japan Standard Time (JST):
- October 14, 2026: FIU vs. Jacksonville State — 09:00 JST
- October 15, 2026: Western Kentucky vs. Sam Houston — 09:00 JST
- October 16, 2026: East Carolina vs. UAB — 08:30 JST; Georgia Southern vs. Old Dominion — 08:30 JST
- October 17, 2026: Memphis vs. Tulane — 08:30 JST; Appalachian State vs. Coastal Carolina — 09:00 JST; Washington vs. Purdue — 09:00 JST
