Indiana beat Northwestern 29-23 Friday night, recovering an onside kick in the final minute to preserve its perfect season and 20-game winning streak. Turbo Richard was injured and did not return; Curt Cignetti did not disclose the injury’s nature.
Lee Beebe Jr. ran 24 times for 203 yards, including 39- and 70-yard gains on Indiana’s final two touchdown drives. Indiana committed eight penalties; Northwestern had nine for 57 yards.
Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover completed 19 of 29 passes for 201 yards and a touchdown. Northwestern’s Aidan Chiles was 22 of 29 for 293 yards and two touchdowns.
