Turbo Richard rushed for 204 yards and one touchdown, while quarterback Josh Hoover passed for 251 yards and four touchdowns as No. 6 Indiana extended its university-record win streak to 21 games with a 47-15 victory over Rutgers on Saturday night in Piscataway, N.J.
The Crimson Knights, defending national champions, snapped their only loss to date during the first week of the 2025 season. The 21-game streak matches the longest in program history and ties Washington’s record from 2022–24. Indiana (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) set a season-high output with 593 total yards of offense.
Richard made his return to the starting lineup after recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the Northwestern game the previous week, delivering a career-best performance with minimal contact.
Lee Beebe Jr. added 122 rushing yards and a touchdown, while wide receivers Nick Marsh (7 receptions, 120 yards, 1 TD) and Charlie Becker (8 receptions, 107 yards, 2 TDs) formed the first Indiana tandem in program history to surpass 100 receiving yards each in a single game since 2024.
Rutgers quarterback Dylan Lonergan, who previously played alongside Richard at Boston College, left the game midway through the second quarter after failing on a crucial fourth-down conversion. He was replaced by AJ Surace.
The Hoosiers’ offense, led by Hoover and Richard, combined for just 195 passing yards from both quarterbacks, underscoring the balanced attack. Ben Black III and Clay Thevenin scored Rutgers’s touchdowns.
Key Takeaways
Indiana: Despite their explosive offense, Indiana’s defense played a pivotal role, limiting Rutgers to just 59 rushing yards, nine first downs, and forcing three turnovers in only three of their 12 possessions reaching Indiana’s territory. The Hoosiers recorded four sacks and eight tackles for loss, showcasing a dominant two-way performance.
Rutgers: Falling to 1-4 overall, the Scarlet Knights face a daunting stretch ahead, including games against Northwestern, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Their early struggles put them at risk of missing the postseason for the second consecutive year.