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Indiana turns to backup quarterback while trailing to Minnesota. What we know

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti opted to replace starting quarterback Josh Hoover with backup Grant Wilson during the team's matchup against Minnesota. Hoover struggled through the first half, completing 8 of 19 passes for 119 yards with one touchdown and one interception as the Hoosiers trailed 10-7.

Fans at the stadium expressed their frustration with Hoover's performance before the coaching staff made the change. Wilson, who previously competed with Tyler Cherry for the backup role, has served as a mentor for Fernando Mendoza and his brother while operating as the team's third-string signal caller.

Wilson's history with Cignetti dates back to his time at Old Dominion, where he nearly upset Cignetti's James Madison squad in 2023 before suffering a severe arm injury in 2024.

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