IU football: No immediate updates on status of Richard and Hardy after injuries vs. Northwestern
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Key Points:
- Indiana running back Turbo Richard suffered a right foot or lower leg injury in the first half of the 29-23 win over Northwestern and did not return to the game; his status remains uncertain according to coach Curt Cignetti.
- Cignetti criticized the late hit on Richard, describing it as a hip drop and a missed penalty, highlighting inconsistent officiating during the game.
- After Richard's injury, Indiana had only three scholarship running backs available, with Lee Beebe, Jr. carrying the ball 24 times for 203 yards and a touchdown.
- Starting linebacker Rolijah Hardy also left the game late in the fourth quarter due to injury but was able to walk off the field; he had recorded eight tackles before exiting.
- Coach Cignetti mentioned considering contingency plans to address depth issues at running back moving forward, and veteran linebacker Jeff Utzinger replaced Hardy.
