The Indiana football team is 8-0 after a 31-17 win over Washington at Memorial Stadium.
Tayven Jackson got the start at quarterback and completed 11 of 19 passes for 124 yards with a touchdown and interception. Justice Ellison went off in the second half and ended the game with 29 carries for 123 yards and a score.
Here are Zach Osterman’s grades and Michael Niziolek’s quick story from the game. We’ll have more coverage soon.
The Hoosiers keep winning. This time IU beat Washington, 31-17. They are 8-0 for the first time since 1967.
The Huskies still have an outside chance in this one after Grady Gross hit a 23-yard field goal.
Indiana 31, Washington 17
Indiana has more than doubled Washington’s score today. Tayven Jackson ran in a 2-yard score for the Hoosiers.
Indiana 31, Washington 14
The Hoosiers responded with a 5-yard touchdown run from Justice Ellison.
Indiana 24, Washington 14
The Huskies are within 3 points after an interception that led to a touchdown. Tayven Jackson threw pass that was deflected and dropped in the arms of lineman Jacob Bandes. Desmond Williams Jr. went on to score on an 8-yard run.
Indiana 17, Washington 14
IU tried to punch it into the end zone at the end of the half but Washington’s defense stood tall. The Hoosiers had 1st and goal from the 1-yard line but the Huskies held IU to no gain on three straight plays. Indiana settled for a 19-yard field goal from Nicolas Radicic.
Tayven Jackson is 9 for 14 with 100 yards passing.
Indiana 17, Washington 7
Here comes Washington. The Huskies got on the board with a 6-yard touchdown run from Giles Jackson. Jonah Coleman ripped off a 46-yard run on that drive.
Indiana 14, Washington 7
D’Angelo Ponds did it again! Ponds picked off Will Rogers in impressive fashion.
IU’s Tayven Jackson then threw a 42-yard touchdown pass to Omar Cooper Jr.
Indiana 14, Washington 0
On 4th and 1 at the Indiana 30-yard line, Washington’s Jonah Coleman was stopped for no gain.
Offensively, IU hasn’t moved the ball that much as of yet. Tayven Jackson is 2 for 4 with 20 yards passing. Ty Son Lawton has rushed twice for 10 yards.
Indiana 7, Washington 0
The Hoosiers are on the board after a pick-six. What a way to start for IU.
D’Angelo Ponds picked off Will Rogers and ran it back 65 yards for the score.
Indiana 7, Washington 0
Indiana vs Washington will broadcast nationally on BTN in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season. Guy Haberman and Yogi Roth will call the game from the booth at Memorial Stadium, with Rhett Lewis reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers and Sling TV.
Indiana 28, Washington 20: “Washington is capable of spoiling IU’s undefeated season if it can get past the reoccurring red zone woes that have plagued its offense this season. The Huskies have outgained every single one of their opponents — they have a top 25 offense that’s averaging more than 450 yards per game — but just haven’t been able to put enough points on the board.
They also have a quarterback in Will Rogers that’s more experienced (47 career starts) than anyone the Hoosiers will face all season.
Why still give Indiana the edge? Cignetti has earned the benefit of the doubt even with a backup quarterback in the starting lineup. He’s coached this team into a playoff contender and has passed every test thrown his way. ” – IU reporter Michael Niziolek
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