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No. 2 Indiana Blasts UCLA 56-6 to Stay Unbeaten, Extend Home Streak to 14

Fernando Mendoza’s four-touchdown outing underscored Indiana’s playoff push, boosting his Heisman momentum.

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Fox Big Noon Kickoff co-host Urban Meyer speaks before the NCAA game Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Champaign, Illinois
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - OCTOBER 18: E.J. Williams Jr. #7 and Omar Cooper Jr. #3 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrate during the NCAA game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Aiden Fisher returned UCLA’s first pass 25 yards for a touchdown on the second snap to set the tone in Bloomington.
  • Fernando Mendoza went 15-of-22 for 168 yards with three scoring throws and a 20-yard rushing TD, while Roman Hemby and E.J. Williams Jr. each posted two touchdowns.
  • Indiana outgained UCLA 475-201 with 262 rushing yards and converted 12 of 16 third downs as the Bruins went 1 of 11.
  • The Hoosiers improved to 8-0 (5-0 Big Ten) and preserved their No. 2 ranking with a school-record 14th straight home win; UCLA dropped to 3-5 (3-2) as its three-game run under interim Tim Skipper ended.
  • ESPN noted Indiana as the first Power 4 team this season with two 50-point conference wins; next up are Indiana at Maryland on Nov. 1 and UCLA’s bye before Nebraska on Nov. 8.