The Indiana Hoosiers are off to a 2-0 start thanks to lopsided wins over North Texas and Howard to begin the 2026 college football season. The Hoosiers have now won 18 games in a row, and are up to No. 4 in the AP Top-25 Poll.
Curt Cignetti and company are set to wrap up non-conference play with a matchup against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. WKU is 0-2 on the young season after suffering losses to Nevada and No. 2 Georgia. The Hilltoppers lost those games by a combined score of 119-34.
Looking to gain as much momentum as possible prior to Big Ten play, the Hoosiers are aiming for another convincing victory in this one. Here is all the crucial game information you need to know for Saturday's matchup between Indiana and Western Kentucky.
How to watch Indiana vs. Western Kentucky
Kick-off between the Hoosiers and Hilltoppers is slated for 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, September 19 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. If you won't be in attendance, the best way to watch the action unfold is via Peacock. The broadcast crew will consist of Dan Hicks (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst), and Caroline Pineda (sideline reporter).
Indiana vs. Western Kentucky betting odds don't come as a surprise
Indiana has made light work of its first two opponents, defeating North Texas and Howard 52-16 and 55-0 respectively. After those performances, as well as WKU's struggles, the Indiana vs Western Kentucky betting odds are exactly what you'd expect.
Via DraftKings Sportsbook, the Hoosiers are listed as 44.5-point favorites over the Hilltoppers. Despite two big wins, Indiana has yet to cover the spread this season. The total, or over/under, for this matchup is listed at 60.5.
Spread:
Western Kentucky +44.5 (-108)
Indiana -44.5 (-112)
Total:
Over 60.5 (-112)
Under 60.5 (-108)
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Indiana vs. Western Kentucky series history
The Hoosiers and Hilltoppers have met five times on the gridiron in their respective histories. Indiana has won all five matchups. However, WKU has given IU fits in their most recent meetings. Indiana escaped with a 33-30 win in 2022 and a 33-31 win in 2021. A lot has changed in Bloomington since then, but those close calls are worth noting as we head into this Week 3 contest.
Indiana Football injury report
Redshirt sophomore RB Khobie Martin remains sidelined with a broken forearm. He is tentatively expected to return at some point in the middle of the season.
Starting cornerbacks AJ Harris and Jamari Sharpe are both listed as day-to-day. Both suffered injuries early in Week 1, and both missed Week 2 against Howard. Cignetti seems confident in Sharpe's possibility of playing, but has yet to offer any further details or official plans.
K Nico Radicic missed Week 2 with a back injury. He is listed as questionable as of this publishing. Paddy McAteer figures to take on the placekicking responsibilities if Radicic is unable to go.
Indiana vs. Western Kentucky players to watch
Western Kentucky: RB Ajay Allen
Western Kentucky has seen shaky quarterback play from both Rodney Tisdale Jr. and Brock Glenn this season. That has led to a more run-heavy approach, with Ajay Allen taking the lead in that department. Allen has seen 32 carries through two games, and has turned that into 121 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Indiana: TE Brock Schott, TE Andrew Barker
Indiana is still searching for its TE1. The battle for the starting job between Brock Schott and Andrew Barker has moved into the regular season, as they have seen the vast majority of opportunities through two games. Schott and Barker split playing time by rotating drives in Week 2 against Howard, and it will be interesting to see how Cignetti and offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan approach the TE position against Western Kentucky.
Indiana vs. Western Kentucky score prediction
Indiana should have little trouble moving to 3-0 on the season in this one. Western Kentucky is vastly out-manned and will be playing its third consecutive road game after already making trips to Nevada and Georgia to start the season. Look for Cignetti and the Hoosiers to win this game favorably. Hoosiers roll 62-10.
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