Gameday Essentials: Indiana football vs Northwestern

Indiana football takes the field on Saturday against Northwestern, looking to advance to 6-0.

This is the Hoosiers’ first time being ranked in the AP Top 25 since 2021, reaching No. 23 following a 42-28 win over Maryland last week.

Northwestern is 2-2 on the season and are coming off of a bye week.

Kick is set to 3:30 pm ET on Big Ten Network.

Here is all of the week’s coverage from HoosierIllustrated.com.

About Northwestern

“We’ve seen some good quarterback play so far this year, he has clearly impressed me more than anyone I’ve watched on film so far this year” — Northwestern has its hands full with talented QB play from IU’s Kurtis Rourke

Northwestern tasked with facing IU football — a ‘hot football team’ in the midst of a ‘tremendous turnaround’

About The Matchup

3 Storylines to watch for when Indiana football faces Northwestern in Week 6

Coach Q&A: Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti previews Week 6 matchup vs. Northwestern

Indiana Football Game Preview: Northwestern – key question, injury report, how to watch

Other Storylines

‘This is a team that’s a little bit on a mission’: Curt Cignetti isn’t surprised by the fast start for IU football — he predicted it day one. And, they’re far from done

Indiana football earns spot in AP Top 25 rankings for first time since 2021

‘You’ve got to prove it every day’: Culture around the Indiana football program has changed — thanks to ‘blueprint’ leading IU to best start in 57 years

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