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Indiana football shuts out Western Kentucky 38-0 to finish perfect nonconference slate

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Indiana football shuts out Western Kentucky 38-0 to finish perfect nonconference slate

Summary

Indiana football secured a 38-0 victory over Western Kentucky at Memorial Stadium on September 19, 2026, finishing their nonconference schedule with a flawless record for the third consecutive season. The Hoosiers' defense delivered a standout performance, marking their second straight shutout and limiting WKU to minimal scoring opportunities. Offensively, although Indiana's total yardage exceeded 400 yards, there were criticisms regarding missed opportunities and a sluggish run game until late in the matchup. The team will now shift focus to their upcoming conference games.

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Status Watch

•Indiana finishes nonconference play unbeaten for the third year in a row.
•The defense recorded a second consecutive shutout, a first since 2017.
•Josh Hoover threw for over 80 yards and two touchdowns.
•Rolijah Hardy led the defense with nine tackles.
•Indiana's offense averaged over 7.0 yards per play.

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11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Lofty expectations skew Indiana football grades down curve in win vs Western Kentucky

What they're saying

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It took a while for IU to get going. The report card rewards a dominant defense as the Hoosiers had a new punt returner. Here are the grades:
— Yahoo Sports

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