Indiana stays perfect. On the road. In the noise. In this edition of The Big Red Carpet, Rhett Lewis breaks down the Hoosiers’ 27–24 win at Penn State. That victory sends IU to 10–0 (7–0 B1G) and keeps the CFP push very real. Highlights, turning points, and what it means for Wisconsin next week is all here.
This wasn’t a track meet. It was a maturity win. Indiana handled momentum swings and matched Penn State’s physicality. Most importantly they executed with clarity in the last five minutes. That travels in November. IU controls its path with the CFP committee watching.
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10-0 !
— Peter Maiorano (@peter_maiorano) November 11, 2025
Not every game is fireworks. Some you win by responding when the momentum swings, by staying disciplined, & by trusting the identity you have built. Indiana showed that to the end. December 6th in Indy … #iufb https://t.co/qCHs3Qv8IH
