Northwestern lost 29-23 at Indiana on Friday, never leading but staying close after a 12-0 halftime deficit. Aidan Chiles accounted for 293 yards and three touchdowns; Hoosiers running back Lee Beebe Jr. rushed for 203 yards on 24 carries.
Northwestern tight end Luke Dehnicke had 140 receiving yards on seven catches. The Wildcats had 51 total yards in the first half to Indiana’s 243. Injuries to Josh Fussell, Braden Turner and Migo Jackson were a concern for Northwestern’s defense; the article said some or all could eventually return.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti called Northwestern “a good football team.” Wildcats coach David Braun said he was frustrated and believed his team should have won. Northwestern hosts No. 13 Penn State next week, a game Braun said the team would prepare for.
