Grant Wilson throws 2 TDs as No. 6 Indiana beats No. 15 USC

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 01:01 · Archive

No. 6 Indiana defeated No. 15 USC 27-13 on Saturday, with quarterback Grant Wilson throwing two touchdown passes in his first start.

No. 6 Indiana defeated No. 15 USC 27-13 on Saturday in Bloomington, with quarterback Grant Wilson throwing two touchdown passes in his first start for the Hoosiers. Khobie Martin scored on a 1-yard run with 2:39 left in the third quarter, and Charlie Becker caught a 42-yard touchdown pass with 3:30 remaining in the game. Indiana's defence recorded two late interceptions to preserve the victory.

Wilson finished 17 of 27 for 305 yards with one interception in an up-and-down performance. Coach Curt Cignetti chose Wilson over healthy starter Josh Hoover. Running backs Lee Beebe Jr. and Martin combined for 141 yards on 26 carries. USC's Jayden Maiava completed 26 of 42 passes for 311 yards and one touchdown but was intercepted three times, twice in the fourth quarter.

The victory improves Indiana to 9-1 overall and solidifies its postseason resume after falling five spots in this week's playoff rankings. The Hoosiers have won three straight since losing to then-No. 2 Ohio State. For USC, the defeat leaves the Trojans at 7-3 and likely ends their hopes of winning the Big Ten title.

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• Grant Wilson throws 2 TD passes, No. 6 Indiana beats No. 15 USC 27-13Grant Wilson threw two touchdown passes in his first start for No. 6 Indiana, Khobie Martin scored on a 1-yard run and the Hoosiers had two late interceptions to preserve a crucial 27-13 victory over No. 15 USC on Saturday.Clickorlando · 15 Nov, 00:30
• Grant Wilson throws 2 TD passes, No. 6 Indiana beats No. 15 USC 27-13Grant Wilson threw two touchdown passes in his first start for No. 6 Indiana, Khobie Martin scored on a 1-yard run and the Hoosiers had two late interceptions to preserve a crucial 27-13 victory over No. 15 USC on Saturday.News4Jax · 15 Nov, 00:30

In this story: Grant Wilson · Indiana · USC · Khobie Martin · Curt Cignetti · Jayden Maiava · Ohio State · Bloomington

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