Kurtis Rourke threw for 263 yards and 4 touchdowns, together with two to Elijah Sarratt, and Amare Ferrell had two interceptions Saturday to steer No. 13 Indiana to a 47-10 victory over Michigan State and its first 9-0 within the historical past of the college.
Rourke, who missed final week’s recreation towards Washington following surgical procedure on his injured proper thumb, confirmed no sick results and accomplished 19 of 29 passes.
The Hoosiers (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten) trailed 10-0 within the first quarter earlier than scoring 47 straight factors to earn their ninth straight win by double figures. This is just the third season in Indiana historical past – courting again to the 1800s – by which the Hoosiers have gained 9 video games.
Michigan State (4-5, 2-4 Big Ten) jumped out to a first-quarter lead because of a 47-yard discipline objective from Jonathan Kim and an 18-yard landing cross from Aidan Chiles to Nick Marsh. Indiana had not trailed this season earlier than Kim’s basket.
Rourke responded by main the Hoosiers to touchdowns on three of the subsequent 4 drives. After a 17-yard cross to Zach Horton, Ty Son Lawton put Indiana forward with a 1-yard run and Rourke capped the halftime scoring with a 4-yard cross to Sarratt.
The Hoosiers added within the second half a blocked punt by D’Angelo Ponds for a security, Rourke landing passes to Myles Price and Sarratt, a 29-yard discipline objective by Nicolas Radicic and a 16-yard discipline objective run by Omar Cooper Jr.
Chiles, who accomplished 16 of 24 passes for 193 yards and two interceptions, was compelled to depart the sport within the third quarter when he was hit whereas throwing the ball away.
The takeaway
Indiana: The Hoosiers confirmed why they rank fifth in whole protection. They had two Ferrell interceptions, one security, 15 tackles for a loss, seven sacks and held the Spartans to minus-24 dashing yards.
Michigan State: Turnovers continued to hamper the Spartans as Chiles threw his eleventh interception of the season. The Spartans have totaled 18 turnovers on the season in comparison with 17 offensive touchdowns.
Implications of the survey
The Hoosiers recorded their ninth straight double-digit win and can doubtless transfer up within the polls.
Next
Indiana hosts Michigan on Nov. 9, whereas Michigan State visits Illinois on Nov. 16.
Associated Press reporting.
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