{"id":235183,"date":"2025-10-19T00:59:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T00:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/235183\/"},"modified":"2025-10-19T00:59:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T00:59:07","slug":"indiana-vs-msu-football-score-highlights-from-big-ten-blowout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/235183\/","title":{"rendered":"Indiana vs MSU football score, highlights from Big Ten blowout"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michigan State football<\/a> (3-4 overall, 0-4 Big Ten) fell to No. 3 Indiana<\/a> (7-0, 4-0), 38-13, in a game that went almost exactly as predicted<\/a>. Indiana put up five touchdowns in five possessions through the third quarter, and was utterly dominant in the victory.<\/p>\n

MSU has now lost four straight and drops below .500.<\/p>\n

What this means for MSU coach Jonathan Smith is unclear<\/a>. The game was about as bad as expected, and with a lineup as injury-riddled as the Spartans<\/a>‘ is, no one is sure how this will be seen by the administration and donors yet.<\/p>\n

Quarterback Aidan Chiles was excellent in the loss, especially given that it was unclear if he would play much today. Chiles went 27-for-33 for 243 yards and one touchdown. He was also the team’s leading rusher, rushing eight times for 48 yards and a long of 64.<\/p>\n

SHAWN WINDSOR: MSU football looked better vs Indiana. Enough to save Jonathan Smith’s job?<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are the Indiana-MSU football highlights.<\/p>\n

MSU football vs Indiana final score<\/p>\n

Hoosiers stay unbeaten with a 38-13 win over tumbling Spartans<\/a>, who have now lost four in a row. Next up for MSU is a home game against rival Michigan next Saturday. Time will be announced Sunday. IU hosts UCLA next week.<\/p>\n

4Q, :33: Through the pouring rain in Bloomington, Michigan State managed to score its first points since the first quarter as it kicked a field goal to make it 38-13.<\/p>\n

4Q, 1:56: Indiana has officially covered the spread for this game with a field goal. The Hoosiers now lead 38-10.<\/p>\n

4Q, 8:59: Aidan Chiles continues to play exceptionally despite the score. The quarterback broke free from the pocket and took it 64 yards upfield. It didn’t ultimately matter, though, as Chiles was later sacked for a loss of 9 yards to turn it over on downs.<\/p>\n

4Q, 11:21: Indiana had another strong drive, and even reached the endzone. But the throw from QB Fernando Mendoza to WR EJ Williams JR put Williams just out of bounds by the heel of his foot. That was fourth down, so the Spartans take over on downs deep in their own territory<\/p>\n

3Q, 2:03: Michigan State was forced to punt again as an incomplete pass and multiple ineffective rushes stopped the Spartans from making a dent in Indiana’s lead. Punter Ryan Eckley sent it 50 yards and Indiana returned it 16 yards to IND49.<\/p>\n

3Q, 3:55: This is starting to get ugly for Michigan State. The Spartans have not managed to stop the Hoosiers or even limit them to just a field goal yet. Indiana has gone 5-for-5 \u2014 this one to WR Elijah Serratt for his second of the day. It’s now 35-10, Indiana.<\/p>\n

3Q, 7:56: QB Aidan Chiles is doing his best to drag Michigan State into this game, but the Spartans are struggling. Chiles managed to drag the Spartans to the IND32 but the field goal attempt from 50 went just wide right. Score remains 28-10, Indiana.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3Q, 13:09: It didn’t take Indiana long coming out of the extended halftime to score again. QB Fernando Mendoza hit WR Omari Cooper Jr. on a 48-yard play to extend Indiana’s lead to 18. Michigan State now trails by 18 points as Indiana leads, 28-10.<\/p>\n

Michigan State and Indiana have begun the second half. Indiana received the opening half kickoff.<\/p>\n

Michigan State and Indiana are set to re-take the field at 5:32 p.m. for a warmup. The game will begin shortly after.<\/p>\n

Halftime has been extended indefinitely due to inclement weather in Bloomington. It is currently unknown when the game will resume.<\/p>\n

2Q, 0:59: QB Fernando Mendoza\u2019s patient work downfield seemed to be in danger after the quarterback had to handle a low snap on 2nd and 10. However, Mendoza grabbed the ball and ran it eight yards up the middle. On 3rd and 2, though, his pass was incomplete to WR Elijah Sarratt. It didn\u2019t matter, though, as WR Omar Cooper Jr. caught the 4th down play for 7 yards. And right after that, RB Kaelon Black drove up the center for a 29-yard gain for the touchdown. The Spartans\u2019 defense was unable to stop them in any way. Indiana extends the lead, 21-10.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2Q, 2:00: Defensive tackle Ben Johnson was down, seemingly with an injury to his right leg. He was helped off the field during the two-minute timeout, visibly hobbling and leaning on two trainers for support.<\/p>\n

2Q, 2:46: Michigan State got nowhere on its last drive with only one play gaining significant yardage \u2014 a 23-yard pass to WR Omari Kelly. QB Aidan Chiles, who also punts, sent the ball 40 yards for a touchback.<\/p>\n

