Live Blog: Indiana Football vs Indiana State
Indiana Football matches up with Indiana State for their final non-conference game of the 2025 season.
The Sycamores are coming off a 4-8 season in 2024 but are 2-0 in 2025 with wins over McKendree and Eastern Illinois.
Indiana State head coach Curt Mallory, who is the son of former Indiana coach Bill Mallory, is in his 8th season with the Sycamores.
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Curt Cignetti and Indiana will be looking to wrap up their non-conference schedule with a strong performance against Indiana State before beginning Big Ten play next week.
The Hoosiers are a 47.5-point favorite over Old Dominion with an over/under of 59.5 points per BetMGM.
Kickoff is set for 6:30 PM ET on BTN.
Below is a full live blog with updated coverage throughout the game.
Gameday Essentials: Indiana football vs Indiana State
Indiana Injury Report
09/12/2025 03:39:19 PM
Potential change on the offensive line for Indiana
09/12/2025 05:06:27 PMIndiana State wins the toss
09/12/2025 05:28:28 PMThe Sycamores have deferred and Indiana will start with the football.
UPDATE: Elijah Sarratt back after taking big hit
09/12/2025 05:42:00 PMElijah Sarratt has returned just two plays after taking the big hit.
Fernando Mendoza caps off opening drive with touchdown
09/12/2025 05:39:38 PMQ1 11:22: Indiana Football 7, Indiana State 0
Hoosiers waste no time on the opening drive going 66 yards on seven plays as Fernando Mendoza caps it off by scrambling for a seven yard touchdown. Mendoza was 3-3 for 47 passing yards on the drive. Kaelon Black fumbled inside the red zone but Pat Coogan was able to jump on the football to prevent a turnover.
Omar Cooper Jr. makes a man miss en route to TD catch
09/12/2025 05:55:50 PMQ1 4:42: Indiana Football 14, Indiana State 0
After an Indiana State three and out the Hoosiers march down the field going 78 yards on nine plays. Cooper Jr. capped off the drive by scoring a 13 yard touchdown on a bubble screen. Fernando Mendoza has started the game 9-9 with 127 passing yards, a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown.
Omar Cooper Jr. scores another as Hoosiers continue to dominate
09/12/2025 06:09:32 PMQ1 1:07: Indiana Football 21, Indiana State 0
After ISU was stopped on a fake punt the Hoosiers punish them quickly. It took five plays for Indiana to go 31 yards as Fernando Mendoza connects with Omar Cooper Jr. over the middle for another touchdown.
End of 1Q: Indiana Football 21, Indiana State 0
09/12/2025 06:11:18 PMHoosiers in full control early as Fernando Mendoza is perfect through the first quarter.
Hoosiers settle for field goal after penalty on 4th down attempt
09/12/2025 06:25:19 PMQ2 10:28: Indiana Football 24, Indiana State 0
Indiana forces another three and out and are able to drive into the ISU red zone but cannot score a touchdown. Curt Cignetti originally elected to go for it on 4th and goal at the 2 yard line but after a false start penalty the Hoosiers are forced to kick. Nicolas Radicic buries the 25 yard field goal to extend the lead.
Holden Staes scores his first TD as a Hoosier
09/12/2025 06:36:23 PMQ2 7:56: Indiana Football 31, Indiana State 0
After another three and out from the Sycamore offense, Fernando Mendoza leads the Hoosiers on another touchdown drive connecting with tight end Holden Staes for the 18 yard touchdown. Kaelon Black had a 29 yard rush on the drive to help Indiana go 65 yards on just three plays.
Hoosiers continue to roll as the former Cal duo connects for six
09/12/2025 06:48:40 PMQ2 5:03: Indiana Football 38, Indiana State 0
Fernando Mendoza connects with his former Cal teammate Jonathan Brady for a 4 yard touchdown pass. It took the Hoosiers just two plays to score after another stop and a big punt return from Brady. It’s the first touchdown reception for Brady as a Hoosier.
Omar Cooper Jr. has a first half hat trick
09/12/2025 06:55:17 PMQ2 1:51: Indiana Football 45, Indiana State 0
Hoosiers take advantage of the short field after a fourth down stop. It took the Hoosiers just three plays to go 45 yards as Mendoza and Cooper Jr. connect for a third time on a 31 yard touchdown. Omar Cooper Jr. has set new career highs with 9 catches for 149 yards and three touchdowns.
HALFTIME: Indiana Football 45, Indiana State 0
09/12/2025 07:02:00 PMIndiana is in full control as Fernando Mendoza and Omar Cooper Jr. have taken over the game while the defense has shutdown ISU.
Alberto Mendoza replaces his brother to open the half
09/12/2025 07:27:48 PMQ3 13:13: Indiana Football 45, Indiana State 0
Hoosiers open the half with another stop and are able to make the switch at quarterback as Alberto Mendoza replaces his older brother for the start of the second half.
Fernando Mendoza finishes the game 19-20 for 270 and five passing touchdowns while also rushing for 19 yards and a touchdown.
Omar Cooper Jr. makes it four touchdowns
09/12/2025 07:29:32 PMQ3 11:51: Indiana Football 52, Indiana State 0
Alberto Mendoza connects over the middle with Omar Cooper Jr. who burns the defense for a 58 yard touchdown pass. Cooper Jr. continues to add to his career night. That touchdown ties James Hardy for the single game program record.
RB Lee Beebe Jr. has left the game due to an injury
09/12/2025 07:48:57 PMJonathan Brady has his second TD of the game
09/12/2025 07:45:09 PMQ3 6:15: Indiana Football 59, Indiana State 0
Eight play 70 yard drive from the Hoosiers is capped off by a 12 yard touchdown reception from Jonathan Brady. Alberto Mendoza is 4-6 for 87 yards and two touchdowns since taking over for his brother.
Khobie Martin scores first career TD
09/12/2025 07:58:09 PMQ3 1:22: Indiana Football 66, Indiana State 0
The redshirt-freshman scores his first career touchdown to cap off another Hoosier scoring drive. Indiana went 61 yards on five plays as Martin rushed for 49 yards on three carries during the drive.
End of 3Q: Indiana Football 66, Indiana State 0
09/12/2025 08:02:17 PM
Khobie Martin scores another touchdown
09/12/2025 08:27:24 PMQ4 2:18: Indiana Football 73, Indiana State 0
Grant Wilson comes in to replace Alberto Mendoza but it is all Martin who has another touchdown. Indiana went 80 yards on 10 plays as the run game led the way to extend their lead.
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