Lee Beebe Jr. rushed for 203 yards against Northwestern. With Turbo Richard and Khobie Martin sidelined, Indiana now needs young backs Sean Cuono and Jayreon Campbell to become trustworthy Big Ten depth.
Indiana moves to 4-0 with a 29-23 win over Northwestern as Lee Beebe Jr. carries the offense and Chip Kelly gives Bryant Haines and the Hoosiers defensive issues to correct.
Indiana has been nearly automatic when it reaches 200 rushing yards under Curt Cignetti. Against Northwestern, that number could again define the Big Ten opener.
Northwestern comes to Bloomington 2-0 with an experienced roster, Aidan Chiles at quarterback, Chip Kelly calling the offense and a defense creating takeaways. Coach Griff breaks down why Friday night’s Big Ten opener deserves Indiana’s full attention.
Indiana and Northwestern enter Friday night unbeaten. A closer look at the running games, passing efficiency, turnover margin, points off turnovers and explosive plays shows where the Hoosiers have an edge — and where the Wildcats are more dangerous than their 2-0 record suggests.
Josh Hoover has 10 touchdown passes and no interceptions through three games. Friday against Northwestern, Indiana’s quarterback gets his first Big Ten test.
Indiana checks in at No. 5 in both ESPN FPI and overall efficiency. Coach Griff examines its top-10 offense and defense and puts the special teams ranking in context.
Watch Curt Cignetti’s full Monday press conference as Indiana turns to Big Ten play against Northwestern. Cignetti discusses Aidan Chiles, Chip Kelly, turnovers, Josh Hoover and why the Hoosiers remain process oriented.
Part III of The Price of College Sports examines the Protect College Sports Act, S. 4668, and what federal rules on NIL, agents, transfers, eligibility, athlete welfare and antitrust could mean for college athletics.
Hoosier Football Tailgate with Coach Griff is live tonight at 7:30 PM ET. We’ll recap Indiana’s 38-0 win over WKU, go inside the film room and turn the page to Northwestern and Big Ten play.
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