Indiana Dominates Purdue 56-3 in Lopsided Matchup
Indiana overwhelmed Purdue 56-3 on Saturday in a one-sided affair that saw the Hoosiers control the game from start to finish. Indiana's offensive explosion began early, with the team scoring 7 points in the first quarter and 21 in the second quarter to build a commanding lead.
The Hoosiers' dominance continued throughout the game, adding 21 more points in the third quarter before closing out the fourth with 7 additional points. Purdue managed only a field goal in the opening quarter and was shut out the remainder of the contest.
Indiana's offense was relentless, highlighted by several explosive plays. Running back R. Hemby broke free for an 82-yard touchdown rush in the second quarter, while quarterback A. Mendoza connected with receivers for multiple scoring plays, including a 65-yard touchdown pass to D. Chandler in the fourth quarter.
Mendoza led the Hoosiers through the air with 76 passing yards, while Kaelon Black rushed for 66 yards. Indiana's defense was equally impressive, forcing multiple key stops throughout the game. The victory was convincing, with Indiana covering the 28.5-point spread and pushing the total over the 54.5-point over-under line.
AI-generated recap · Jul 23, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana | 7 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 56 |
Purdue | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Box Score
| Statistic | Indiana | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 10-17 | 25-47 |
| Pass Yards | 193 | 238 |
| Rush Yards | 355 | 44 |
| Total Yards | 548 | 282 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| 3rd Down | 4-8 | 7-19 |
| Penalties | 2-15 | 3-35 |
| Possession | 26:52 | 33:08 |