Indiana Hoosiers Defeat Old Dominion 27-14 in Season Opener
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Bloomington, Ind. – The Indiana Hoosiers launched their 2024 football season with a decisive 27-14 victory over the Old Dominion Monarchs Saturday at Memorial Stadium. IndianaS offense proved potent, racking up 502 total yards compared to ODU’s 314, establishing a strong start under new leadership.
The win provides a confidence boost for a program aiming to rebuild following a challenging 2023 season. Indiana’s balanced attack, featuring 193 passing yards and 309 rushing yards, and a stout defensive performance set the tone for the upcoming schedule. The Hoosiers will look to continue their momentum next week when they host Kennesaw State.
individual Statistics
Indiana Hoosiers
Passing:
Tayven Jackson: 14-21, 193 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
Rushing:
Trent Howland: 12 carries, 83 yards, 1 TD
Kaelon Black: 11 carries, 71 yards
Jalen Craig: 6 carries, 48 yards
Receiving:
Elijah Cooks: 4 receptions, 73 yards, 1 TD
Donaven McCulley: 3 receptions, 44 yards
defensive leaders:
Trequan Jones: 6 total tackles (1 solo)
Jailen Butler: 4 total tackles (1 solo)
Old Dominion Monarchs
Passing:
Grant Wilson: 14-24, 96 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing:
Blake watson: 16 carries, 116 yards, 1 TD
Kadarius calloway: 8 carries, 51 yards
Receiving:
Jamari Tharpe: 5 receptions, 41 yards, 1 TD
Defensive Leaders:
Jason Henderson: 8 total tackles (5 solo)
Noah Johnson: 6 total tackles (4 solo)
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Old Dominion | Indiana |
| :———— | :————— | :———- |
| total Yards | 314 | 502 |
| Passing Yards | 96 | 193 |
| Rushing Yards | 218 | 309 |
| First Downs | 11 | 28 |
| Penalties | 9-66 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Sacks-TFLs | 1-4 | 1-3 |
Scoring Summary
| Quarter | Team | Score | Description |
| :———- | :——- | :——– | :————– |
| Q1 | ODU | 7 | Blake Watson 1-yard run |
| Q1 | IU | 7 | Trent Howland 2-yard run |
| Q2 | IU | 10 | Elijah Cooks 27-yard pass from Tayven Jackson |
| Q2 | IU | 3 | James Evans 31-yard field goal |
| Q3 | IU | 7 | Kaelon Black 11-yard run |
| Q4 | ODU | 7 | Jamari tharpe 11-yard pass from Grant Wilson |
Indiana’s next game is scheduled for noon on September 6th against Kennesaw State at Memorial Stadium.