Indiana, Ohio State to Wear 'Houston Strong' Decals on Helmets

When Ohio State and Indiana meet Thursday, they will be showing support to victims of Hurricane Harvey.

When Ohio State and Indiana face off Thursday night to open their seasons, both teams we will be wearing "Houston Strong" decals on their helmets to show support for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

#HoustonStrong

🔗: https://t.co/2njlNChnhv pic.twitter.com/wCSrISzgPl

— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) August 31, 2017

Tonight we're raising Hurricane Harvey relief awareness & support with #HoustonStrong helmet decals

Stay strong Houston 💪 pic.twitter.com/R1hpZtQWd8

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 31, 2017

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The two teams have 12 players between them from Texas between them, including four from the Houston area.

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Indiana will also be donating "boxes of clothing, shoes and other items to the greater Houston area."

The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m EST.