Rutgers football falls to 1-4 after 47-15 loss to Indiana

Rutgers football suffered a 47-15 blowout loss to No. 5 Indiana on Saturday, dropping the Scarlet Knights to 1-4 on the season. The defeat at SHI Stadium leaves the team entering its bye week with mounting concerns. Rutgers' defense surrendered 595 total yards, including 204 rushing yards from Indiana's Turbo Richard, while quarterback Josh Hoover threw for 251 yards and four touchdowns. Starting quarterback Dylan Lonergan left with an apparent injury, replaced by AJ Surace, who threw a 53-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter. Coach Greg Schiano had emphasized limiting big plays, but Indiana averaged 8.9 yards per play. Rutgers managed just 254 yards of offense. The Scarlet Knights next face Maryland after the bye week, with the defense's continued struggles raising doubts about their ability to compete.