Lee Beebe Jr. rushes for 203 yards and No. 4 Indiana holds off surprising Northwestern 29-23

Lee Beebe Jr. rushed for an impressive 203 yards, including a game-winning 70-yard dash that led to Josh Hoover's 1-yard touchdown run with just 1:56 remaining on the clock. This remarkable performance helped No. 5 Indiana hold off a surprising Northwestern team, winning 29-23 in a thrilling Friday night contest. The defending national champion Hoosiers extended their longest active winning streak to 20 games and their longest home winning streak to 19.

Northwestern, however, was within 15-13 early in the fourth quarter and had two opportunities to tie the game due to a pass-interference call on their first two-point conversion attempt. Despite their efforts, Indiana's defense managed to shut down Northwestern's offense, stopping quarterback Aidan Chiles on a designed run to secure the victory.

After a facemask penalty on third-and-19 that granted Indiana a first down, Beebe showcased his prowess with a 39-yard run and another 4-yard touchdown with 9:39 left in the game. Following a third-and-19 facemask penalty that granted Indiana a first down, Beebe's impressive 39-yard run set the stage for Hoover's decisive 1-yard touchdown run.

Indiana's defense played a crucial role in the game, holding Northwestern to just 51 total yards and generating a negative-5 yards on the ground. While Chiles delivered a strong performance with 293 yards passing and a touchdown, Beebe's second consecutive 100-yard game and Hoover's crucial late run were the mainstays of Indiana's victory.