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Indiana at Western Kentucky
Sep 26, 2021 • Completed
Away
Indiana
Big Ten

Final Score
33 - 31

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Western Kentucky
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Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Indiana edges Western Kentucky 33-31
Indiana defeated Western Kentucky 33-31 in Week 4 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 507-458 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Indiana set the terms early in a game that finished 33-31. Michael Penix Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, Defensive offside ( Yards) declined (Charles Campbell KICK) came with {'seconds': 2, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Indiana the first major swing.
Indiana's box score carried the story: 507 total yards, 134 rushing yards, and 373 passing yards. Western Kentucky finished with 458 total yards, including 93 on the ground and 365 through the air.
Indiana converted 11-18 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Indiana led 23-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Charles Campbell 48 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Michael Penix Jr. run for 1 yd for a TD WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, Defensive offside ( Yards) declined (Charles Campbell KICK) (Indiana led 14-0 over Western Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Stephen Carr run for 1 yd for a TD (Charles Campbell KICK) (Indiana led 7-0 over Western Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Bailey Zappe pass complete to Daewood Davis for 25 yds for a TD (Brayden Narveson KICK) (Western Kentucky led 14-20 over Indiana).
Field Goal Good
Charles Campbell 46 yd FG GOOD (Indiana led 17-7 over Western Kentucky).
Field Goal Good
Charles Campbell 37 yd FG GOOD (Indiana led 20-7 over Western Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Adam Cofield run for 1 yd for a TD (Brayden Narveson KICK) (Western Kentucky led 7-14 over Indiana).
Stat Callouts
Final score
33-31
Indiana defeated Western Kentucky.
Total yards
507-458
Indiana held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
134
Indiana averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
373
Indiana averaged 7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
11-18
Indiana's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-10
Western Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Western Kentucky | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 458 | 507 |
| Passing Yards | 365 | 373 |
| Rushing Yards | 93 | 134 |
| First Downs | 24 | 35 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 11-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-59 | 4-20 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 31-44 | 35-53 |
| Rushing Attempts | 20 | 39 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 15 |
| Possession Time | 21:26 | 38:34 |