Indiana football had seven sacks against Illinois and 10 tackles for loss. IU had eight sacks in three games previously.

IU coach Curt Cignetti said the tape showed how Luke Altmyer, Illinois quarterback, performs under pressure.

Next up is a rushing attack in Iowa, which IU said it is geared up to stop.

BLOOMINGTON — In the early moments of Indiana football ’s throttling of Illinois on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium, the Fighting Illini already near midfield and driving, a single play seemed to set the tone a dominant defensive performance wholly uncharacteristic of what the Hoosiers had shown through three games in 2025.

Facing third-and-5 from his team’s own 45-yard-line, Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer found himself flushed out of the pocket, scrambling to the left with

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