The Indiana football team started the Curt Cignetti era with a 31-7 victory at home against Florida International.
Kurtis Rourke, a transfer from Ohio University, led the way with 180 yards passing (15 for 24) and a score. Elijah Green had 82 yards rushing on 5 carries. Aiden Fisher led the defense with 12 total tackles. Amare Ferrell recorded an interception for the Hoosiers.
Here's Michael Niziolek's quick story and Zach Osterman's grades for the game. We'll have more coverage soon.
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Final: Indiana starts the 2024 season 1-0
Curt Cignetti got a win in his first game as the head coach of the Indiana football team. The rushing attack totaled 234 yards on 40 carries between 6 players.
Indiana 31, FIU 7
1:06 left 4Q: Indiana gets another touchdown
On 2nd and 22, Elijah Green broke free for a 51-yard score.
Indiana 31, FIU 7
End of 3Q: Indiana leads FIU going into fourth quarter
Kurtis Rourke is having a good day with 180 yards passing (15 for 21). Ty Son Lawton leads the rushing attack with 71 yards on 14 attempts and 2 touchdowns. Omar Cooper Jr. has 3 receptions for 45 yards.
Jailin Walker and Aiden Fisher have 7 total tackles each.
Indiana 24, FIU 7
5:51 left 3Q: IU football extends lead with field goal
Indiana's offense has had several long drives today. This last one lasted 13 plays and went 88 yards (6:24). Nicolas Radicic made a 35-yard field goal to extend IU's lead.
Indiana 24, FIU 7
0:48 left 2Q: FIU gets on the board with a touchdown
FIU scored right before halftime. Keyone Jenkins threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Rocky Beers.
Indiana 21, FIU 7
4:53 left 2Q: Ty Son Lawton scores second TD of game
Ty Son Lawton found the end zone again. This time it was on a 2-yard run. The drive consisted of 16 plays for 93 yards (8:05).
Indiana 21, FIU 0
End of 1Q: Kurtis Rourke has impressive first quarter
Kurtis Rourke was 6 for 9 with 68 yards. Ty Son Lawton ran for 32 yards on 4 carries. Omar Cooper Jr. caught 2 passes for 35 yards.
Indiana 14, FIU 0
1:23 left 1Q: Ty Son Lawton extends Hoosiers' lead
Ty Son Lawton ran in a 13-yard touchdown to give the Hoosiers a 14-point lead. The drive lasted 9 plays for 76 yards.
Indiana 14, FIU 0
9:14 left 1Q: Kurtis Rourke throws first TD for IU football
Kurtis Rourke, the transfer from Ohio, tossed a 9-yard touchdown pass to Zach Horton. Indiana punted on their first drive but found the end zone in the second.
Indiana 7, FIU 0
IU football vs Florida International time today
- Date:Saturday, Aug. 31
- Time:3:30 p.m.
- Location: Memorial Stadium
What channel is Indiana vs FIU game on today?
- TV channel:BTN
- Streaming:FUBO
- Radio:Indiana Hoosier Sports Network, Sirius/XM Ch. 121 or 197
Indiana vs. FIU will be broadcast nationally on BTN. Joe Beninati and Matt Barkley will call the game from the booth at Memorial Stadium, with Shane Sparks reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game includeFUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Indiana vs FIU history
- Series record:Indiana leads, 3-0
- Indiana's last win:9/1/18 (38-28)
Indiana vs FIU predictions
Indiana 37, Florida International 20:"The offense clicks early but a combination of some dual-threat QB trouble and Week 1 mistakes keeps things from getting terribly out of hand. IU wins comfortably, though not without flaws." - IU Insider Zach Osterman
IU vs Florida International betting odds
Game lines and odds fromBetMGMas of Saturday:
- Spread:Indiana -21.5
- Over/under: 51.5
- Moneyline:Indiana -1600, FIU +900
Indiana vs FIU weather update
According to Weather.com, there will be scattered thunderstorms that develop during the afternoon. Storms may contain gusty winds. There is a high of 81 degrees and a 40% chance of rain.
Indiana football schedule 2024
- Aug. 31: FIU, 3:30 p.m., BTN
- Sept. 6: Western Illinois, 7 p.m., BTN
- Sept. 14: at UCLA, 7:30 p.m., NBA and Peaco*ck
- Sept. 21: Charlotte, TBA
- Sept. 28: Maryland, TBA
- Oct. 5: at Northwestern, TBA
- Oct. 19: Nebraska, TBA
- Oct. 26: Washington, TBA
- Nov. 2: at Michigan State, TBA
- Nov. 9: Michigan, TBA
- Nov. 23: at Ohio State, TBA
- Nov. 30: Purdue, TBA
- Record: 0-0
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FIU football schedule 2024
- Aug. 31: at Indiana, 3:30 p.m., BTN
- Sept. 7: Central Michigan, 6 p.m., ESPN+
- Sept. 14: at Florida Atlantic, 6 p.m., ESPN+
- Sept. 21: Monmouth, 6 p.m., ESPN+
- Sept. 28: Louisiana Tech, 6 p.m., ESPN platforms
- Oct. 8: at Liberty, 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network
- Oct. 16: at UTEP, 9 p.m., CBS Sports Network
- Oct. 22: Sam Houston, 7:30 p.m., ESPN U
- Oct. 29: New Mexico State, 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network
- Nov. 16: at Jacksonville State, 2 p.m., ESPN platforms
- Nov. 23: at Kennesaw State, 3 p.m., ESPN platforms
- Nov. 30: Middle Tennessee, 2 p.m., ESPN platforms
- Record: 0-0
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