US EditionIndiana Football vs Kennesaw State Recap: Brothers Mendoza Lead High-Scoring Offense
Indiana Hoosiers excelled offensively and defensively, converting all red-zone opportunities and limiting Kennesaw State to just 271 total yards in a commanding 56-9 win.
- On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Indiana defeated Kennesaw State 56-9 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington with Fernando Mendoza throwing four touchdowns.
- Indiana built a strong lead due to a dominant passing game and offensive adjustments after Kennesaw State struggled with four consecutive three-and-outs early on.
- Mendoza connected on 18 out of 25 attempts for a total of 245 yards, featuring a strong performance with Elijah Sarratt who caught nine passes for 97 yards and three touchdowns, while Mendoza’s brother Alberto threw his first career touchdown pass.
- Indiana controlled total yards 593 to 271, forced multiple field goals from Kennesaw State's Daniel Kinney, and maintained discipline with only three penalties and no turnovers.
- The win improved Indiana's record to 2-0 with a next game against Indiana State scheduled soon, while Kennesaw State remains winless and will host Merrimack at a later date.
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Hoosiers Dominate Kennesaw State 56-9, Move to 2-0
Icon Sportswire BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–The 23rd ranked Indiana Hoosier football team scored 35 unanswered points in the second half to wallop the Kennesaw State Owls on Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington Saturday 56-9. Indiana led 21-6 at halftime, but Kennesaw State got a 50-yard field goal from Daniel Kinney to make it 21-9 with 12:39 left in the third quarter. The Hoosiers scored a touchdown on the next drive when quarterback …
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Mendoza's 4 TD passes power No. 23 Indiana to a 56-9 rout of Kennesaw State
Fernando Mendoza threw for four touchdowns to lead No. 23 Indiana to a 56-9 rout of Kennesaw State. Mendoza, a transfer from University of California, completed 18 of 25 passes for 245 yards.
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No. 23 Indiana 56, Kennesaw State 9
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right1Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Left
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C 41%
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