Indiana football battles Northwestern in tense Big Ten matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Indiana faced Northwestern on September 25, 2026, in a closely contested game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The Hoosiers' defense struggled as Northwestern scored touchdowns on four of its final five drives. Although Indiana maintains the momentum from its 2025 Championship season, they experienced pressure throughout the match. With the score tight, key plays from Lee Beebe Jr. and Josh Hoover helped Indiana secure an uncomfortable victory, raising questions about their consistency moving forward.
- •Indiana played Northwestern in Bloomington on September 25, 2026.
- •Four of Northwestern's last five drives resulted in touchdowns.
- •Lee Beebe Jr. and Josh Hoover made crucial plays for Indiana's win.
- •Indiana's tough match reflects pressures faced after their 2025 Championship run.
- •The Hoosiers have shown vulnerability, reminiscent of last season's close calls.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Indiana football, Northwestern and lost lessons from 2025
"Indiana looked very beatable against Northwestern. It looked beatable in 2025 too, for those who remember it all.
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