Indiana Football Opens 2025 Season With Win Over Old Dominion

The No. 20 Indiana Hoosiers football team started their 2025 season with a 27-14 home victory over Old Dominion, overcoming an early 75-yard touchdown run by Old Dominion's quarterback Colton Joseph. Indiana's offense, led by transfer quarterback Fernando Mendoza in his debut, rallied to score 27 points including a pivotal 91-yard punt return touchdown by senior transfer Jonathan Brady. Defensively, Indiana tightened up following the initial setback, with key plays such as an interception by junior safety Amare Ferrell contributing to the win. Meanwhile, former Indiana quarterback Tayven Jackson led UCF to a 17-10 season-opening win, stepping in after an injury to the starter and demonstrating strong passing that included two touchdowns. Additionally, the Indiana men's soccer team experienced a slow start but rallied to defeat Green Bay, with key goals from transfers Palmer Ault and Michael Nesci turning the game around after conceding an early goal. These performances reflect a theme of Indiana teams overcoming early challenges to secure important opening victories in their respective sports.