Indiana Hoosiers Secure First Bowl Eligibility of 2024 Season with Win Over Northwestern

The Hoosiers' 41-24 victory marks their best start since 1967 and elevates them to No. 20 in the coaches poll.

Indiana's offense, led by Kurtis Rourke's 380 passing yards and three touchdowns, amassed over 500 yards for the third consecutive game.
Elijah Sarratt emerged as a key player with 135 receiving yards, contributing significantly to Indiana's potent offensive display.
The Hoosiers are now 6-0, achieving bowl eligibility earlier than any other FBS team this season, a first since the COVID-shortened 2020 season.
Indiana's defense faced challenges but managed to hold off Northwestern's offense, which improved after a slow start.
Coach Curt Cignetti's debut season sees Indiana achieving unprecedented success, maintaining an unbeaten record in the Big Ten.