The Washington Huskies and Indiana Hoosiers clashed in a key Big Ten matchup on October 26, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana, resulting in a decisive 31-17 victory for the Hoosiers. This game highlighted Indiana’s defensive dominance and balanced attack, led by backup quarterback Tayven Jackson in place of the injured Kurtis Rourke, while Washington struggled with turnovers and inefficiency despite outgaining their opponents in total yards. The analysis draws from verified sources including ESPN, CBS Sports, University of Washington Athletics, and Indiana University Athletics, focusing on passing, rushing, receiving, defense, special teams, and critical moments. Below, we break down player stats, game summary, and head-to-head context.
Game Highlights
- Sport: Football
- League: NCAAF (College Football)
- Matchup: Washington Huskies Football vs Indiana Hoosiers Football Match Player Stats
- Game Covered: October 26, 2024
- Game Result: Indiana Hoosiers 31, Washington Huskies 17
- Series Result: Indiana won the matchup 1-0 (first meeting since 2003)
Series Overview: Washington Huskies vs. Indiana Hoosiers, 2024 College Football Season
The Washington Huskies (4-4, 2-3 Big Ten) faced the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten) in Bloomington, with Indiana pulling away for a 31-17 win. The Hoosiers relied on a stifling defense, including two interceptions returned for points by D’Angelo Ponds, and a ground-heavy approach featuring Justice Ellison’s 123 rushing yards. Washington, despite generating 318 total yards to Indiana’s 312, was hampered by two interceptions from quarterback Will Rogers and failed red-zone executions. Indiana’s backup QB Tayven Jackson threw for 124 yards and a touchdown while adding a rushing score, showcasing their depth in the absence of starter Kurtis Rourke.
Game: Indiana Hoosiers 31, Washington Huskies 17 (October 26, 2024)
Game Summary
No. 13 Indiana improved to 8-0 with a 31-17 win over Washington at Memorial Stadium, relying on power running, ball control, and opportunistic defense rather than their usual high-octane passing attack. Tayven Jackson, making his first start of the season, completed 11-of-19 passes for 124 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while adding a 2-yard rushing touchdown. The Hoosiers threw only five passes in the second half, emphasizing the run game with 188 rushing yards. Washington’s Will Rogers went 19-of-26 for 202 yards but threw two costly interceptions, both returned for touchdowns by Indiana’s D’Angelo Ponds (one for 65 yards). Despite Jonah Coleman’s 104 rushing yards, the Huskies managed just 17 points, settling for a field goal in the red zone late. Attendance was 53,082, with Indiana holding a halftime lead of 17-7.
Key Player Stats: Washington Huskies
Passing
- Will Rogers (QB #7): 19/26, 202 yards, 7.8 avg, 0 TD, 2 INT, QBR 20.6. Rogers’ interceptions were pivotal, with the first picked off early and returned 65 yards for a touchdown.
- Demond Williams Jr. (QB #2): 0/1, 0 yards, 0.0 avg, 0 TD, 0 INT, QBR 97.7. Limited action as a change-of-pace option.
- Team: 19/27, 202 yards, 7.5 avg, 0 TD, 2 INT.
Rushing
- Jonah Coleman (RB #1): 19 car, 104 yards, 5.5 avg, 0 TD, long 46. Coleman’s 46-yard run set up a scoring drive, but he couldn’t find the end zone.
- Demond Williams Jr. (QB #2): 3 car, 15 yards, 5.0 avg, 1 TD, long 8.
- Adam Mohammed (RB #24): 2 car, 11 yards, 5.5 avg, 0 TD, long 6.
- Giles Jackson (RB #5): 1 car, 6 yards, 6.0 avg, 1 TD, long 6. Jackson’s 6-yard TD run cut the deficit to 17-14 early in the third quarter.
- Cam Davis (RB #22): 1 car, 1 yard, 1.0 avg, 0 TD, long 1.
- Will Rogers (QB #7): 5 car, -21 yards, -4.2 avg, 0 TD, long 2.
- Team: 31 car, 116 yards, 3.7 avg, 2 TD, long 46.
Receiving
- Jeremiah Hunter (WR #6): 4 rec, 60 yards, 15.0 avg, 0 TD, long 22.
- Keleki Latu (TE #85): 4 rec, 50 yards, 12.5 avg, 0 TD, long 36.
- Denzel Boston (WR #12): 4 rec, 43 yards, 10.8 avg, 0 TD, long 18.
- Cam Davis (RB #22): 3 rec, 29 yards, 9.7 avg, 0 TD, long 15.
- Giles Jackson (RB #5): 2 rec, 11 yards, 5.5 avg, 0 TD, long 6.
- Decker DeGraaf (TE #86): 1 rec, 8 yards, 8.0 avg, 0 TD, long 8.
- Jonah Coleman (RB #1): 1 rec, 1 yard, 1.0 avg, 0 TD, long 1.
