Live Blog: FINAL — Indiana Football 56, Kennesaw State 9
Indiana Football matches up with Kennesaw State in week two at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium.
The Owls are coming off a 10-9 loss to Wake Forest in week one and are looking to get their first win under first-year head coach Jerry Mack.
Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers will be looking to improve from their week one victory over Old Dominion.
Indiana is a 35.5-point favorite over Old Dominion with an over/under of 51.5 points per BetMGM.
Kickoff is set for 12:00 PM ET, and the game will be aired on FS1.
Below is a full live blog with updated coverage throughout the game.
Gameday Essentials: Indiana football vs Kennesaw State
Injury Updates
09/06/2025 09:31:31 AM
Kennesaw State wins the coin toss and elects to defer
09/06/2025 11:02:26 AMIndiana will get the ball to start the game and KSU will defend the north end zone.
Riley Nowakowski caps off Hoosiers TD Drive
09/06/2025 11:18:32 AMQ1 8:28: Indiana Football 7, Kennesaw State 0
After both sides went three and out on their opening drive, Indiana puts together an 8 play 81 yard TD drive as Nowakowski punches it in on a one yard TD rush. Omar Cooper Jr. had a 40 yard reception and Elijah Sarratt had a pair of catches on the drive.
Clay Conner blocked punt sets the Hoosiers up
09/06/2025 11:25:58 AMQ1 7:11: Indiana Football 7, Kennesaw State 0
Indiana takes over at the KSU 48 after forcing another three and out. Conner got a hand on the punt but it took a huge bounce before stopping at the KSU 48.
For the first time Fernando Mendoza connects with Elijah Sarratt for a TD
09/06/2025 11:31:34 AMQ1 3:45: Indiana Football 14, Kennesaw State 0
Mendoza throws a fade to Sarratt in the end zone who brings it in over the top of the KSU defender. 6 play 48 yard drive for the Hoosiers after the blocked punt. Sarratt has 5 targets already as Indiana has put an emphasis on getting Sarratt involved early after a quiet week one.
Sarratt also extended his streak of 40 consecutive games with a catch (the longest active streak in the country).
End of 1Q: Indiana Football 14, Kennesaw State 0
09/06/2025 11:48:38 AMHoosiers go for it on fourth and one at their own 39 and Lee Beebe Jr. gets two yards on the final play of the first quarter. Dominant start for Indiana.
Hoosiers unable to convert on 4th down
09/06/2025 12:00:50 PMQ2 10:36: Indiana Football 14, Kennesaw State 0
After the Hoosiers force another three and out Jonathan Brady returns the Kennesaw State punt 35 yards down to the KSU 27. Hoosiers go for it on 4th and 12 and are able to convert as Sarratt is tackled well short of the line to gain.
Kennesaw State gets on the board
09/06/2025 12:14:45 PMQ2 5:46: Indiana Football 14, Kennesaw State 3
Kennesaw State goes 12 plays 63 yards but is forced to settle for a field goal. Daniel Kinney’s attempt from 28 yards is good and KSU is finally on the board.
Lee Beebe Jr. scores his first TD as a Hoosier
09/06/2025 12:22:09 PMQ2 3:40: Indiana Football 21, Kennesaw State 3
Beebe Jr. scores on an 11 yard rush to cap off a quick four play 75 yard touchdown drive. Beebe Jr. also had a 24 yard rush and Elijah Sarratt had two catches for 40 yards on the drive.
WR Omar Cooper Jr. is in the medical tent after limping off the field
09/06/2025 12:24:51 PMKennesaw State adds another FG
09/06/2025 12:31:37 PMQ2 0:28: Indiana Football 21, Kennesaw State 6
Another strong drive for the Owls as they go 7 plays 64 yards but have to settle for a 29 yard FG.
END OF 1H: Indiana Football 21, Kennesaw State 6
09/06/2025 12:32:34 PMThe KSU offense picked up some momentum with two productive drives to close the half, but the Hoosiers still lead.
Kennesaw State opens the half with a FG
09/06/2025 01:00:48 PMQ3 12:39: Indiana Football 21, Kennesaw State 9
Another productive drive for the Owls leads to a 50 yard FG attempt that Daniel Kinney buries with ease.
Indiana responds with a TD
09/06/2025 01:08:00 PMQ3 12:39: Indiana Football 28, Kennesaw State 9
For the second time today Fernando Mendoza connects with Elijah Sarratt for a touchdown to cap off an eight play 73 yard drive. Sarratt has 8 catches for 77 yards and 2 touchdowns already.
Indiana forces turnover after huge Kennesaw State gain
09/06/2025 01:16:36 PMQ3 6:22: Indiana Football 28, Kennesaw State 9
Kennesaw State WR Lyndon Ravare is stripped by Jamari Sharpe after his 34 yard catch and the Hoosiers take over at their own 25.
Omar Cooper Jr. 75 yards to the house
09/06/2025 01:18:33 PMQ3 6:05: Indiana Football 35, Kennesaw State 9
If you were wondering about Omar Cooper Jr.’s status after he left the field limping, he answered all concerns. On the very next play following the turnover, Cooper Jr. takes the reverse 75 yards to the house.
Louis Moore interception
09/06/2025 01:23:52 PMQ3 4:35: Indiana Football 35, Kennesaw State 9
Amari Odom overthrows his man and his pass goes right into the arms of safety Louis Moore who returns it to the KSU 37.
Fernando Mendoza and Elijah Sarratt connect for a 3rd TD
09/06/2025 01:26:32 PMQ3 2:53: Indiana Football 42, Kennesaw State 9
A coverage bust leaves Sarratt wide open over the middle of the field and Mendoza finds him for the 20 yard TD pass. 4 play 37 yard drive after the Louis Moore interception.
END OF 3Q: Indiana Football 42, Kennesaw State 9
09/06/2025 01:34:03 PMHoosiers have taken full control of this one behind three touchdowns in the third quarter.
Indiana add to their lead as EJ Williams Jr. scores his first TD as a Hoosier
09/06/2025 01:45:49 PMQ4 13:17: Indiana Football 49, Kennesaw State 9
Williams Jr. caps off the seven play 63 yard drive with a eight yard touchdown reception. Fernando Mendoza’s fourth TD pass of the game.
Alberto Mendoza throws his first career TD pass
09/06/2025 02:03:34 PMQ4 6:03: Indiana Football 56, Kennesaw State 9
Alberto Mendoza checks in for his brother with the game in hand for the Hoosiers and on his first throw finds Charlie Becker for a touchdown, his first of his career. Also Charlie Becker’s first career receiving touchdown.
FINAL: Indiana Football 56, Kennesaw State 9
09/06/2025 02:11:38 PMHoosiers improve to 2-0 as they took control in the third quarter and never looked back.
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