Indiana football hosts Western Kentucky in final non-conference game
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Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Indiana football is set to play Western Kentucky at Memorial Stadium on September 18, 2026. The Hoosiers aim to improve to 3-0 after two convincing victories, whereas the Hilltoppers are struggling at 0-2 following a heavy loss to Georgia. Indiana has a 99% chance of winning according to ESPN Analytics, but concerns about injuries linger, particularly in the secondary. Indiana's performance will be observed for their offensive balance and ability to maintain ball security against a defense that struggled in previous games.
- •Indiana is 2-0 after wins over North Texas and Howard.
- •Western Kentucky has not yet scored less than 49 points against in their losses.
- •Charlie Becker has caught five out of eight touchdown passes for Indiana.
- •Injuries may affect Indiana's secondary, with Jamari Sharpe expected to return.
- •Indiana aims for a methodical passing game to avoid over-reliance on Becker.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — 3 things to watch for Indiana football vs Western Kentucky
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — 3 bold predictions for Indiana football vs Western Kentucky
"From Josh Hoover’s final statline to the margin of victory, here’s three bold predictions for WKU week.
"Indiana takes on Western Kentucky in its final non-conference game. Here’s what to watch for.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 11:30 AM3 things to watch for Indiana football vs Western Kentucky
Indiana takes on Western Kentucky in its final non-conference game. Here’s what to watch for.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 11:30 AM3 bold predictions for Indiana football vs Western Kentucky
From Josh Hoover’s final statline to the margin of victory, here’s three bold predictions for WKU week.
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