Quick Roundup: Four Indiana-based FBS Teams in Week 1 Action

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

• Result: Fell 27–24 in a heartbreaker in Miami in their season opener.

• Game Flow: Behind all game, Notre Dame rallied with late touchdowns—CJ Carr knotted it at 24—but Miami won it with a clutch 47-yard field goal with just over a minute remaining. The Irish were undone by early fumble, an interception, and what felt early like inconsistent offense, and a stifling Miami defense in the final moments. First time the Miami beat a top 10 team in 8 years. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xchmf3t4UB8

Purdue Boilermakers/Ball State Cardinals

• Result: Defeated Ball State 31–0 in a dominant season opener as the Barry Odom era begins with authority.

• Highlights: Quarterback Ryan Browne threw for 311 yards and two touchdowns and added another on the ground. Freshman Arhmad Branch stood out with 101 receiving yards and a stunning 49-yard touchdown. The defense forced multiple red zone stops and achieved Purdue’s first FBS shutout since 2021.

• Summary: Ball State struggled to match Purdue's pace, recording just 48 total yards and holding the ball for only eight minutes across three first-quarter drives.

Indiana Hoosiers (IU) where fans left at half time, which needs to stop.

• Result: IU Won their opener 27–14 over Old Dominion.

• Key Moments: The Hoosiers recovered from early defensive breakdowns, including a 75-yard touchdown run allowed on the first play, and dominated on the ground with 309 rushing yards. Freshman QB Fernando Mendoza made a splash, scoring his first TD, while Jonathan Brady electrified with a 91-yard punt return for a score.