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Indiana Makes History with Thrilling 27-24 Win at Penn State

11/9/2025

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Indiana defeated Penn State 27-24 at Beaver Stadium, marking the Hoosiers' first victory there in history.
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for 218 yards and a touchdown, and scored on the ground.
After Penn State briefly led 24-20 in the fourth quarter, despite six-game losing streak, Mendoza's heroics, including a touchdown pass to Omar Cooper Jr., secured the win.
Indiana improved to 10-0 and will face Wisconsin next.

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Indiana defeated Penn State 27-24 at Beaver Stadium, marking the Hoosiers' first victory there in history.
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for 218 yards and a touchdown, and scored on the ground.
After Penn State briefly led 24-20 in the fourth quarter, despite six-game losing streak, Mendoza's heroics, including a touchdown pass to Omar Cooper Jr., secured the win.
Indiana improved to 10-0 and will face Wisconsin next.