# Indiana Hoosiers football season performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indiana-hoosiers-football-season-performance
> Updated: 2026-09-21T07:08:31.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The No. 4 ranked Indiana Hoosiers extended their winning streak to 19 games with a 38-0 shutout victory over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. While the defense remained dominant, the offense experienced a slow start, leading only 14-0 at halftime.

Following the game, quarterback Josh Hoover faced scrutiny regarding his performance. Despite completing 18 of 24 passes for 273 yards and two touchdowns, Hoover’s Heisman Trophy odds shifted from 17/1 to 25/1. Head coach Curt Cignetti defended the quarterback, calling the scrutiny “unfair” and highlighting Hoover’s season efficiency, which includes over 72% completion rate and 10 touchdowns without an interception.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Indiana QB Josh Hoover faces scrutiny after Western Kentucky win

Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover faces scrutiny and a dip in Heisman Trophy odds following a win over Western Kentucky, despite maintaining high efficiency and an undefeated start for the Hoosiers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indiana-qb-josh-hoover-faces-scrutiny-after-western-kentucky-win

### 2026-09-18: Indiana Hoosiers defeat Western Kentucky 38-0

No. 4 Indiana defeated Western Kentucky 38-0 to move to 3-0 on the season, using a strong defensive performance and key plays from Isaiah Jones and Charlie Becker to secure the shutout.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indiana-hoosiers-host-western-kentucky-hilltoppers-in-non-conference-matchup

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