Live Blog: FINAL — Indiana Football 27, Penn State 20
Indiana football is back on the road, looking to continue their perfect start when they face Penn State this week.
The No. 2 Hoosiers are coming off a dominant 56-10 win over Maryland, but face an extremely talented Penn State team.
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Penn State came into the season with high expectations, but is 3-5 and has lost their last five games since beginning Big Ten play. Interim head coach Terry Smith took over the program after James Franklin’s firing and is 0-2 since taking over.
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The Hoosiers are 14-point favorites against the Nittany Lions with an over/under of 50 points per BetMGM.
Kickoff is set for 12:00 PM ET on FOX.
Below is a full live blog with updated coverage throughout the game.
Gameday Essentials: Indiana football vs Penn State
Availability Report
11/08/2025 09:34:30 AMIndiana linebacker Aiden Fisher will play today, while wide receiver Elijah Sarratt is a game time decision.
Elijah Sarratt seems unlikely to play
11/08/2025 10:42:12 AMSarratt was a game-time decision, but was unable to do much during warmups. Sophomore Charlie Becker will likely start in place of the star wide receiver.
ALSO: Redshirt-freshman Adedamola Ajani will likely start at left guard in place of Drew Evans. Zen Michalski got the start last week for Indiana. It will be Ajani’s first career start.
Penn State wins the coin toss and elects to defer
11/08/2025 11:10:58 AMQ1 15:00: No. 2 Indiana Football 0, Penn State, 0
Indiana will start with the football and Penn State will defend the north goal.
Defenses dictating this game early
11/08/2025 11:40:03 AMQ1 3:02: No. 2 Indiana Football 0, Penn State, 0
Through the game’s first four drives the Hoosiers have gained just 31 yards while the Nittany Lions have just 19 yards.
Fernando Mendoza opens the scoring with 18 yard rushing touchdown
11/08/2025 11:44:05 AMQ1 1:42: No. 2 Indiana Football 7, Penn State, 0
Indiana marches 68 yards down the field in three plays. Mendoza found Charlie Becker for a 53 yard gain and then ran it in from 18 yards out two plays later.
END of Q1: No. 2 Indiana Football 7, Penn State, 0
11/08/2025 11:52:20 AM
Nicholas Singleton ties it with 2 yard rushing TD
11/08/2025 11:56:22 AMQ2 11:08: No. 2 Indiana Football 7, Penn State, 7
Penn State converted a fourth down in their own territory to keep the drive going. Then on 3rd and 10, Ethan Grunkmeyer found Trebor Pena over the middle for a 43 yard gain to get the Nittany Lions into the red zone.
Nicholas Singleton finished it with a two yard touchdown run to cap off a 10 play 67 yard drive.
Indiana retakes lead on 27 yard FG
11/08/2025 12:15:29 PMQ2 2:30: No. 2 Indiana Football 10, Penn State, 7
Incredible play from Mendoza on 3rd down to keep the drive alive, but Indiana could not get into the end zone. Nico Radicic’s 27 yard field goal attempt is good to give the Hoosiers the lead.
Indiana forces a huge turnover late in the half
11/08/2025 12:27:56 PMQ2 1:09: No. 2 Indiana Football 10, Penn State, 7
Jamari Sharpe stripped Kaytron Allen on 3rd down and Aiden Fisher recovered the football. Hoosiers take over at the PSU 22.
Kaelon Black punches it in to extend Indiana’s lead
11/08/2025 12:29:57 PMQ2 0:38: No. 2 Indiana Football 17, Penn State, 7
It took just three plays for the Hoosiers to capitalize off of the turnover. Charlie Becker had a nine yard reception to get down to the one and on the next play Kaelon Black punched it in.
HALFTIME: No. 2 Indiana Football 17, Penn State, 7
11/08/2025 12:34:08 PM
Aiden Fishers picks off Grunkmeyer on 2nd play of the half
11/08/2025 01:00:42 PMQ3 14:44: No. 2 Indiana Football 17, Penn State, 7
D’Angelo Ponds had a pass breakup on the first play of the drive, then on the next play it’s Fisher who picks of Grunkmeyer as his pass is deflected by Jamari Sharpe. It’s the 2nd turnover Fisher and Sharpe have collaborated for this game as the Hoosiers take over at the 50 after a short return.
Injury Update
11/08/2025 01:06:52 PMQ3 11:00: No. 2 Indiana Football 17, Penn State, 7
Indiana adds 3 after forcing turnover
11/08/2025 01:10:19 PMQ3 9:41: No. 2 Indiana Football 20, Penn State, 7
Khobie Martin had a 4th and 1 conversion to keep the drive alive, but the Hoosiers are forced to settle for three. Nico Radicic’s 31 yard field goal attempt is good.
Penn State cuts into Indiana lead with FG
11/08/2025 01:23:41 PMQ3 3:36: No. 2 Indiana Football 20, Penn State, 10
Penn State went 56 yards on 10 plays, but could not get into the end zone as the Indiana defense forced a field goal attempt. Ryan Barker buries the attempt from 36 yards to cut the IU lead to 10.
END of Q3: No. 2 Indiana Football 20, Penn State, 10
11/08/2025 01:35:26 PM
Penn State makes it a one possession game on Singleton TD
11/08/2025 01:48:24 PMQ4 11:36: No. 2 Indiana Football 20, Penn State, 17
Nicolas Singleton had a 59 yard run on the drive to set up 1st and goal at the 2 yard line and then he punched it in a few plays later.
Fernando Mendoza is picked off King Mack
11/08/2025 01:53:58 PMQ4 10:47: No. 2 Indiana Football 20, Penn State, 17
Big mistake from Mendoza who doesn’t see safety and Penn State takes over in Indiana territory.
Nicholas Singleton gives Penn State the lead
11/08/2025 01:59:12 PMQ4 6:27: Penn State 24, No. 2 Indiana Football 20
Penn State takes advantage of the turnover as Singleton scores his third TD of the game on 19 yard reception.
Hoosiers force a stop and will have one chance
11/08/2025 02:16:15 PMQ4 2:00: Penn State 24, No. 2 Indiana Football 20
Penn State has the ball at their own 37 and will be forced to punt on 4th and 12 after the two minute timeout. Hoosiers have no timeouts and will need a TD to win and keep their perfect season alive.
Omar Cooper Jr. makes circus catch to give Indiana the lead
11/08/2025 02:30:01 PMQ4 0:36: No. 2 Indiana Football 27, Penn State 24
Indiana goes 80 yards on 10 plays to take the lead as Cooper Jr. makes the catch of the season. Charlie Becker also had an incredible catch on the drive as Mendoza delivered when it mattered most.
FINAL: No. 2 Indiana Football 27, Penn State 24
11/08/2025 02:37:08 PMHoosiers survive a thriller and improve to 10-0.
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