- Team: 19 rec, 202 yards, 10.6 avg, 0 TD, long 36.
Fumbles: No fumbles recorded for Washington.
Defense (Tackles)
| Player | Position / # | Total Tackles | Solo Tackles | Sacks | TFL | Pass Deflections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphonzo Tuputala | LB #11 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Makell Esteen | S #24 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | LB #42 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB #7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Thaddeus Dixon | CB #9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Bandes | LB #55 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Fabiculanan | CB #13 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Fowler | LB #54 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deshawn Lynch | DE #41 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Valdez | DT #50 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Shaw | CB #3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Ward | DE #91 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Voi Tunuufi | DT #52 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khmori House | S #28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Harrington | S #4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Sagapolu | DT #97 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vincent Holmes | CB #27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Total: 78 tackles (42 solo), 0 sacks, 0 TFL, 3 PD, 0 TD (defensive scores allowed).
Interceptions
- Jacob Bandes (LB #55): 1 INT, 1 yard, 0 TD.
- Team: 1 INT, 1 yard, 0 TD.
Kick Returns
- Keith Reynolds (WR #15): 2 NO, 47 yards, 23.5 avg, long 29, 0 TD.
- Team: 2 NO, 47 yards, 23.5 avg, long 29, 0 TD.
Punt Returns: No punt returns recorded for Washington.
Kicking
- Grady Gross (K #95): 1/1 FG (100.0%, long 23), 2/2 XP, 5 pts. Gross’s 23-yard field goal in the fourth quarter made it 31-17.
Punting
- Jack McCallister (P #38): 4 NO, 215 yards, 53.8 avg, 0 TB, 1 in 20, long 62.
- Team Stats: 41% FG (est.), but limited scoring; 318 total yards, 116 rushing, 202 passing; held Indiana to 312 total yards but allowed 31 points due to turnovers.
Key Player Stats: Indiana Hoosiers
Passing
- Tayven Jackson (QB #2): 11/19, 124 yards, 6.5 avg, 1 TD, 1 INT, QBR 45.7. Jackson’s 42-yard TD pass to Omar Cooper Jr. extended the lead in the second quarter.
- Team: 11/19, 124 yards, 6.5 avg, 1 TD, 1 INT.
Rushing
- Justice Ellison (RB #6): 29 car, 123 yards, 4.2 avg, 1 TD, long 12. Ellison’s steady carries, including a 5-yard TD in the third, controlled the clock and sealed the win.
- Ty Son Lawton (RB #17): 12 car, 41 yards, 3.4 avg, 0 TD, long 8.
- Tayven Jackson (QB #2): 6 car, 17 yards, 2.8 avg, 1 TD, long 8. Jackson’s 2-yard TD run in the fourth made it 31-14.
- Kaelon Black (RB #8): 3 car, 13 yards, 4.3 avg, 0 TD, long 8.
- Team: 2 car, -6 yards, -3.0 avg, 0 TD, long 0. Team: 52 car, 188 yards, 3.6 avg, 2 TD, long 12.
Receiving
- Omar Cooper Jr. (WR #3): 1 rec, 42 yards, 42.0 avg, 1 TD, long 42.
- Myles Price (WR #4): 2 rec, 30 yards, 15.0 avg, 0 TD, long 22.
- Miles Cross (TE #19): 1 rec, 16 yards, 16.0 avg, 0 TD, long 16.
- Zach Horton (TE #44): 2 rec, 14 yards, 7.0 avg, 0 TD, long 8.
- Elijah Sarratt (WR #13): 1 rec, 12 yards, 12.0 avg, 0 TD, long 12.
- Ke’Shawn Williams (WR #5): 1 rec, 3 yards, 3.0 avg, 0 TD, long 3.
- Kaelon Black (RB #8): 1 rec, 3 yards, 3.0 avg, 0 TD, long 3.
- Ty Son Lawton (RB #17): 1 rec, 2 yards, 2.0 avg, 0 TD, long 2.
- Justice Ellison (RB #6): 1 rec, 2 yards, 2.0 avg, 0 TD, long 2. Team: 11 rec, 124 yards, 11.3 avg, 1 TD, long 42.
Fumbles: No fumbles recorded for Indiana.
Defense (Tackles)
| Player | Position / # | Total Tackles | Solo Tackles | Sacks | TFL | Pass Deflections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiden Fisher | LB #4 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Shawn Asbury II | CB #1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | LB #2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Jones | LB #46 | 6 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamier Johnson | S #9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D’Angelo Ponds | CB #5 | 5 | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Mikail Kamara | DE #6 | 5 | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ West | DT #8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Ferrell | LB #25 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry Jones Jr. | CB #12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Tucker | DE #95 | 3 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
| James Carpenter | DT #99 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lanell Carr Jr. | LB #41 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marcus Burris Jr. | LB #92 | 2 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Mangum-Farrar | LB #7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Bray Lynch | OL #74 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryson Bonds | CB #24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mario Landino | DE #97 | 1 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
Team Total: 73 tackles (25 solo), 3 sacks, 6 TFL, 3 PD, 0 defensive TDs (though 2 pick-sixes by Ponds counted as scoring plays).
