Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Hoosiers Dominate Indiana State, Win 73-0
The Indiana Hoosiers, ranked 22nd, crushed the Indiana State Sycamores in a football game with a score of 73-0.
Indiana's quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, threw five touchdown passes in the first half.
Omar Cooper Jr., an Indiana player, tied a team record with four touchdown catches.
The Hoosiers had a strong offensive performance, racking up a total of 680 yards.
Indiana State struggled, only managing a few first downs.
The Hoosiers' defense also played well, preventing long plays by Indiana State.
This win marks Indiana's largest shutout victory since 1901.
Mendoza completed most of his passes before being taken out for the rest of the game.
The Sycamores, who were underdogs, face Montana next Saturday.
No. 22 Indiana defeated Indiana State with a score of 73-0.
Fernando Mendoza threw five first-half touchdown passes.
Omar Cooper Jr. tied an Indiana record with four touchdown receptions.
Indiana State was held to only 77 yards.
Indiana's next game is its Big Ten opener.
- Who
- No. 22 Indiana Hoosiers and Indiana State Sycamores
- What
- Indiana defeated Indiana State in a college football game.
- When
- Friday night
- Where
- Bloomington, Indiana
- Why
- Indiana's offense performed well, while Indiana State struggled to score.
- Final Score
- Indiana 73, Indiana State 0
- Indiana Record
- 3-0
- Indiana State Record
- 2-1
- Indiana Total Yards
- 680
- Mendoza Passing Yards
- 270
- Cooper Receptions
- 10