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Mendoza, Cooper Lead No. 22 Indiana to 73-0 Victory over Overmatched Indiana State
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza set a 95% completion record with five touchdowns, while backups contributed to a defense that limited Indiana State to just 10 first-half yards.
- Indiana defeated Indiana State 73-0 at Memorial Stadium on Friday night, September 12, 2025, improving to 3-0 this season.
- The Hoosiers' dominant performance followed Indiana State's strong 2-0 start, their first since 1986, though they were 50.5-point underdogs and struggled offensively.
- Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza completed 19 of 20 passes for 270 yards and five first-half touchdowns, while Omar Cooper Jr. caught 10 passes for 207 yards and four touchdowns.
- Indiana's defense allowed only 77 yards, recorded 16 tackles for loss, no play over 15 yards, and preserved the program's largest shutout since 1901 by holding Indiana State scoreless.
- Coach Curt Cignetti said, “We did tonight what we wanted to do,” as Indiana prepares for its Big Ten opener next week, which should provide a tougher test.
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Mendoza, Cooper lead No. 22 Indiana to 73-0 victory over overmatched Indiana State
Fernando Mendoza threw five first-half touchdown passes, Omar Cooper Jr. tied an Indiana record with four TD receptions and the No. 22 Hoosiers routed Indiana State 73-0 on Friday night.
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