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Indiana Stuns Penn State with Last-Minute Touchdown
9 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Indiana's Fernando Mendoza throws game-winning TD pass with 36 seconds left
- Penn State had taken a 24-20 lead in the 4th quarter before the comeback
- Indiana remains unbeaten at 10-0, while Penn State drops to 3-6
On November 5, 2022, No. 2 Indiana pulled off a dramatic comeback victory on the road, defeating Penn State 27-24 in the final seconds. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the Hoosiers' game-winning drive, completing 5 of 8 passes for 87 yards and finding wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. for a 7-yard touchdown with just 36 seconds remaining.
Penn State had taken a 24-20 lead earlier in the fourth quarter, with running backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen scoring touchdowns to erase Indiana's 10-point advantage. However, Mendoza and the Hoosiers refused to be denied, driving 80 yards down the field in the final minutes to secure the win.
The victory keeps Indiana unbeaten at 10-0 on the season, while Penn State drops to 3-6 after a brutally disappointing start that saw head coach James Franklin fired halfway through the year. The Nittany Lions were unable to hold on for the upset, falling to 1-27 against top-five teams since 2000.
