Overview

• Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza went 21-for-23 for 267 yards and five touchdowns in a near-flawless outing.
• The Hoosiers recorded seven sacks and 10 tackles for loss as constant pressure left Luke Altmyer with negative rushing yardage.
• D'Angelo Ponds blocked a first-quarter punt and returned it for a touchdown, while Illinois’ only score was a 59-yard Altmyer strike to Collin Dixon.
• Indiana strung together six straight touchdown drives and turned to reserves in the fourth quarter as the game was out of reach.
• Illinois’ returning offensive line faltered and outlets reported conflicting rushing totals, and the Illini now turn to a Sept. 27 home date against No. 25 USC.