In a stunning turn of events, Indiana University routed Purdue 45-14 in their season finale, clinching a spot in the College Football Playoff for the first time in school history. The Hoosiers dominated both sides of the ball, delivering a performance that exceeded all expectations and sealed their place among the nation’s elite.
The game started with intensity as Indiana’s defense immediately set the tone, forcing a turnover on Purdue’s opening drive. That set up a quick touchdown, and from there, the Hoosiers never looked back. Quarterback Jack Tuttle threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns, including a highlight-reel 60-yard pass to wide receiver Ty Fryfogle, who finished the game with 120 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Indiana’s offense was a well-oiled machine throughout the contest, mixing explosive passing plays with a solid running game. Running back Stevie Scott III contributed two touchdowns, helping to control the clock and keep Purdue’s offense off the field. The Hoosiers’ offensive line dominated the trenches, giving Tuttle time to throw and opening up lanes for Scott to exploit.
Purdue struggled to find rhythm, with Indiana’s defense stifling their passing game and forcing quarterback Jack Plummer into multiple turnovers. The Boilermakers’ lone bright spot was running back Zander Horvath, who managed 95 rushing yards, but the lack of balance on offense made it impossible for Purdue to mount a serious challenge.
As the final whistle blew, Indiana had secured a dominant victory, and the stadium erupted in celebration. The Hoosiers, with their first-ever College Football Playoff berth, will now prepare for a historic matchup in the postseason, marking a remarkable turnaround for the program and signaling the rise of Indiana football on the national stage.