Indiana defeated UCLA 56–6 in a dominant performance. Indiana covered by 23.5; Game went Over by 8.5.
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At kick-off, conditions at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) were Cloudy, 57.9°F, Feels Like 57.2°F with winds of 7.4 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel below.
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UCLA fell behind early after an interception return for a touchdown on the first play of the game, and never recovered. The Bruins were outscored 35-3 in the first half, highlighting their inability to overcome a poor start against a top-tier opponent.
Quarterback Nico Iamaleava completed only 13 of 27 passes for 113 yards with two interceptions, and the team managed just 201 total yards. The offense failed to establish any rhythm, which will be a key area to address during the bye week.
UCLA's three-game winning streak ended, and the loss exposed that those wins came against teams with a combined 1-11 conference record. The Bruins now have two weeks to regroup before facing Nebraska.
Indiana gained 475 total yards, including 168 passing yards and three touchdowns from Fernando Mendoza, plus 81 rushing yards and two scores from Roman Hemby. UCLA's defense could not contain the Hoosiers' offense at any point.
With a week off before hosting Nebraska on Nov. 8, UCLA has time to correct mistakes, particularly in starting faster and improving offensive execution. The team will need to show significant improvement to compete in upcoming games.
Indiana set the tone early with Aiden Fisher's pick-six on the first play, leading to a 56-6 rout. The defense forced two interceptions and held UCLA to 201 total yards, showcasing their ability to create turnovers and control the game from the outset.
The Hoosiers amassed 475 total yards with a balanced mix of passing (168 yards, 3 TDs from Fernando Mendoza) and rushing (81 yards, 2 TDs from Roman Hemby). Multiple players contributed, including E.J. Williams Jr. with 109 receiving yards and 2 TDs, indicating depth and versatility.
Aiden Fisher (knee) and Mikail Kamara (shoulder/arm) left the game, though Kamara returned. Fisher's status is uncertain pending X-rays and MRIs, which could impact the defense's effectiveness against Maryland.
At 8-0 (5-0 Big Ten), Indiana extended its school-record home winning streak to 14 and maintained its No. 2 ranking. The team has shown resilience and consistency, setting up a crucial road game at Maryland.
Indiana travels to Maryland next Saturday. The Hoosiers will need to maintain their fast starts and physical play, while monitoring the health of Fisher and Kamara. Maryland presents a tougher test than UCLA, but Indiana's momentum and depth should serve them well.
UCLA travels 1,782 miles to this game, a cross-country trip.
UCLA arrives with a 3-hour body clock disadvantage.
Indiana won by 50 in a dominant performance.
Indiana covered the spread comfortably.
The total went Over by 8.5 points.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings favour Indiana (29.4) over UCLA (6.2) by 23.2 points on a neutral field. After adding home field advantage, the rating-implied line may differ meaningfully from the market spread. Indiana brings a meaningful home field advantage to this matchup (Blue Chip HFA: 2.3). Add this to the neutral-site differential to arrive at a venue-adjusted line.
Blue Chip Analytics power ratings represent expected point margin against an average FBS opponent on a neutral field, calculated from game data sourced via CollegeFootballData.com (CFBD). They are one input: cross-reference with the travel, rest, and weather data above before drawing conclusions.
Indiana won and Indiana covered the spread.
