Indiana State Sycamores at Indiana Hoosiers
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Mendoza, Cooper lead No. 22 Indiana to 73-0 victory over overmatched Indiana State
Indiana (3-0) allowed only 77 yards in its largest shutout victory since a 78-0 romp over Franklin on Oct. 19, 1901.
“Our team took another step, especially our offense," Mendoza said. “It was touchdowns galore.”
The Hoosiers jumped out with three first-quarter scores against their outmanned Football Championship Subdivision foes, with Mendoza scoring on a 7-yard run and throwing two 13-yard TD passes to Cooper. Mendoza then connected with Holden Staes from 18 yards out, hit Jonathan Brady on a 4-yarder and added a 31-yarder to Cooper in the second quarter.
Cooper had 58-yard TD catch from Mendoza’s brother, Alberto, in the third quarter to finish with 10 catches for 207 yards. He tied James Hardy's 2006 record for TD catches in a game.
Mendoza, a California transfer, completed his first 14 passes. He finished 19 of 20 for 270 yards, and did not play in the second half.
“We did tonight what we wanted to do,” Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said. “I was pleased about that. I didn't see anybody relaxing at any point in the game, coaches or players."
The Hoosiers led 45-0 at halftime and finished with 680 yards.
The Sycamores (2-1) had just five first downs. Indiana State's Keegan Patterson completed 8 of 16 passes for 13 yards before being replaced late in the third quarter. He was sacked four times.
“We couldn't get anything going,” Indiana State coach Curt Mallory said. “We couldn't stop them on drives. They converted early and we couldn't stop 'em after that.”
Indiana: Although the offense rolled again, Cignetti had a watchful eye on his defenders, who had allowed nine plays of 15 yards or more the week before to Kennesaw State. The Hoosiers didn't allow one play of more than 15 yards and had 16 tackles for loss. Next week's Big Ten opener should be the Hoosiers' first real test.
Indiana: Hosts Illinois next Saturday.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Sycamores at Hoosiers 2021 College Football, week 3, is broadcasted on BTN.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 11:22 | Fernando Mendoza 7 Yd Run (Nico Radicic Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 4:42 | Omar Cooper Jr. 13 Yd pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 1:07 | Omar Cooper Jr. 13 Yd pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 10:28 | Nico Radicic 25 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 7:56 | Holden Staes 18 Yd pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 5:03 | Jonathan Brady 4 Yd pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:51 | Omar Cooper Jr. 31 Yd pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:51 | Omar Cooper Jr. 58 Yd pass from Alberto Mendoza (Nico Radicic Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:15 | Jonathan Brady 12 Yd pass from Alberto Mendoza (Nico Radicic Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:22 | Khobie Martin 20 Yd Run (Nico Radicic Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:18 | Khobie Martin 1 Yd Run (Nico Radicic Kick) |
Statistics
 INST |
 IU |
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|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1st Downs | 33 |
| 2-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-8 |
| 0-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 77 | Total Yards | 680 |
| 38 | Passing | 379 |
| 11/20 | Comp/Att | 26/30 |
| 1.9 | Yards per pass | 12.6 |
| 39 | Rushing | 301 |
| 31 | Rushing Attempts | 37 |
| 1.3 | Yards per rush | 8.1 |
| 0-0 | Penalties | 6-45 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 26:08 | Possession | 33:37 |
Game Information
Location: Bloomington, IN
Attendance: 46,219 · Capacity:
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