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Numbers That Mattered: No. 5 Indiana vs. Northwestern

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Numbers drive so much in today’s world and the sports world is no different. Now more than ever teams are hiring and building analytics teams to get every edge possible over their opponents. Over the course of the season, we’ll look into many of those numbers following each of the Indiana Hoosiers’ matchups each week, so be […]

Scores From Around the Nation: Indiana’s Week 4 Opponent Recap

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This weekend was the revenge of the Big Ten West as the former division members scored some huge wins. Here is how IU’s 2026 opponents fared in week four.  Indiana’s Opponent Record Remaining Schedule: 22-11 (.667) Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-3, 0-1): Last Week Win 58-7 vs. HowardRutgers finally got into the win column against Howard […]

Injury Update: Indiana’s Turbo Richard Gets Good Injury News

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Indiana Football’s starting running back, Turbo Richard, was forced into the locker room with a right lower leg injury in the first half of Friday night’s game against Northwestern. The injury was seemingly due to a hip drop tackle from Northwestern’s Jamaal Johnson, and then a proceeding tackle out of bounds by Brendan Flakes; however, […]

Game Wrap and Reaction: No.5 Indiana 29 Northwestern 23

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Opponent: Northwestern Wildcats Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN Why They Played:  The Hoosiers and Wildcats met to open up Big Ten play. It was just the fourth matchup since 2016.  What The Game Meant The Big Ten opener was a milestone game for the Hoosiers. While Indiana beat a good Northwestern squad, it was a […]

When the Hoosiers Needed it the Most, Lee Beebe Jr. Delivered

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Indiana won an ugly 29-23 war against the Northwestern Wildcats under the Friday night lights. Indiana had lots of offensive struggles throughout the game, but one man came through when Indiana needed it the most. Lee Beebe Jr. didn’t play much last season after his torn ACL in the week two Indiana State game. Now, […]

Indiana defense starts fast, holds on late against Northwestern

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Indiana’s defense looked dominant in the first half Friday night. The Hoosiers opened the game with a safety, held Northwestern scoreless through two quarters and limited the Wildcats to just 51 total yards and -5 rushing yards at halftime. Aidan Chiles was constantly under pressure, and Indiana’s defensive front looked like it was going to […]

Hoosiers Survive Upset Scare Against Northwestern 29-23, Move to 4-0

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It was not particularly pretty and the victory could be quite costly but the Indiana Hoosiers survived a stiff challenge from the Northwestern Wildcats and improved to 4-0 (1-0). On a picture perfect night in Bloomington, the #5 Hoosiers lost running back Turbo Richard and linebacker Rolijah Hardy to injury but won their 20th game […]

Tidbits for the Tailgate: Northwestern

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Rise and shine Tailgaters; it’s Gameday! Welcome back to Hoosier Huddle’s newest weekly column: Tidbits for the Tailgate. Each week I’ll break down what you need to know before you head to the lots at Memorial Stadium: from players to watch, to what’s happening in other games, to tips for a successful tailgate.

Indiana Fans Should Be on the Look Out For Special Rally Towels on Friday Night

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The weather will not have an impact on Indiana’s Big Ten opener against Northwestern, but it will on how the stands look as severe weather in the Pacific has delayed shipments of Indiana’s latest rally towels. However, Indiana has scrounged together about 55,000 towels to give out to fans, they just may be a little […]

Week Four Primer: No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers vs. Northwestern Wildcats

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What: #5 Indiana Hoosiers (3-0) vs. Northwestern Wildcats (2-0) When: Friday, September 25 at 8:00 pm Where: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN How to Watch: The game will be broadcast on FOX and can be heard on the IU Radio Network. Local Watch Party Information: Check out the Hoosier Game Day App Spread and Total: […]