Indiana holds off Northwestern in Big Ten Week 4 matchup

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Indiana holds off Northwestern in Big Ten Week 4 matchup
Summary

In Week 4 of Big Ten play, Indiana narrowly defeated Northwestern 29-23 on September 26. Despite leading running back Turbo Richard's absence, Indiana's Lee Beebe Jr. rushed for 203 yards, extending the Hoosiers' winning streak to 20 games. Other notable games included Iowa's dramatic last-second win over Michigan, with a 20-18 finish, and Wisconsin overcoming a 17-point deficit to triumph over No. 13 Penn State, 24-20. The conference saw several teams secure victories, adding to the competitiveness as bowl eligibility discussions arise heading into October.

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  • •Indiana defeats Northwestern 29-23 to extend winning streak.
  • •Iowa stuns Michigan with final play touchdown to win 20-18.
  • •Wisconsin completes 17-point comeback against Penn State, winning 24-20.
  • •Oregon beats No. 12 USC 41-0 following injury to QB Dante Moore.
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  • 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — Big Ten Week 4 recap: Final scores, updated standings, bowl tracker
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The Big Ten had plenty of drama to serve up in Week 4 to close out September.

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