Indiana entered its game against number seven ranked Nittany Lions of Penn State a 35 point underdog. Gone due to injury were Austin Thomas, Nick Polk, Will Patterson, and Christopher Phillips on the defense and Bryon Payton on the offense. At quarterback Kellen Lewis, Ben Chappell as well as third stringer Mitchell Evans were each dealing with nagging injuries. Yet the Hoosiers only trailed at half-time 10-7 because of miscues by Peen State.
Momentum swung after halftime in Penn State’s favor as the Lions pulled ahead to a 34-7 victory. For the game the Hoosiers managed just six first downs the fewest ever allowed by Penn State against a Big Ten opponent. The Hoosiers managed only 180 yards and could muster just 36 yards and one first down after halftime.
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