By Garin Turner
The No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers will travel to Happy Valley for a Saturday noon matchup on FOX, aiming to earn their first-ever road victory at Penn State.
Season Overview
Indiana enters Week 11 at 9-0, continuing its most complete season in program history. The Hoosiers are coming off a commanding 55-10 win over Maryland, where they rolled up 367 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
Running back Kaelon Black led the ground attack with 110 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Roman Hemby and Khobie Martin added 88 and 80 yards, respectively, each finding the end zone once, while quarterback Fernando Mendoza also contributed a rushing score.
What’s at Stake
A win would move Indiana to 10-0, keeping them squarely in the College Football Playoff conversation. Penn State, meanwhile, is enduring a turbulent campaign at 3-5, needing victories in three of its final four games to reach bowl eligibility while searching for a new head coach.
Key Matchup
Indiana must stay composed early — Beaver Stadium remains one of college football’s toughest environments, regardless of the Nittany Lions’ record. Expect Indiana to lean on its physical running game to control tempo while Mendoza manages the offense efficiently.
Series History
Penn State leads the all-time series 25-2, including a 33-24 win in 2023. Indiana’s last victory came in 2020 at Bloomington.
Team Leaders
Passing: Fernando Mendoza – 2,124 yards, 25 TD, 4 INT
Rushing: Kaelon Black – 96 carries, 619 yards, 4 TD
Receiving: Omar Cooper Jr. – 46 receptions, 669 yards, 8 TD
Prediction
Indiana survives an early surge from Penn State and dominates after halftime to remain unbeaten.
Final Score: Indiana 35, Penn State 13.
