No. 5 Indiana readies running backs for upcoming game against Howard
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:49 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
No. 5 Indiana prepares for its Week 2 matchup against Howard at Memorial Stadium. Running backs Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. enter the contest aiming to lead the Hoosiers' ground attack after a season-opening performance that saw limited total plays. Richard recorded 58 rushing yards and two touchdowns in his debut, while Beebe contributed a 67-yard kickoff return. Head coach Curt Cignetti intends to utilize the duo to establish ball control against a Howard defense that currently ranks 15th in the FCS. The Howard offense is led by dual-threat quarterback Ja'Shawn Scroggins, who has totaled 424 passing yards and 88 rushing yards through two games. Indiana faces the Bison following a rotation change in the backfield due to an arm injury sustained by Khobie Martin.
- •Indiana hosts Howard at Memorial Stadium for a Saturday matchup.
- •Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. lead the Indiana rushing rotation.
- •Howard quarterback Ja'Shawn Scroggins has four passing touchdowns this season.
- •Indiana running back Khobie Martin is sidelined until midseason with an arm injury.
- •The Indiana mascot known as Hoosier the Bison will be present for the game.
- 10:49 PMYahoo Sports — No. 5 Indiana stronger ground helps it play ball control in Week 2 matchup against Howard
"Indiana running backs Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. got off to fast starts last week. Richard ran for 58 yards and two scores, Beebe set up another with a 67-yard return on the opening kickoff and had a 43-yard touchdown run erased by a holding penalty. After watching North Texas play keep away from the Hoosiers offense in the season opener, Richard and Beebe will try to demonstrate how No. 5 Indiana can flip the script.
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