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Indiana Football Routs Idaho In Home Opener

IU running back Stephen Carr scores from 2 yards out in the first quarter of Indiana's 56-14 over Idaho on September 11th, 2021.
IU running back Stephen Carr scores from 2 yards out in the first quarter of Indiana's 56-14 over Idaho on September 11th, 2021.

The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Idaho Vandals 56-14 in Bloomington Saturday night.

IU improved to 1-1 overall and 0-1 in Big Ten play in what was the first game played in front of fans since 2019.  No fans were allowed last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw two touchdowns and ran for another.  Indiana also scored on two punt returns for touchdowns.

"Our student section is unbelievable, they were there an hour before kickoff, loud and I just want to thank them," said Head Coach Tom Allen.

Indiana will host 7th ranked Cincinnati on September 18th at noon.  The Bearcats defeated Murray State 42-7 on Saturday.

Adam Pinsker is a reporter and multi-media journalist with WTIU and WFIU news. He was previously a reporter at WFTX in Cape Coral, Florida and KTUU in Anchorage, Alaska. In his spare time Adam likes working out, watching football, basketball and baseball and exploring Indiana's outdoors.