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Scores From Around the Nation: IUFB Opponent Recap

With strength of schedule and other metrics playing a critical role in the sport, it is worth looking at how IU’s opponents fared in week one. Each week we will recap all of IU’s opponents games and give an Overall opponent record of both remaining games and previous opponents.
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Oct 11, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin stands on the field following the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-Imagn Images

With strength of schedule and other metrics playing a critical role in the sport, it is worth looking at how IU’s opponents fared in week one. Each week we will recap all of IU’s opponents games and give an Overall opponent record of both remaining games and previous opponents.

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Overall Opponent Record Remaining Schedule: 16-20

Michigan State (3-3): Last Week Loss 38-13 vs. UCLA

The Spartans are spiraling as they come to Bloomington for the Old Brass Spittoon Game.

UCLA (2-4): Last Week Win 38-13 at Michigan State

UCLA has found something after firing DeShaun Foster. The Bruins get Maryland at home before coming to Bloomington.

Maryland (4-2): Last Week Loss 34-31 vs. Nebraska

The Terrapins blew another big lead and the doubts are creeping back in at Maryland. Can they beat UCLA next week?

Penn State (3-3): Last Week Loss 22-21 vs. Northwestern

A home loss to Northwestern led to Penn State firing James Franklin.

Wisconsin (2-4): Last Week 34-0 Loss at Iowa

There is no juice in Madison.

Purdue (2-4): Last Week Loss 27-20 at Minnesota

The Boilermakers blew a lead and remain winless in the Big Ten.

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Previous Opponents (24-13)

Old Dominion (4-2) Loss 48-24 at Marshall

Kennesaw State (4-2) Win 35-7 vs. Louisiana Tech

Indiana State (2-4) Loss 19-14 vs. South Dakota

No. 17 Illinois (5-2): Last Week Loss 34-16 vs. No. 1 Ohio State

Iowa (4-2): Last Week Win 34-0 vs. Wisconsin

No. 2 Oregon (5-1): Loss 30-20 vs. No. 7 Indiana

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