Indiana marches down field for opening-drive TD against Nebraska

Indiana showed why its perfect start to the 2024 college football season might not be an aberration with a touchdown on its opening drive against Nebraska.

The Hoosiers (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) are one of three remaining unbeaten teams in their conference alongside Oregon and Penn State.

Despite the impressive start, Indiana’s been met with skepticism thanks to its soft schedule.

Per ESPN’s Football Power Index, Indiana entered Week 8’s game against Nebraska (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) ranked 112th in strength of schedule (SOS). 

The tougher competition didn’t phase the Hoosiers on their opening drive. The offense marched down the field, going 75 yards in eight plays to take the early 7-0 lead.

Running back Justice Ellison had a 43-yard run on a 3rd-and-1, and quarterback Kurtis Rourke completed a nine-yard pass to wide receiver Miles Cross on a 4th-and-1 deep in Nebraska territory to keep the drive alive.