Indiana Offense Battles Injuries Before Clash with Wisconsin

On November 11, 2025, the Indiana Hoosiers football team is facing injury concerns to two of their offensive starters as they prepare to take on the Wisconsin Badgers this weekend. During his press conference on Monday, Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti revealed that redshirt junior left guard Drew Evans will be sidelined for "a few weeks," while senior receiver Elijah Sarratt is considered day-to-day.

The Hoosiers were able to overcome the loss of Evans in their previous game against Penn State, with redshirt freshman Adedamola Ajani making his first career start at left guard. Ajani earned a 45.1 offensive grade from Pro Football Focus, though he did allow five pressures. Cignetti praised Ajani's performance, saying he "played well" in the absence of the injured Evans.

If Sarratt is unable to play against Wisconsin, sophomore Charlie Becker is expected to see significant playing time at receiver. Becker had a breakout game against Penn State, setting career highs with seven catches for 118 yards. Cignetti expressed pride in Becker's ability to seize his opportunity and become a quality contributor in the Hoosiers' receiving corps.

Despite the injury concerns, Indiana's offensive line managed to hold its own against Penn State's formidable defensive line in their previous outing. Cignetti acknowledged that the Hoosiers' quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, was sacked three times and hit six times, but also noted that there were "a number of clean pockets" for him to operate from as well.