Indiana Hosts Howard
No. 5 Indiana Seeks 18th Straight Win in First Meeting Against Howard
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Howard entered the matchup with a 1-1 record, rather than an undefeated mark like Indiana’s 1-0 start.
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Josh Hoover completed 13 of 16 passes for 231 yards and four touchdowns against North Texas, and he did not throw an interception.
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Hoover continued playing after a facemask penalty opened a cut on his nose; despite blood running down his face, he later threw a touchdown in the same game.
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The pregame forecast at Memorial Stadium called for 76-degree temperatures, mostly cloudy skies, 6-mph winds and a 24% chance of precipitation.
No. 5 Indiana dominated Howard 55-0 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, their first-ever matchup, extending the Hoosiers to 2-0 on the season Crimson Quarry. The game was so one-sided that both coaches cleared their benches, with Indiana building a commanding 41-0 halftime lead and playing only the first 10 minutes of the fourth quarter Hoosier State of Mind.
Hoosier Offense Overwhelms Howard's Defense
Indiana's attack was nearly unstoppable, with quarterback Josh Hoover and the running backs executing flawlessly Courier Press. Hoover built on his strong Week 1 performance with 231 passing yards and four touchdowns against North Texas. The third shutout win under coach Curt Cignetti showed how far the Hoosiers' offense has come in just two weeks.
Bench Players Get Extended Playing Time
Because Indiana held such a large lead, Cignetti emptied his bench in the second half, giving reserve players significant snaps Hoosier State of Mind. Charlie Becker continued his solid contributions in the blowout win. This depth rotation is a luxury few teams enjoy and shows Indiana's talent advantage over mid-tier opponents.
Perfect Record Stays Intact Under Cignetti
Coach Curt Cignetti has maintained an unblemished home record, and Indiana's 2-0 start marks a strong foundation for the season South Bend Tribune. The Hoosiers' dominant defensive showing against Howard, after some defensive gaps in Week 1, showed real improvement. Indiana faces tougher Big Ten competition ahead, but this win signals the team's readiness.
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