Live Blog: FINAL — No. 11 Indiana Football 20, Iowa 13
No. 11 Indiana Football heads into their first road game of the season with a trip to Kinnick Stadium where they will face the Iowa Hawkeyes.
The Hoosiers are coming off a statement win against Illinois and are looking to head into their bye week 5-0.
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Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers will be looking to add another signature win to their College Football Playoff resume.
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The Hoosiers are 8.5-point favorites over the Fighting Illini with an over/under of 47.5 points per BetMGM.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 PM ET on Peacock.
Below is a full live blog with updated coverage throughout the game.
Gameday Essentials: Indiana football at Iowa
Availability Report
09/27/2025 12:11:50 PM
Indiana corner D’Angelo Ponds is officially questionable. He will go through warmups but seems unlikely to play.
Indiana wins the coin toss and elects to defer
09/27/2025 02:34:17 PMQ1 15:00: Indiana Football 0, Iowa 0
Iowa will start with the football and Indiana will defend the south end zone.
D’Angelo Ponds is OUT
09/27/2025 02:39:13 PMAmare Ferrell opens the game with an interception
09/27/2025 02:38:54 PMQ1 14:16: Indiana Football 0, Iowa 0
Not even a minute into the game and the Hoosiers are off and running with the football at the Iowa 24.
Fernando Mendoza wastes no time finding Omar Cooper Jr.
09/27/2025 02:39:56 PMQ1 13:33: Indiana Football 7, Iowa 0
Two plays after the turnover Indiana capitalizes as Fernando Mendoza finds Omar Cooper Jr. for an easy 14 yard touchdown.
Iowa gets on the board with a field goal
09/27/2025 02:57:43 PMQ1 6:25: Indiana Football 7, Iowa 3
After a nice punt return from Kaden Wetjen set Iowa up in Indiana territory, the Hawkeyes were not able to do much offensively and forced to settle for three. Drew Stevens buries the attempt from 40 yards.
End of Q1: Indiana Football 7, Iowa 3
09/27/2025 03:12:25 PM
Hoosiers stopped on 4th down
09/27/2025 03:31:50 PMQ2 5:53: Indiana Football 7, Iowa 3
On 4th and 1 at the Iowa 26, Kaelon Black is stopped by the Iowa defense
Iowa takes the lead as Gronowski rushes for a TD
09/27/2025 03:49:24 PMQ2 0:24: Iowa 10, Indiana Football 7
Iowa goes 73 yards on 11 plays including a 4th down conversion to take the lead with Mark Gronowski capping off the drive with a 3 yard TD run.
Hoosiers tie it before the half after Iowa penalty puts them in FG range
09/27/2025 03:57:05 PMQ2 0:03: Indiana Football 10, Iowa 10
After a big run from Roman Hemby the Hoosiers decide to try and push the ball with under 20 seconds left in the half. Mendoza connects with Sarratt and a roughing the passer penalty on the play helps put them in FG range. Radicic’s attempt from 46 yards is good and we are tied at the half.
HALFTIME: Indiana Football 10, Iowa 10
09/27/2025 03:57:45 PM
For the second week in a row the Hoosiers block a punt
09/27/2025 04:32:19 PMQ3 9:05: Indiana Football 10, Iowa 10
Isaiah Jones gets into the backfield and blocks the Iowa punt. Even with the block the Hawkeyes got a fortunate bounce and Indiana takes over at their own 42.
End of Q3: Indiana Football 10, Iowa 10
09/27/2025 05:01:05 PM
Hoosiers stopped on 4th down to open the 4th quarter
09/27/2025 05:08:48 PMQ4 14:56: Indiana Football 10, Iowa 10
Kaelon Black is stopped on 4th and 1 and Iowa takes over at the Indiana 47.
Iowa retakes the lead with long FG
09/27/2025 05:12:09 PMQ4 12:43: Iowa 13, Indiana Football 10
After the Hawkeyes take over with short field the Hoosiers are able to get a stop and force a long field goal. Drew Stevens buries the 54 yard field goal to give Iowa the lead.
Hoosiers tie it up with FG
09/27/2025 05:22:26 PMQ4 9:47: Indiana Football 13, Iowa 13
Indiana is unable to convert on 3rd and 2 and are forced to settle for 3. Radicic’s 44 yard field goal attempt is right down the middle to tie the game
Iowa QB Mark Gronowski is out with injury and backup Hank Brown is in
09/27/2025 05:27:25 PMQ4 9:47: Indiana Football 13, Iowa 13
Hank Brown is picked off by Louis Moore
09/27/2025 05:30:45 PMQ4 6:20: Indiana Football 13, Iowa 13
Hoosiers force a big turnover with Iowa in field goal range and take over at their own 23. Brown was hit by Aiden Fisher on his throw and his pass was tipped and caught by Louis Moore.
Fernando Mendoza is picked off
09/27/2025 05:38:35 PMQ4 2:50: Indiana Football 13, Iowa 13
Zach Lutmer picks off Mendoza on 3rd down and returns it to the Indiana 29. Iowa in position to win the game.
Iowa’s FG attempt is NO GOOD
09/27/2025 05:44:54 PMQ4 2:01: Indiana Football 13, Iowa 13
Drew Stevens who had made kicks from 54 and 40 yards out misses the 42 yard FG wide left. Hoosiers take over at the Indiana 32 with no timeouts and a chance to win.
Fernando Mendoza finds Elijah Sarratt for the lead
09/27/2025 05:50:02 PMQ4 1:28: Indiana Football 20, Iowa 13
On 3rd and 10 at the Iowa 49, Fernando Mendoza finds Elijah Sarratt over the middle with Iowa sending an all out blitz. Sarratt makes a man miss and takes it 49 yards to the house to give Indiana the lead.
Hoosiers get a huge stop
09/27/2025 05:59:07 PMQ4 0:16: Indiana Football 20, Iowa 13
On 4th down, Hank Brown’s pass is incomplete and the Hoosiers get the needed stop.
FINAL: Indiana Football 20, Iowa 15
09/27/2025 06:03:25 PMHoosiers survive a tough road test and head into the bye week 5-0.
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