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BIG TEN NOTEBOOK Indiana survives, eyes title game appearance

On Saturday, the Indiana Hoosiers football team beat the Penn State Nittany Lions football team at Penn State's home stadium, securing a narrow, three-point victory after Fernando Mendoza, Indiana quarterback, led an 80-yard, game-winning drive in the final minutes.
Having given up a second-half lead, Indiana needed a last-minute drive after Penn State's pattern of narrow losses, with four of six defeats led in the fourth quarter or overtime.
Under heavy pressure, Omar Cooper Jr. made a leaping grab at the back of the end zone, tapping his left foot inbounds while his right foot stayed elevated in the final minute play.
The win keeps Indiana Hoosiers positioned for a Dec. 6 Big Ten title game clash as both they and Ohio State Buckeyes emerged from week 11 unscathed.
With three regular-season weeks remaining, Penn State Nittany Lions sit 0-6 in conference play, deepening struggles and making the remaining Big Ten schedule decisive for title bids.

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