DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Indiana defeated Indiana State 73–0 in a dominant performance. Indiana covered by 25.5; Game went Over by 12.5. The market closed at Indiana -47.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Indiana -61.2 - a gap of 13.7 points toward Indiana, of which 12.9 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
The Sycamores managed only 77 total yards and 5 first downs, with quarterback Keegan Patterson completing 8 of 16 passes for 13 yards and being sacked 4 times. This performance highlights significant offensive limitations when facing a higher-level defense.
Indiana State allowed 680 total yards and 73 points, including 5 touchdown passes in the first half alone. The defense could not stop drives or prevent big plays, indicating a major gap in talent and execution against a Power Five team.
Despite the blowout loss, the Sycamores began the season 2-0 for the first time since 1986, suggesting they may be competitive within their own FCS conference. This game was an outlier against a ranked FBS opponent.
Indiana State travels to Montana next Saturday, facing an FCS opponent where they can reset and apply lessons from this game. The outcome will better indicate their true strength against comparable competition.
At kickoff, conditions at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) were Overcast, 71°F with winds of 6 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.
Overcast
71°F
| Measure | Indiana StateAway | IndianaHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 49 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Home game |
| Season total | 49 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 18:30 | 18:30 |
| Rest | 6 days | 6 days |
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