Let’s continue our look back at each of Indiana’s 16 wins in 2025 via BTN’s 60 minute condensed versions of each game. Below is the game 11 home finale against Wisconsin.
IU only outgained Wisconsin by 14 yards and led just 10-7 at the break. But a 75-yard touchdown drive coming out of halftime, and a forced fumble at the Wisconsin 21 led to a 14-0 third quarter. Once Wisconsin fell behind by multiple scores, their ability to work the clock diminished. IU outscored Wisconsin 21-0 in the second half.
Fernando Mendoza kept his name among the leaders for the Heisman Trophy. He completed 22 of 24 throws for 299 yards and four scores. For the second straight game, sophomore receiver Charlie Becker led the way for IU, with five catches for 108 yards and a score.
Led by Stephen Daley’s three tackles for loss, Indiana compiled eight tackles for loss and two sacks to keep Wisconsin behind the chains. IU also had two takeaways after the break — a forced fumble in the third quarter and an interception in the fourth. For the game IU limited the Badgers to 168 yards and eight first downs. Wisconsin had just 23 yards and one first down in the second half.
See Also:
- Game 1 – Old Dominion (1-0)
- Game 2 – Kennesaw State (2-0)
- Game 3 – Indiana State (3-0)
- Game 4 – Illinois (4-0)
- Game 5 – Iowa (5-0)
- Game 6 – Oregon (6-0)
- Game 7 – Michigan State (7-0)
- Game 8 – UCLA (8-0)
- Game 9 – at Maryland (9-0)
- Game 10 – at Penn State (10-0)
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