Indiana Crushes Howard 55-0 | Indianapolis News

0:00It's September 15. You're listening to Indianapolis News today, AI-powered local news. Indiana University absolutely dominated Howard University in their first ever football match-up, securing a massive 55W victory. This game was more than just a score. It was a historic meeting between a Power 5 program and a historically black university drawing a huge crowd of over 54,000 fans. On the field, Indiana showed out from the jump. My receiver Charlie Becker was on another level, snagging three touchdown catches in limited playing time. Quarterback Josh Hoover was slaying it, connecting with Becker and Shaz pressed in for scores, building a significant lead early. The Hoosier's dominance wasn't just on offense. Mine-backer released your hearty, snagged an interception, and took it all the way for a pick-6, really crushing any momentum Howard might have hoped for. Even with their starters resting in the second half, backup quarterbacks kept the points coming. Indiana's defense was suffocating, holding Howard to minimal yards and first downs.

1:04Their run game was also on point, with multiple players racking of serious yardage. The coaching staff used the game to evaluate their depth, getting valuable reps for players further down the roster. This win moves Indiana to 2 and 0 on the season, and it was a clear statement of their strength. Howard, meanwhile, falls to 1 and 2. Indiana will look to carry this momentum into their next non-coference game.