2026 Indiana Football: Schedule, Standings & Stats
Current conference standings appear below. Historical statistics are clearly dated and should not be read as current season averages.
Standings verified October 25, 2026 (games through October 24). Indiana results updated through October 24. Records reflect the official Big Ten standings checked October 25. The historical statistics sections below retain their stated September dates; use the official statistics link for current averages.
Indiana is 7–1 overall and 4–1 in Big Ten play after defeating Michigan 13–6 on October 24. The Hoosiers host Minnesota on October 31 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
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Big Ten standings
Overall and conference records were checked October 25, 2026, after games through October 24. Teams are listed by conference winning percentage; ties are shown in the order of the official Big Ten standings. This is not a power ranking. For the latest records, see the official Big Ten standings.
| Team | Overall | Big Ten |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 7–0 | 5–0 |
| Ohio State | 6–1 | 4–0 |
| Indiana | 7–1 | 4–1 |
| Northwestern | 6–1 | 3–1 |
| Minnesota | 5–2 | 3–1 |
| Wisconsin | 5–2 | 3–1 |
| USC | 6–2 | 3–2 |
| Nebraska | 5–2 | 2–2 |
| Iowa | 5–2 | 2–2 |
| Illinois | 4–3 | 2–2 |
| Oregon | 4–3 | 2–2 |
| Purdue | 3–4 | 2–2 |
| Michigan | 4–3 | 1–3 |
| Washington | 4–3 | 1–3 |
| Rutgers | 2–5 | 1–3 |
| Penn State | 3–4 | 0–4 |
| Maryland | 2–5 | 0–4 |
| Michigan State | 2–6 | 0–5 |
Coach Griff’s Big Ten power rankings are editorial analysis, not the conference standings.
Big Ten team stats through September 9
These are all-games averages per game from the Big Ten’s Week 2 release. “Opp pts/G” and “Opp yds/G” are points and yards allowed. USC had played two games; the other teams had played one. Rutgers’ September 11 game is reflected in the records above, not in this stats table.
| Team | Games | Pts/G | Opp pts/G | Yds/G | Opp yds/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | 42 | 23 | 332 | 413 |
| Indiana | 1 | 52 | 16 | 365 | 367 |
| Iowa | 1 | 40 | 0 | 507 | 120 |
| Maryland | 1 | 62 | 0 | 646 | 85 |
| Michigan | 1 | 13 | 12 | 276 | 221 |
| Michigan State | 1 | 30 | 20 | 397 | 273 |
| Minnesota | 1 | 59 | 7 | 495 | 110 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 49 | 21 | 523 | 303 |
| Northwestern | 1 | 34 | 18 | 497 | 432 |
| Ohio State | 1 | 56 | 3 | 671 | 165 |
| Oregon | 1 | 34 | 27 | 497 | 274 |
| Penn State | 1 | 45 | 0 | 487 | 147 |
| Purdue | 1 | 44 | 19 | 523 | 284 |
| Rutgers | 1 | 21 | 37 | 346 | 397 |
| UCLA | 1 | 45 | 24 | 461 | 410 |
| USC | 2 | 40.5 | 13 | 528.5 | 226 |
| Washington | 1 | 24 | 10 | 402 | 242 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | 13 | 41 | 284 | 350 |
Source: Big Ten Week 2 football release, team leaders, pages 35–37 (published September 9).
Indiana statistics through Week 1
| Statistic | Indiana | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 52 | 16 |
| Total yards | 365 | 367 |
| Passing yards | 231 | 215 |
| Rushing yards | 134 | 152 |
| First downs | 18 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
Josh Hoover completed 13 of 16 passes for 231 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Turbo Richard led Indiana rushers with 58 yards, and Charlie Becker led receivers with 64 yards.
See the official North Texas box score for complete player and team statistics.
Schedule and results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 5 | North Texas | W 52–16 |
| Sep. 12 | Howard | W 55–0 |
| Sep. 19 | Western Kentucky | W 38–0 |
| Sep. 25 | Northwestern | W 29–23 |
| Oct. 3 | at Rutgers | W 47–15 |
| Oct. 10 | at Nebraska | W 20–17 |
| Oct. 17 | Ohio State | L 15–19 |
| Oct. 24 | at Michigan | W 13–6 |
| Oct. 31 | Minnesota | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| Nov. 14 | USC | TBA |
| Nov. 21 | at Washington | TBA |
| Nov. 28 | Purdue | TBA |
Indiana returns home — October 31
Minnesota at Indiana (3:30 p.m. ET): Indiana enters at 7–1 overall and 4–1 in conference play; Minnesota is 5–2 overall and 3–1 in the Big Ten. See the official Indiana schedule for current kickoff information.
For the full season, current kickoff times and scores, visit the official Indiana football schedule.
Standings source: official Big Ten standings, checked October 25, 2026. Scores and kickoff times: Indiana University Athletics, checked October 25. Historical statistics: Big Ten September 9 weekly release and Indiana’s North Texas box score. This page is a dated snapshot, not a live feed.