Indiana vs Penn State football history: Records, H2H stats, and more
The Week 9 Indiana vs Penn State game is another interesting matchup in the Big Ten Conference. The Hoosiers will be traveling to Beaver Stadium this weekend and will be looking to change their fortunes.
The Hoosiers have just won two of seven games this campaign and those wins came against Indiana State and Arkon. After being dismantled 52-7 by Michigan, they went against Rutgers last weekend. This contest also saw the Hoosiers succumb to a 14-31 loss, putting them in the lower half of the Big Ten rankings.
On the other hand, Penn State has been proving itself as a contender for the college football playoffs this season. The Nittany Lions put up an impressive six-game winning ahead of their Week 8 game against Ohio State. However, this momentum came to a halt after the Buckeyes were able to secure the win with a 20-12 final score.
With this loss, only Michigan and Ohio State remain as undefeated teams in the Big Ten conference. Can Penn State fulfill its hopes of a college football playoff spot?
Indiana vs Penn State: Head-to-Head
The Indiana vs Penn State rivalry began when they first played each other back in 1993. They first played at the Nittany Lions, who emerged victorious, defeating Indiana 38-31.
There have been 26 matchups in the Indiana vs Penn State series. The Nittany Lions have the lead with a 24-2 record, with their only losses coming in 2013 and 2020.
Notable records in the Indiana vs Penn State series
The largest margin of victory so far in the series was during the 2003 season. Penn State won that game at home, dismantling Indiana 52-7.
The smallest margin of victory was during the 2020 game when the Indiana Hoosiers were able to secure their second win of the series by defeating their Big Ten rivals 36-35 in overtime.
When was the last time Penn State won against Indiana?
Currently, the Nittany Lions are on a two-game winning streak in the series. Their last victory came last season when they traveled to the Indiana University Memorial Stadium. This game saw Penn State secure a comfortable 45-14 win against the Hoosiers.
When was the last time Indiana won against Penn State?
The victory for the Hoosiers in this Indiana vs Penn State rivalry dates back to their 2020 campaign. This was played on their home turf, where the Hoosiers managed to secure the win after a nail-biting game.
Then Indiana QB Michael Penix Jr was able to secure a two-point conversion in overtime which marked their second overall win against the Nittany Lions.