Turbo Richard runs for 204 yards and a TD in No. 6 Indiana's 47-15 romp over Rutgers

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Turbo Richard dominated the field, accumulating 204 yards and a touchdown as No. 6 Indiana's 47-15 victory over Rutgers extended the Hoosiers' win streak to an impressive 21 games. Josh Hoover complemented Richard's performance, completing 251 yards and four touchdowns through the air. Indiana, the defending national champions, have not lost since the opening week of the 2025 season, setting the record for the longest win streak since Washington's 21-game run from 2022 to 2024.

The Hoosiers amassed a season-high 593 total yards, with Richard making a strong return to the starting lineup after an ankle injury in the Northwestern game last week. Lee Beebe Jr. chipped in with 122 yards and a touchdown, while Nick Marsh and Charlie Becker each contributed to Indiana's dominating effort. Rutgers quarterback Dylan Lonergan, who played alongside Richard at Boston College, exited the game in the second quarter with an injury, replaced by AJ Surace.

The Scarlet Knights combined for a mere 195 passing yards, falling short of Indiana's explosive offense. Indiana's defense was equally impressive, as they allowed just 59 yards on the ground, thwarting Rutgers' efforts with four sacks and eight tackles for loss. As Indiana prepares to face Nebraska next Saturday, Rutgers faces a challenging stretch with three crucial games against Northwestern, Michigan, and Wisconsin looming on October 17.