Overview
- Indiana enters 7-0 and ranked No. 2 in both the AP and Coaches polls, its highest mark ever, and hosts UCLA on Saturday in Bloomington.
- Curt Cignetti cited UCLA’s 3-0 run under interim coach Tim Skipper, highlighting 233 rushing yards per game and a 58–17 first‑half scoring edge over that span, which includes wins over Maryland and then‑No. 7 Penn State.
- Indiana senior defensive end Kellan Wyatt sustained a knee injury that Cignetti described as a likely long‑term setback that could end his season.
- Tim Skipper said he will further evaluate quarterback Nico Iamaleava and running backs Anthony Woods and Jaivian Thomas before providing injury updates after all were banged up against Maryland.
- UCLA’s interim staff has kept recruiting active, securing a verbal commitment from offensive tackle Travis Robertson while continuing outreach to other prospects.