”I think Buckeye nation is now seeing, after 11 games, that this guy is a winner, he’s tough, he cares about his teammates, he’s a leader,” Day said.

Indiana hosts Purdue in the regular-season finale next Saturday.

Ohio State hosts rival Michigan on Saturday.

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