Indiana Hoosiers Face Indiana State Sycamores: Game Day Guide
The Indiana Hoosiers (2-0) are set to host the Indiana State Sycamores tonight, September 12, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Here's everything you need to know about the Week 3 college football matchup.
Game Information: Indiana vs. Indiana State
The Hoosiers enter the game ranked No. 19 after dominant wins over Old Dominion and Kennesaw State, while the Sycamores boast a 2-0 record with victories over McKendree and Eastern Illinois. IU looks to continue their winning streak and build momentum heading into a challenging Big Ten schedule.
- Date: Friday, Sept. 12, 2025
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana
How to Watch and Listen
Can't make it to the game? Here's how you can follow the action from home.
- TV: BTN with Lisa Byington (play-by-play), Jared Thomas (analyst) and Melanie Ricks (sideline)
- Streaming: Fubo (free trial)
- Radio: Indiana Hoosier Sports Network with Don Fischer (play-by-play), Buck Suhr (analyst) and John Herrick, SiriusXM Channel 113 or 196
Key Storylines and Players to Watch
Indiana's offense has been explosive through two games, led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza (438 yards, 4 TDs) and receiver Elijah Sarratt (12 receptions, 141 yards, 3 TDs). On the other side, Indiana State's Elijah Owens has been a dual-threat, passing for 317 yards and rushing for 112.
Keep an eye on IU players like Charlie Becker, a sophomore receiver who impressed in Week 2, and Alberto Mendoza, who's in line to be the primary backup at quarterback. It's unclear whether freshman safety Bryon Baldwin Jr. will make his debut due to an undisclosed injury. Jah Jah Boyd and Anthony Chung could see extended playing time at safety.
The Runout: A Deeper Dive
Curt Cignetti emphasizes improvement, particularly from the secondary. Louis Moore will be eligible for the next two weeks after his court hearing was pushed back. The team has prioritized rest heading into this game, but urgency remains a key theme.
The Hoosiers' rushing attack is currently ranked third in the FBS, and the team's running back room, consisting of Roman Hemby, Lee Beebe Jr., and Kaelon Black, has great karma, according to Cignetti.
Odds and Predictions
Indiana is heavily favored in this matchup. ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Hoosiers a 99% chance of winning. IU reporter Zach Osterman predicts a comfortable win for Indiana.
"Last season was a rough one in Terre Haute, and this matchup won't improve outlooks much. Don't expect IU to be overly cute in this game, with Illinois on the horizon, but it should be a comfortable win." - IU reporter Zach Osterman
Tale of the Tape
| Category | Indiana | Indiana State |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Indiana leads 7-0 | |
| Last Meeting | IU beat Indiana State, 41-7 (Sept. 8, 2023) | |
| Line | Indiana -48.5 |
Prediction
With Indiana State's starting quarterback sidelined due to injury, Michael Niziolek, the Indiana beat reporter for The Bloomington Herald-Times, expects Indiana to dominate this game.
Prediction: Indiana 63, Indiana State 0
