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Omar Cooper Jr's Toe-Tap TD Keeps No. 2 Indiana's Undefeated Season Alive vs Penn State in 27-24 Win
Indiana remains undefeated with a 27-24 win at Penn State, breaking a 0-13 losing streak at Beaver Stadium and securing a spot for the Big Ten title.
- On Saturday, Nov. 8, Indiana's final sequence produced a 7-yard touchdown toss from Fernando Mendoza to Omar Cooper Jr. with 36 seconds left, earning the Hoosiers their first win at Beaver Stadium.
- A season-long narrative of dominance set up Indiana , which had largely dominated earlier opponents but needed all 60 minutes, while Heisman Trophy candidate Fernando Mendoza led crucial late drives and was +150 in postgame odds.
- Starting from its own 20 with no timeouts, Indiana executed a final two-minute situation drive, overcoming a sack as Fernando Mendoza completed a 22-yard gain and found Omar Cooper Jr. on a third-and-goal play.
- The defeat deepened a downturn that includes a six-game losing streak and a 3-6 record amid upheaval from coach James Franklin and Drew Allar's season-ending injury.
- Looking ahead, the win positions Indiana — now 10-0 — for a Big Ten title run and College Football Playoff seeding as they prepare for the Wisconsin game on Nov. 15 and await Elijah Sarratt's return.
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Penn State loses heartbreaker to Indiana, 27-24; Scenes from the day
Penn State played perhaps their best game of the season Saturday at Beaver Stadium. The problem was they were up against the No. 2 team in the country, Indiana, who played just a little bit better.
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No. 2 Indiana Stays Unbeaten After Wild Finish at Penn State
Source: Indiana Football / Indiana Football STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Hoosier wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. came through when it mattered most, pulling in a toe-tapping catch in the back of the end zone with 36 seconds left to give No. 2 Indiana a 27-24 win over Penn State in Happy Valley. It’s the Hoosiers’ first-ever win at Beaver Stadium after 13 tries. Cooper’s touchdown capped a 73-yard drive led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who was sacked o…
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