Ohio State safety Caleb Downs’ punt return TD helped put game away for #2 Buckeyes in 38-15 win over #5 Indiana

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By Danielle Daniels

Caleb Downs (2) fields punt against Indiana, 11 23 2024 (courtesy IMAGN, photo by Adam Cairns of Columbus Dispatch via USA Today Sports)

Caleb Downs OSU Safety Postgame Press Conference #2 OSU 38 #5 Indiana 15 11 23 2024.mp3

Caleb Downs put the Buckeyes up 21-7 after a 79-yard punt return for a touchdown.

The last time Ohio State had a punt return for a touchdown was by Jalin Marshall against Indiana 10 years ago (Nov. 23, 2014).
This was the fourth-longest punt return for a touchdown since 1970. Ahead of Downs is Jeff Graham (81 yards vs. Wisconsin, 1981), Nate Clements (83 yards vs. Purdue, 2000) and Brian Hartline (90 yards vs. Kent State, 2007).

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