Photo via Yahoo Sports

Indiana football can't be trusted. Not with Josh Hoover playing like this

Indiana’s shaky offensive performance against Minnesota on Saturday night took a sharp turn when starting quarterback Josh Hoover was pulled from the game before halftime. The move came after Hoover struggled to capitalize on opportunities and took a significant hit on an interception, raising questions about his durability and consistency.

With the Hoosiers trailing late in regulation, a pair of 60-yard field goals—one by each team—forced the game into overtime, where Indiana’s defense ultimately held on for a 23-16 victory. The win, however, did little to ease concerns about Hoover’s role after he was replaced by backup Grant Wilson for the second half, a decision that had been delayed earlier in the season.

Coach Curt Cignetti’s patience with Hoover appeared to wear thin as the Hoosiers entered their fourth straight week of offensive stagnation. While Wilson stepped in to stabilize the offense and guide Indiana to the overtime win, the game underscored lingering doubts about the program’s ability to trust its starting quarterback in critical moments.

The Hoosiers’ survival against a tough Minnesota squad was a narrow escape, but the underlying issues—particularly at quarterback—remain unresolved heading into future matchups.

Up nextCollege Football· 33m ago

Notre Dame avoids getting upset by Navy after huge second half