Hoosier the Bison rides a motorcycle down the field prior to team's entrance before the game against Illinois on Sept. 20, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Hoosier the Bison was newly appointed to be the mascot for Indiana University. Redshirt junior quarterback Fernando Mendoza looks toward sixth-year senior wide receiver E.J. Williams Jr. as he scans the field during a game against Illinois on Sept. 20, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Mendoza only had two incompletions in his 23 attempts in the game. Redshirt senior running back Roman Hemby nearly evades a tackle from an opposing defender in a game against Illinois on Sept. 20, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Hemby rushed 65 yards for the Hoosiers. Redshirt senior running back Kaelon Black runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a game against Illinois on Sept. 20, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Black averaged 8.9 yards per carry and had one touchdown in the game. Redshirt junior wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. and senior wide receiver Elijah Sarratt celebrate during a game against Illinois on Sept. 20, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The duo combined for three receiving touchdowns in the game. Indiana University RedSteppers perform during a game against Illinois on Sept. 20, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The RedSteppers were named back-to-back NDA Division 1A Spirit Rally national champions, bringing home the title from Daytona, Florida, for a second year in a row. Redshirt junior wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. gets tackled by three Illinois players at the 15-yard line in a game against Illinois on Sept. 20, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The Hoosiers completed eight touchdowns compared to the two touchdowns the Fighting Illini scored. Senior wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (middle) celebrates scoring a touchdown with redshirt senior offensive lineman Bray Lynch (left) and redshirt senior offensive lineman Pat Coogan (right) during a game against Illinois on Sept. 20, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Sarratt scored two touchdowns for the Hoosiers in the game. Redshirt senior running back Kaelon Black gets tripped by an Illini defender and stumbles to the 20-yard line during a game against Illinois on Sept. 20, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Black scored a single touchdown for the Hoosiers in the game. The Indiana football defense celebrates in the end zone after a play against Illinois on Sept. 20, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The Indiana defense only allowed two rushing yards in the game. Redshirt senior tight end James Bomba hugs former Indiana football captain Mike Katic during a game against Illinois on Sept. 20, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Fans cheered loudly throughout the game as Katic was seen on the screens in the stadium multiple times.
PHOTOS: Indiana football defeats Illinois 63-10
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