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No. 2 Indiana Reaches 11-0 as Mendoza Throws 4 TDs in 31-7 Win Over Wisconsin

Indiana now stands a win away from clinching the Big Ten title game, with a bye preceding the season finale at Purdue.

Overview

  • Mendoza went 22-of-24 for 299 yards and four touchdowns, setting the single-season program record with his 30th scoring pass after a brief injury-tent visit.
  • Indiana outscored Wisconsin 21-0 after halftime as the defense limited the Badgers to 23 total yards and produced two takeaways.
  • The result extended the Hoosiers’ home winning streak to 15, the longest in school history.
  • Protection concerns persisted for Indiana as Mendoza was sacked five times behind an injury-depleted offensive line.
  • Wisconsin dropped to 3-7 and was eliminated from bowl contention; RB Gideon Ituka was carted off, with the team reporting he had feeling in his extremities.