Overview
- Quarterback Fernando Mendoza rebounded from an opening-drive interception to post 201 passing yards with one passing and one rushing touchdown.
- Indiana outrushed Maryland 367-37, led by Kaelon Black’s 110 yards and a 31-yard score, with Roman Hemby adding 88 yards and a 16-yard touchdown.
- The Hoosiers forced five turnovers, highlighted by Devan Boykin’s 32-yard fumble return for a touchdown during a third-quarter surge.
- Star receiver Elijah Sarratt exited in the first quarter with hamstring tightness, ending his nation-leading streak of 46 straight games with a reception.
- Indiana moved to 9-0 for a second straight season, a program first, while Maryland dropped to 4-4 (1-4 Big Ten) with a fourth consecutive loss as freshman Malik Washington struggled with multiple turnovers.