{
  "id": 6976268,
  "title": "Indiana football beats Howard 55-0: Instant Reaction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/indiana-football-beats-howard-55-0-instant-reaction",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T19:05:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/indiana-football-beats-howard-55-190531803.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indiana's football team secured a dominant 55-0 victory over Howard, marking a strong start to their season. The Hoosiers showcased significant improvement in both their offense and defense. On offense, Charlie Becker led the way with three touchdown catches, including a 34-yard catch from Josh Hoover. The running game was equally impressive, with Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. racking up 225 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries. Backup players stepped up significantly in the second half, contributing to the team's overall performance. Defensively, the Hoosiers pressured the opposing team's offense, leading to Rolijah Hardy's pick six. The combination of a powerful offense and a solid defense resulted in a shutout win for Indiana, putting them at 2-0 on the season. They are set to face Western Kentucky in their next game, aiming to secure a 3-0 record.",
  "summary": "Indiana moves to 2-0 with a dominant win over the Howard Bison.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Not quite straight A's but Indiana football grades rebound in win vs Howard",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/not-quite-straight-as-but-indiana-football-grades-rebound-in-win-vs",
        "published": "2026-09-12T19:08:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}