DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Indiana defeated Penn State 27–24 in a nail-biter. Penn State covered by 11.5; Game went Over by 1.5. The market closed at Indiana -14.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Indiana -13.1, an edge of 1.4 points toward Penn State.
Penn State lost 27-24 to No. 2 Indiana, extending their losing streak to six games. The team is playing under interim coach Terry Smith after the head coach was fired, and they have lost starting quarterback and defensive captain to season-ending injuries.
The Nittany Lions' offense, coordinated by Andy Kotelnicki, was stagnant for most of the game, trailing 17-7 at halftime. They only found rhythm in the fourth quarter, scoring 17 points, including a go-ahead touchdown pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer to Nicholas Singleton with 6:27 left.
Despite forcing a punt with 1:51 remaining, the defense allowed Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza to lead a game-winning drive, including a 29-yard completion and the final 17-yard touchdown pass to Omar Cooper Jr. with 36 seconds left.
After starting the season ranked No. 2, Penn State is now 3-6 and must win their remaining three games (including next at Michigan State) to become bowl eligible. The team's morale is low, as noted by interim coach Smith calling the situation 'very humbling.'
Running back Kaytron Allen passed Evan Royster for most career carries in Penn State history, now with 697 carries for 3,613 yards. This milestone highlights individual achievement amid team struggles.
At kickoff, conditions at Beaver Stadium were Cloudy, 51°F with winds of 3 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Cloudy
51°F
| Measure | IndianaAway | Penn StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 473 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 1,030 miles | 556 miles |
| Season total | 5,946 miles | 6,470 miles |
| Body clock | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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