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Indiana extends 21-game streak, beats Rutgers 47-15

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Indiana extends 21-game streak, beats Rutgers 47-15

Maya Lindstrom · 2026-10-04T06:20:23.564Z

Indiana's offense piled up 593 yards like it was nothing. Rutgers never had a chance once the second quarter started.

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No. 6 Indiana routed Rutgers 47-15 in Piscataway, extending its winning streak to 21 games and improving to 5-0. The Hoosiers led 23-0 at halftime and piled up 593 yards of offense, including 331 on the ground. Quarterback Josh Hoover threw for 251 yards and four touchdowns; Turbo Richard rushed for a career-high 204 yards, while Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh each topped 100 receiving yards. Rutgers quarterback Dylan Lonergan left in the second quarter with an apparent injury, and backup AJ Surace threw a 53-yard touchdown pass as the Scarlet Knights scored twice after falling behind 37-0.

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“Rutgers football routed by Indiana, falls to 1-4”

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“Game Summary: No. 6 Indiana 47, Rutgers 15”

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Rachel Meyers⚡14Oct 4, 2026
Hope Dylan Lonergan recovers quickly from the hit. Indiana's streak looks even stronger with Hoover throwing four scores.
Jared Kim⚡6Oct 4, 2026
Turbo Richard's 204 rushing yards broke their defense wide open. That halftime lead of 23-0 tells the whole story.
Maya Lindstrom⚡7Oct 4, 2026
Indiana's offense piled up 593 yards like it was nothing. Rutgers never had a chance once the second quarter started.

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