The Kennesaw State Owls (0-1) visit the No. 21 Indiana Hoosiers (1-0) at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) on Saturday, September 6, 2025. The matchup will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1, with the kickoff at 12 p.m. ET.
The Hoosiers enter this matchup after a 27-14 win over the Old Dominion Monarchs.
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Transfer junior quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for 193 yards on 18-of-31 passing (58.1%) for Indiana, with no touchdowns and no interceptions. He also carried the ball six times for 33 yards and one rushing touchdown.
Roman Hemby lead the Hoosiers with 111 rushing yards on 23 carries, the Hoosiers had 306 rushing yards in the game.
The key players to watch for Indiana are linebacker Aiden Fisher, quarterback Fernando Mendoza and running back Roman Hemby.
The Kennesaw State Owls were defeated by the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in a 10-9 offensive struggle last weekend.
Dexter Williams II's went 12-of-33 passing for 149 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. He rushed 14 times for 44 yards. Coleman Bennett carried the ball 17 times for 66 yards and one touchdown.
Running back Coleman Bennett, wide receiver Gabriel Benyard, and quarterback Dexter Williams II are the key players to watch for Kennesaw State.
How to Watch Indiana vs. Kennesaw State
When: Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET
Location: Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) in Bloomington, Indiana
TV: Fox Sports 1
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
Indiana vs. Kennesaw State Favorite, Moneyline, Total per Fanduel
Spread favorite: Hoosiers (-35.5)
Total: 52.5 points
Indiana Hoosiers Injury Status:
Bryson Bonds (knee) out for the season, Byron Baldwin Jr (knee) day-to-day
Kennesaw State Owls Injury Status:
- No injuries have been reported for Kennesaw State.
Series all-time history
Indiana and Kennesaw State will play for the first time in their history
Prediction
Indiana beats Kennesaw State in the "get right" game this weekend. Indiana spoils Dexter Williams II homecoming with balance on offense and defense. I expect IU to run the ball just as well as last week and Mendoza will have even more time to throw it around the field.
On defense, Indiana takes care of business even with injuries to the secondary. Give me the Hoosiers 48-17 in a blowout victory at home.