Hoosiers lead Illini 21-14 at half

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – After a slow start and a quarterback switch, IU has a 21-14 lead over Illinois at the halfway point of the game.

With a three-and-out and an interception from sophomore quarterback Cameron Coffman in two of IU's first three drives, IU Coach Kevin Wilson made the decision to replace Coffman with freshman quarterback Nate Sudfeld.

The move has worked. Sudfeld has six completions on seven attempts for 73 yards and a touchdown, including a 48-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Cody Latimer.

However, junior running back Stephen Houston was the star for the Hoosiers in the first half. Accounting for all three of IU’s touchdowns, Houston now has touchdowns in nine straight games. With 12 overall through the first seven-and-a-half games, he also is now in the top 10 list of Hoosiers with the most touchdowns in a single season.

Heading into the second half, Illinois will receive the IU kickoff to open the third quarter.  When the Hoosiers lead at halftime this season, their record is 2-3. The team remains winless in the month of October, however, and is looking for its first win since Sept. 8.