Indiana Pulls Away From USC for 27-13 Win

Indiana held USC to 13 points despite allowing the Trojans to move the ball, winning 27-13 at Memorial Stadium on November 14. The Hoosiers improved to 9-1 and have won three straight since their loss to Ohio State. Grant Wilson started at quarterback in place of Josh Hoover, whom coach Curt Cignetti said was healthy, and threw for 305 yards and two touchdowns.

Wilson opened with a 47-yard completion to Shazz Preston, then connected with Brock Schott for a 13-yard score. He later found Nick Marsh for a 65-yard gain. Wilson finished 17 of 27 but threw an interception late in the first half, helping USC turn a possible Indiana lead into a 10-10 tie.

The teams traded field goals after halftime before Khobie Martin’s 1-yard run put Indiana ahead, 20-13, with 2:39 remaining in the third period. Charlie Becker then scored on a 42-yard catch-and-run with 3:30 remaining, capping a seven-play, 93-yard drive.

USC reached the red zone five times but scored only one touchdown. Maiava threw for 311 yards and a touchdown, but Indiana intercepted him three times, including twice in the fourth quarter. Isaiah Jones picked him off inside Indiana’s 5, and Jamari Sharpe added a late interception to help secure the win.

Indiana visits Washington next Saturday. USC, now 7-3, hosts Maryland.