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No. 2 Indiana Rout UCLA 56-6, Extends Home Streak to 14

Fernando Mendoza’s four touchdowns underscored a complete performance that outpaced even the lofty pregame line.

Overview

  • Indiana moved to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the Big Ten, preserving its highest-ever AP ranking and pushing its home winning streak to 14.
  • Aiden Fisher returned an interception 25 yards for a touchdown on the game’s second snap, and he later exited with a precautionary knee issue, according to coach Curt Cignetti.
  • Fernando Mendoza went 15 of 22 for 168 yards with three passing scores and a 20-yard rushing TD, while E.J. Williams Jr. had 109 yards and two TDs and Roman Hemby ran for 81 yards and two scores.
  • Indiana outgained UCLA 475-201 with 262 rushing yards and held the Bruins to 1-for-11 on third down, registering three sacks in a wire-to-wire domination.
  • UCLA’s three-game surge under interim Tim Skipper ended as Nico Iamaleava threw two interceptions; Indiana notched a second 50-point conference win this season and now visits Maryland next week.