{
  "id": 9903678,
  "title": "Winners, losers from Indiana-Northwestern: Lee Beebe Jr. saves the day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/winners-losers-from-indiana-northwestern-lee-beebe-jr-saves-the-day",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T04:08:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/winners-losers-indiana-northwestern-lee-040815380.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indiana's Lee Beebe Jr. played a pivotal role in securing the team's much-needed victory over Northwestern, scoring the decisive touchdown in the fourth quarter. Beebe, a fifth-year senior who had spent his earlier seasons at UAB and been sidelined by injury, stepped up to become Indiana's lone dependable running back. His 203 rushing yards, a crucial touchdown, and a first-down run that allowed Indiana to control the clock, were instrumental in the Hoosiers' 29-23 win. Following an early injury to their star runner, Turbo Richard, Beebe emerged as their most reliable option. Northwestern, despite their first loss of the season, still managed to find offensive solutions with Aidan Chiles and Luke Dehnicke, who complemented their defensive efforts led by Chip Kelly's offensive strategies. However, Indiana's defense, coached by Bryant Haines, continued to dominate, contributing to the team's overall strength. In contrast, Northwestern, despite their offensive improvements, were unable to secure their first win over a top-five opponent in over six years. Indiana's performance in this game, despite their lack of preparation, sets a strong foundation for their upcoming match against Rutgers.",
  "summary": "Lee Beebe Jr. ran for 203 yards after Turbo Richard left with a foot injury. Indiana needed all of Beebe's yards to avoid Northwestern upset bid.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lee Beebe Jr. scored decisive touchdown in fourth quarter",
    "Beebe became Indiana's lone dependable running back",
    "Northwestern suffered first loss of season"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Lee Beebe Jr.'s emergence as a reliable running back bolsters Indiana's offense and gives the team a much-needed boost heading into its next game against Rutgers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}