Hoosiers Host Bearcats at Memorial Stadium in Football Showdown
The Indiana Hoosiers, with a 2-10 record, faced off against the Cincinnati Bearcats, standing at 13-1. The game concluded with the scoreboard reflecting a hard-fought battle: 24-38.
At Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana, the Hoosiers opened the game on a positive note by taking an early lead in the first quarter. The home team's offense managed to accumulate a total of 376 yards throughout the game. The passing attack contributed 224 yards to this tally, highlighted by two touchdowns and ten first downs achieved through aerial efforts. Despite three interceptions thrown by Hoosier quarterbacks, they maintained an average of over five yards per pass attempt.
The rushing department for Indiana was not left behind as they churned out 152 yards on the ground with an average of over four yards per carry. This effort was bolstered by one touchdown and nine first downs resulting from their relentless running plays. A notable rush saw them break away for a significant gain of 37 yards.
Special teams also played their part; Indiana executed flawlessly on field goals with one successful kick from just inside fifty yards out. Their kickoff unit managed to keep Cincinnati contained most times, recording three touchbacks.
Defensively, Indiana showed moments of resistance against Cincinnati's offense by forcing two fumbles and recovering one while also securing an interception that halted a Bearcat drive. They applied pressure that resulted in two sacks and limited Cincinnati's time on offense effectively.
On the other side of the ball, despite being down after each quarter except for the fourth when they were held scoreless, Cincinnati's offensive unit put up strong numbers across all fronts totaling thirty-eight points against Indiana’s defense.
As fans look ahead to future games following this intense contest at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington), attention now turns toward Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium where Indiana will face Western Kentucky Hilltoppers next week on September 25th at 8 PM Eastern Time. Fans can catch all live action broadcasted on CBS Sports Network as both teams prepare to take center stage under Bowling Green’s lights.