Interceptions
- D’Angelo Ponds (CB #5): 2 INT, 67 yards, 1 TD (65-yard pick-six early).
- Team: 2 INT, 67 yards, 1 TD.
Kick Returns: No kick returns recorded for Indiana.
Punt Returns
- Myles Price (WR #4): 3 NO, 80 yards, 26.7 avg, long 65, 0 TD. Team: 3 NO, 80 yards, 26.7 avg, long 65, 0 TD.
Kicking
- Nico Radicic (K #39): 1/1 FG (100.0%, long 19), 4/4 XP, 7 pts. Radicic’s 19-yard field goal at halftime made it 17-7.
Punting
- James Evans (P #94): 4 NO, 178 yards, 44.5 avg, 0 TB, 1 in 20, long 56.
- Team Stats: Strong defensive output with 3 sacks and 6 TFL; 312 total yards, 188 rushing, 124 passing; converted key short fields into points.
Critical Moments
- First Quarter (IU 7, WASH 0): Indiana struck first when D’Angelo Ponds intercepted Will Rogers’ sixth pass and returned it 65 yards for a touchdown (early lead 7-0). Washington struggled offensively, unable to respond effectively.
- Second Quarter (IU 17, WASH 7): Ponds’ second interception set up Tayven Jackson’s 42-yard TD pass to Omar Cooper Jr., extending the lead to 14-0. Washington answered with Giles Jackson’s 6-yard TD run, but Indiana closed the half with Nico Radicic’s 19-yard field goal for a 17-7 halftime edge.
- Third Quarter (IU 24, WASH 14): Washington cut the deficit to 17-14 with a touchdown drive featuring Jonah Coleman’s big runs. Indiana responded with Justice Ellison’s 5-yard TD run on a clock-chewing drive, pushing the lead to 24-14.
- Fourth Quarter (IU 31, WASH 17): Tayven Jackson’s 2-yard TD run made it 31-14. Washington added a 23-yard field goal by Grady Gross, but couldn’t mount a comeback, as Indiana controlled the clock with Ellison’s carries.
Head-to-Head Analysis
This was the first meeting between the teams since 2003, with Indiana now leading the all-time series 3-2. Indiana’s defense was the difference, forcing two turnovers for 14 points while limiting Washington’s explosive plays despite the Huskies’ top-25 offense averaging over 450 yards per game entering the matchup. The Hoosiers’ run game (188 yards) and low second-half passing attempts showcased versatility, holding Washington to 24.1 points per game average. Washington’s issues: 118th in points per scoring opportunity and poor red-zone efficiency (50% TD rate). Indiana’s strengths included elite ball control and opportunistic plays, while Washington faltered on the road (0-3 away).
Game Standouts
Washington Huskies
- Jonah Coleman: Led the rush with 104 yards on 19 carries, including a 46-yard burst, but no TDs.
- Will Rogers: 202 passing yards but two INTs proved costly against a turnover-forcing defense.
- Giles Jackson: TD run and receiving contributions kept Washington in it briefly.
Indiana Hoosiers
- D’Angelo Ponds: Two INTs for 67 yards and a TD, pivotal in setting the tone defensively.
- Justice Ellison: 123 rushing yards and a TD on 29 carries, dominating the ground game.
- Tayven Jackson: Efficient in relief, with a passing TD, rushing TD, and poise in his first start.
Team Performance Context
Washington Huskies (4-4, 2-3 Big Ten): The Huskies have struggled on the road (0-3), losing three of four recently despite outgaining opponents consistently. Their offense ranks top-25 in yards but lags in scoring (24.1 PPG), exacerbated by turnovers and red-zone woes. Next: vs. USC.
Indiana Hoosiers (8-0, 5-0 Big Ten): Undefeated and atop the Big Ten, Indiana won their eighth straight by double digits, proving depth without Rourke. Their defense and run game (28 rushing TDs, 2nd in FBS) fuel playoff hopes. Next: at Michigan State.
Injury and Roster Notes
- Washington: No major injuries reported; full roster available.
- Indiana: Kurtis Rourke out with thumb injury; Tayven Jackson stepped up effectively.
Conclusion
Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Washington Huskies 31-17 on October 26, 2024, extending their perfect record to 8-0 behind defensive heroics from D’Angelo Ponds and a gritty performance from Tayven Jackson and Justice Ellison. Washington’s yardage edge couldn’t overcome turnovers and inefficiency, highlighting their road struggles. The game underscored Indiana’s Big Ten dominance and playoff potential. For more detailed stats and recaps, visit ESPN, CBS Sports, or team athletics sites.
