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Indiana football holds off Northwestern in Big Ten opener

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Indiana football holds off Northwestern in Big Ten opener
Summary

Indiana football, ranked No. 4, secured a 29-23 victory against Northwestern on Friday night in Bloomington, maintaining their 19-game winning streak. The Hoosiers struggled offensively, with quarterback Josh Hoover inconsistent throughout the game. Despite a strong defensive start, a third-quarter surge from Northwestern's Aidan Chiles kept the contest close. The game remained tense until Lee Beebe Jr. made pivotal plays in the fourth quarter to help Indiana secure the win. Turbo Richard's injury added pressure to Beebe's performance, which included critical rushing yards in clutch moments.

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  • •Indiana improves to 4-0 with the win over Northwestern.
  • •Aidan Chiles led a strong second-half performance for Northwestern.
  • •Lee Beebe Jr. had a career-high rushing performance in key moments.
  • •Turbo Richard left the game due to injury, affecting Indiana's offense.
  • •The Hoosiers maintained a 19-game winning streak with the victory.
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  • 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Report card for Indiana football's win over Northwestern
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The No. 4 Hoosiers opened Big Ten play with a victory. Here's a report card for Friday night's win over Northwestern:

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