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Indiana Stays Perfect on Omar Cooper Jr.'s Toe-Tap TD to Edge Penn State 27-24

The reviewed catch preserved Indiana's first Beaver Stadium win, keeping its playoff bid intact.

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Nov 8, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Indiana led 17-7 at halftime, fell behind 24-20 late, then reclaimed the lead on Cooper’s touchdown with 36 seconds remaining.
  • The third-down, 7-yard reception was upheld on video review, with officials ruling Cooper had a foot in bounds under college rules.
  • Quarterback Fernando Mendoza passed for 218 yards with one touchdown and one interception and also rushed for a score.
  • Charlie Becker logged seven receptions for 118 yards, keying a final drive that started at the Indiana 20 with 1:51 to play.
  • Penn State dropped to 3-6 with a sixth consecutive loss under interim coach Terry Smith as its final Hail Mary fell incomplete, while Indiana improved to 10-0 and will host Wisconsin on Nov. 15.