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Indiana Football Soars to No. 22 After Dominant Win

9/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Indiana football is now ranked No. 22 in the AP Top 25 poll after a 56-9 win over Kennesaw State.
This marks 14 consecutive weeks in the AP poll, a program record.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for 245 yards and four touchdowns in the game.
The Hoosiers will next face No. 9 Illinois, a pivotal matchup for their season.
Other ranked Big Ten teams include Ohio State (No. 1) and Penn State (No. 2).

History

Historical Context

The Indiana Hoosiers football team, established in 1892, won its first Big Ten Championship in 1967 under coach John Pont, finishing with a 9-2 record. This marked a significant achievement in a program that has historically struggled, holding the most all-time losses in NCAA Division I football. The team's recent resurgence, highlighted by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, could revitalize Indiana's football legacy.

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Story summary

Indiana football is now ranked No. 22 in the AP Top 25 poll after a 56-9 win over Kennesaw State.
This marks 14 consecutive weeks in the AP poll, a program record.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for 245 yards and four touchdowns in the game.
The Hoosiers will next face No. 9 Illinois, a pivotal matchup for their season.
Other ranked Big Ten teams include Ohio State (No. 1) and Penn State (No. 2).

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