Did IU football win today? Lee Beebe Jr. leads Indiana past Northwestern

Key Points:

• No. 4 Indiana defeated Northwestern 29-23 in a closely contested game, with Lee Beebe Jr. stepping up after Turbo Richard's injury, rushing for 203 yards and a touchdown.
• IU quarterback Josh Hoover secured the win with a crucial bootleg run late in the fourth quarter, while the Hoosiers' defense held strong, breaking an 11-quarter streak without allowing a touchdown.
• Northwestern's Aidan Chiles and former Michigan State teammate Nick Marsh, now at Indiana, shared a postgame moment despite the Wildcats' loss; IU coach Curt Cignetti praised Northwestern as a good team.
• Indiana's offense faced challenges, including missed scoring opportunities and injuries, but maintained composure to execute key drives and recover a critical onside kick late in the game.
• The game featured strong defensive performances from Indiana's Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt, and despite setbacks, Indiana's special teams kicker Nico Radicic returned to contribute a field goal.