How rare was Indiana football’s comeback win? Second time since 2004 it did this
It was only the second time since 2004 the Hoosiers trailed by double digits in the fourth quarter and came back to win.
Indiana fans celebrated a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback against Nebraska on Saturday. According to ESPN Insights, this marked the second time since 2004 that the Hoosiers managed to win despite being down by double digits in the fourth quarter. The victory came courtesy of two touchdown passes from Josh Hoover to Nick Marsh.
However, the Huskers' recent losing streak against ranked teams, now at 31 straight, added a layer of context to Indiana's dramatic finish. Indiana coach Curt Cignetti emphasized the team's resilience, stating, "Good teams find a way to win games like this." This victory is the Hoosiers' only win since 2004 when trailing by double digits in the final quarter, highlighting their ongoing efforts to redefine their identity.
The team's only other such win was a 33-30 overtime victory against Western Kentucky in 2022. With a top-10 matchup against Ohio State looming next week in Bloomington, this win could carry even more significance.
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