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Indiana football holds off Northwestern 29-23 amid injury concerns

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Indiana football holds off Northwestern 29-23 amid injury concerns
Summary

Indiana narrowly defeated Northwestern 29-23 at home on September 25. The Hoosiers, now 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten, faced significant challenges, including a struggling offense and injuries to key players. Quarterback Josh Hoover's performance drew scrutiny as he struggled with consistency, while running back injuries raised concerns about depth affecting the team’s offensive strategies. The Hoosiers' defense allowed touchdowns on Northwestern's last four drives, indicating areas needing improvement. A crucial third down conversion in the final minutes secured the win for Indiana, suggesting a need for better execution in upcoming games.

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  • •Indiana improves to 4-0 and 1-0 in the Big Ten.
  • •Josh Hoover shows mixed performance amid offensive struggles.
  • •Multiple injuries to running backs raise concerns for Indiana's offense.
  • •Indiana defense allowed touchdowns on Northwestern's last four drives.
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  • 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Is it time to panic about Josh Hoover, defense, injuries? Indiana football overreactions
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Indiana was tested until the final minute, finding itself in a rare battle against a Northwestern team Curt Cignetti was worried about. Time to overreact.

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