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No. 5 Indiana loses RB Richard, escapes Northwestern
Confirmed
In Short: No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers narrowly beat Northwestern 29-23 after starting running back Turbo Richard left with a leg injury.
Indiana's Turbo Richard, a standout running back, left Friday's game against Northwestern in the first half due to a right lower-leg injury.
Richard had rushed for 68 yards on nine carries before his injury, which occurred during a hip-drop tackle and a subsequent out-of-bounds hit by Northwestern's Brendan Flakes.
Coach Curt Cignetti did not provide an immediate update on Richard's status, stating that the Boston College transfer will do everything possible to recover.
Despite Richard's absence, Indiana maintained a 12-0 halftime lead and held off Northwestern's late-game surge, which included a 70-yard run by Beebe to the Wildcats' 5-yard line.
Northwestern had opportunities to tie the game, including a pass-interference call on their first 2-point attempt, but Indiana's defense held strong.
What this adds
The extent of Richard's injury and his availability for future games remains unclear.
USA TODAY Sports and IndyStar provided detailed analysis of the game and its implications for both teams.
What's confirmed
- Indiana's Turbo Richard, a standout running back, left Friday's game against Northwestern in the first half due to a right lower-leg injury.
- Richard had rushed for 68 yards on nine carries before his injury, which occurred during a hip-drop tackle and a subsequent out-of-bounds hit by Northwestern's Brendan Flakes.
- Coach Curt Cignetti did not provide an immediate update on Richard's status, stating that the Boston College transfer will do everything possible to recover.
- Despite Richard's absence, Indiana maintained a 12-0 halftime lead and held off Northwestern's late-game surge, which included a 70-yard run by Beebe to the Wildcats' 5-yard line.
- Northwestern had opportunities to tie the game, including a pass-interference call on their first 2-point attempt, but Indiana's defense held strong.
What's still developing
- The No. 4 Hoosiers (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) held a 12-0 lead at halftime before Northwestern’s offense started finding some success with quarterback Aidan Chiles at the helm.
- Although Lee Beebe Jr. was outstanding filling in for the injured back, it appeared Richard suffered a serious foot injury in the first half.
- For the latest, USA TODAY Sports wrote on Richard's injury.
- Here are the highlights from Indiana-Northwestern in Week 4: Warning sign or anomaly?
- The IndyStar gives overreactions to Indiana's nailbiter over Northwestern.
- No sooner can IU fans exhale following their close win over the Wildcats before needing to wait with bated breath again for updates on Turbo Richard.
- USA TODAY Sports' John Brice gave winners and losers for Indiana and Northwestern, beyond the obvious winners and losers of the game.