Indiana football holds off Northwestern in tight 29-23 victory
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Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Indiana football secured a narrow 29-23 win against Northwestern on Friday night at Memorial Stadium. The No. 4 Hoosiers, now 4-0 and 1-0 in the Big Ten, faced a strong challenge from the Wildcats, who rallied in the second half largely due to quarterback Aidan Chiles. Indiana's offense had periods of inconsistency, highlighted by Lee Beebe Jr.'s critical fourth-quarter contributions, including a touchdown run. The matchup showcased teachable moments for both teams, particularly for Indiana's offensive and special teams units.
- •Lee Beebe Jr. rushed for over 100 yards and scored a key touchdown.
- •Northwestern cut the deficit to two points in the fourth quarter.
- •Indiana's offense struggled with consistency throughout the game.
- •The Hoosiers improved to 4-0 and 1-0 in Big Ten play.
- •Indiana's special teams had mixed results, with a key muffed return.
- 3:36 AMYahoo Sports — Indiana survives Northwestern's pressure, but gets teachable moments
"Indiana football survived Northwestern's test, but had to fight till the end through an injury and more.
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