Indiana won 29-23, extending its lead in the all-time series to 37-47-1. Watch Northwestern vs Indiana highlights on FOX One. The 85th meeting, and the Big Ten opener for both, came from Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN on Friday, Sep. 25, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT in Week 4 of the 2026 college football season.

Northwestern vs Indiana Highlights

With Turbo Richard out injured, Lee Beebe Jr. carried 24 times for 203 yards and a touchdown. Northwestern scored 16 in the fourth quarter and fell just short of beating a defending national champion for the first time since 1971 and a top-five team for the first time since 1959. Aidan Chiles went 22-of-29 for 293 yards and three total touchdowns; Indiana held the ball for 34:47 and outgained Northwestern 472-340 in front of 54,593. You can stream Northwestern vs Indiana highlights on FOX One. FOX One brings together live FOX College Football games, highlights, expert coverage, and live and on-demand FOX programming, all in one place. Start your 3-day free trial and stream on supported devices.

Where to Watch Northwestern Wildcats vs Indiana Hoosiers Football

• When: Friday, September 25, 2026
• Time: 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
• Where: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN
• Final Score: Indiana 29 - Northwestern 23
• TV Channel: FOX
• Live Stream: FOX One

Northwestern leads this series 47-36-1 across 84 meetings dating to Nov. 18, 1899, an 11-6 Northwestern win in Evanston. The split is lopsided by venue: Indiana is 16-17 at home but 18-30-1 in Evanston and Chicago, and 82 of the 84 meetings have been conference games.

Indiana won the 2026 meeting 29-23 on Sept. 25 at Memorial Stadium, its third straight in the series, cutting Northwestern's all-time lead to 47-37-1.