No. 23 Indiana Beats Northwestern 41-24, First Bowl-Eligible at 6-0

Oct 5, 2024, 10:15 PM

The No. 23 Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Northwestern Wildcats 41-24 in Evanston, improving to a 6-0 record for the first time since 1967 and becoming the first FBS team to become bowl-eligible this season. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke threw for over 380 yards and three touchdowns, including an 11-yard touchdown pass to Miles Cross and a key 27-yard fourth-down conversion to Elijah Sarratt. Justice Ellison scored a rushing touchdown from five yards out, marking his fifth straight game with a touchdown, and Ty Son Lawton added a one-yard rushing score. The Hoosiers' offense has been prolific, scoring over 40 points in five consecutive games. Coach Curt Cignetti, in his first season, has led Indiana to a strong start, with the team now 3-0 in the Big Ten conference.