Indiana football secures 38-0 win over Western Kentucky in Bloomington
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Indiana football claimed a 38-0 victory against Western Kentucky on September 19, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The Hoosiers, now 3-0 for the season, had a slow start, leading only 14-0 at halftime after a late interception. Indiana's offense gained momentum in the second half, scoring 24 unanswered points, including a touchdown pass to Charlie Becker. Josh Hoover managed 273 yards passing and two touchdowns, while Turbo Richard averaged nearly 10 yards per carry. Indiana prepares for its Big Ten opener against Northwestern next week.
- •Indiana leads 14-0 at halftime after a late touchdown.
- •Josh Hoover completes 18 of 24 passes for 273 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Turbo Richard averages 9.9 yards per carry in the game.
- •Hoosiers score 24 points in the second half to secure victory.
- •Next up is a Big Ten opener against Northwestern on September 25.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Indiana Rolls Again With Shutout Win Over Western Kentucky
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Hoover, Lee Beebe Jr. help No. 4 Hoosiers overcome slow start in 38-0 rout of Western Kentucky
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — 3 observations from Indiana football’s 38-0 win over Western Kentucky
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana football beats Western Kentucky 38-0: Instant Reaction
"Josh Hoover threw two touchdown passes, Lee Beebe Jr. added two TD runs and No. 4 Indiana overcame a sluggish first half to blow out Western Kentucky 38-0 on Saturday. Hoover was 18 of 24 for 273 yards with no turnovers as Indiana (3-0) extended the Football Bowl Subdivision's longest active winning streak to 19 games, and the longest active home winning streak to 18. Turbo Richard rushed 15 times for 149 yards and one score, and Charlie Becker added five catches for 127 yards and another touchdown.
"No. 4 Indiana keeps rolling. The defending national champions overcame a slow start Saturday afternoon before taking over in the second half and crushing Western Kentucky 38-0 at Memorial Stadium. The victory moved the Hoosiers to 3-0 and extended their winning streak to 19 games. The final score made the game look easy, but Indiana…
"Josh Hoover’s odd day, Charlie Becker’s new job and Turbo Richard in space were all key in Indiana’s win on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 12:30 AMIndiana Rolls Again With Shutout Win Over Western Kentucky
No. 4 Indiana keeps rolling. The defending national champions overcame a slow start Saturday afternoon before taking over in the second half and crushing Western Kentucky 38-0 at Memorial Stadium. The victory moved the Hoosiers to 3-0 and extended their winning streak to 19 games. The final score made the game look easy, but Indiana…
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 11:28 PMJosh Hoover, Lee Beebe Jr. help No. 4 Hoosiers overcome slow start in 38-0 rout of Western Kentucky
Josh Hoover threw two touchdown passes, Lee Beebe Jr. added two TD runs and No. 4 Indiana overcame a sluggish first half to blow out Western Kentucky 38-0 on Saturday. Hoover was 18 of 24 for 273 yards with no turnovers as Indiana (3-0) extended the Football Bowl Subdivision's longest active winning streak to 19 games, and the longest active home winning streak to 18. Turbo Richard rushed 15 times for 149 yards and one score, and Charlie Becker added five catches for 127 yards and another touchdown.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 11:26 PM3 observations from Indiana football’s 38-0 win over Western Kentucky
Josh Hoover’s odd day, Charlie Becker’s new job and Turbo Richard in space were all key in Indiana’s win on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 11:22 PMIndiana football beats Western Kentucky 38-0: Instant Reaction
Indiana football moves to 3-0 after being Western Kentucky in Bloomington and now heads into Big Ten play.
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