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Final thoughts from Indiana's Week 2 win over Kennesaw State

Browning Headshotby: Zach Browning09/08/25ZachBrowning17
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Indiana's Kaelon Black (8) avoids Kennesaw State's Alexander Ford (4) during the Indiana versus Kennesaw State Big Ten football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (Photo: Rich Janzaruk/Herald-Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Indiana football gave its fans exactly what they wanted Saturday: a stress-free blowout. The Hoosiers handled business from the opening kickoff, throttling Kennesaw State 56-9 in Bloomington. One week after slogging through a sluggish opener against Old Dominion, Indiana flipped the script with a complete performance — balanced on offense, explosive on the ground and more than competent through the air. It was the type of showing that reminded everyone why the Hoosiers entered the 2025 season with College Football Playoff expectations. Here are my final thoughts.