2Q, 6:47: It took the Hoosiers just five plays to regain the lead. A 39-yard play from TE Riley Nowakowski advanced Indiana most of the way up the field. On the next play, QB Fernando Mendoza completed a 24-yard pass to WR Elijah Sarratt for the touchdown. Indiana leads, 14-10.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2Q, 9:22: Michigan State\u2019s drive was progressing well, but hit its first rough patch when RB Elijah Tau-Tolliver\u2019s rush lost three yards, setting up 2nd and 13. WR Nick Marsh advanced it ten yards for 3rd and 3. Deep in Indiana\u2019s territory, faced with third down, the run from RB Makhi Frazier only gained a yard. They went for fourth down and QB Aidan Chiles successfully reached for the first down. A few plays later, WR Nick Marsh caught the slant route pass from Chiles for the touchdown. MSU leads, 10-7.<\/p>\n

1Q, 2:40: After the Spartans scored a field goal on their first drive of the game which spanned six minutes, Indiana’s offense put together a lengthy drive of its own, working methodically downfield for seven minutes. QB Fernando Mendoza passed it 13 yards to WR EJ Williams Jr, who extended over the goal line for the touchdown. After review, the touchdown stands. Indiana leads, 7-3.<\/p>\n

An impressive first drive by the Hoosiers with Fernando Mendoza looking sharp yet again.<\/p>\n

The Heisman candidate threw this TD pass to E.J. Williams to put #iufb<\/a> on the board and take a 7-3 after the touchdown was upheld by review.pic.twitter.com\/bm2ONiez5M<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Colin McMahon (@ColinMcMahon31) October 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

1Q, 8:07: Michigan State had its longest drive of the season spanning six minutes and 53 seconds, eventually resulting in a field goal. It was a strong opening drive for the Spartans, who likely need to put points on the board at every possible opportunity with Indiana’s potent offense on the other side.<\/p>\n

According to the National Weather Service in Indianapolis, there was a hazardous weather outlook for Saturday. The statement read, “Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon focused mainly across the northwest half of central Indiana, with additional thunderstorms over the entire area late tonight. A few storms may produce strong wind gusts this afternoon, then again overnight as a narrow line of storms tracks quickly east. Locally heavy rainfall is possible. Cloud to ground lightning is a threat with any thunderstorm.”<\/p>\n

\u2013 Indianapolis Star<\/p>\n

The Hoosiers finally have\u00a0Byron Baldwin Jr.<\/a>\u00a0available as no players, aside from Bryson Bonds and Lee Beebe Jr. who are out for the season, are listed on the injury report.<\/p>\n

The Spartans, meanwhile, have a lengthy list of injuries. Those out include: Alante Brown, Marcellius Pulliam, Ade Willie, Jayden Savoury, Tarik Ahmetbasic, Kaden Schickel, Stanton Ramil, Kristian Phillips, Brennan Parachek, Anelu Lafaele, Caleb Gash, Andrew Brinson IV, Brady Pretzlaff, Ashton Lepo and Luka Vincic. Two Michigan State players are questionable: Nikai Martinez and Grady Kelly.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Indianapolis Star<\/p>\n

Curt Cignetti on Thursday announced a new contract and plans to “retire a Hoosier.” His contract will take him through 2033, barring a new deal, and was the third contract he’s signed including becoming IU’s coach.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2013 Indianapolis Star<\/p>\n

What time is Michigan State vs Indiana football?<\/p>\n

The Michigan State-Indiana game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n

Date: Saturday, Oct. 18.Time: 3:30 p.m. ET.Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana.Indiana vs Michigan State football channel<\/p>\n

Michigan State’s matchup vs Indiana will not be broadcasted on a traditional television channel. Instead, it will be broadcasted exclusively on Peacock, which means you’ll need a smart device and an internet connection to watch it.<\/p>\n

How to stream Indiana vs Michigan State football<\/p>\n

The game is exclusive to Peacock.<\/p>\n

Watch MSU vs Indiana on Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n

Michigan State vs Indiana odds, betting lines<\/p>\n

The Spartans are heavy underdogs against the Hoosiers heading into their Week 8 matchup.<\/p>\n

Spread:\u00a0Indiana by 27\u00bd points.Over\/under:\u00a049\u00bd points.Moneyline:\u00a0Michigan State (+1750), Indiana (-10000).<\/p>\n

Odds are courtesy of BetMGM<\/a> as of Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Michigan State football 2025 scheduleWeek 1:\u00a0W, 23-6<\/a>\u00a0vs Western Michigan.Week 2:\u00a0W, 42-40<\/a>\u00a0vs\u00a0Boston College.Week 3:\u00a0W, 41-24<\/a>\u00a0vs Youngstown State.Week 4:\u00a0L, 45-31<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0USC.Week 5:\u00a0Bye week.Week 6:\u00a0L, 38-27<\/a>\u00a0at Nebraska.Week 7:\u00a0L, 38-13<\/a> vs UCLA.Week 8:\u00a0at Indiana, Oct. 18, 3:30 p.m. ET (Peacock).Week 9:\u00a0vs Michigan, Oct. 25, TBA.Week 10:\u00a0at Minnesota, Nov. 1, TBA.Week 11:\u00a0Bye week.Week 12:\u00a0vs Penn State, Nov. 15, TBA.Week 13:\u00a0at Iowa, Nov. 22, TBA.Week 14\u00a0vs Maryland, Nov. 29, TBA (game at Ford Field).