Indiana holds off Northwestern in Big Ten opener with late touchdown

Indiana faced Northwestern on September 25 in their Big Ten opener, securing a 29-23 victory. Backup running back Lee Beebe Jr. stepped up significantly after starting RB Turbo Richard left the game with a foot injury, rushing for 203 yards. Indiana fought to maintain their 20-game winning streak, but warning signs emerged about their vulnerability as they needed to recover an onside kick in the final moments to clinch the win. Northwestern showed promise with quarterback Aidan Chiles completing 22 of 29 passes for 293 yards and two touchdowns as they seek their first win over a top-five opponent in decades.

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