In a defensive battle, the undefeated Northwestern Wildcats, with a 4-0 record, traveled to face the Indiana Hoosiers, who stood at 2-2. Northwestern emerged victorious with a narrow 17-14 win, sealed by a late game-winning field goal with only 30 seconds remaining. Both offenses struggled, failing to surpass 200 total yards.
Mike Wright, the quarterback for Northwestern, connected on a 30-yard touchdown pass and amassed 110 total yards, providing a crucial offensive spark. Running back Cam Porter contributed significantly with 88 rushing yards and a touchdown, bolstering Northwestern's scoring efforts.
Safety Coco Azema continued his impressive interception streak, grabbing three, including a game-clinching pick. Looking ahead, Northwestern is set to host Wake Forest in their final non-conference game of the season, aiming to maintain their undefeated record.