Redshirt junior defensive back Bryson Bonds and redshirt sophomore linebacker Isaiah Jones work together to take down Charlotte's running back Hahsaun Wilson on Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The two successfully blocked Wilson from scoring.
Senior wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams runs down the field during the game against the Charlotte 49ers on Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Williams scored one touchdown in Saturday's game.
Redshirt senior quarterback Kurtis Rourke runs with the ball during the game against the Charlotte 49ers on Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Rourke decided to run the ball to a touchdown by himself when no one was open to receive it.
Junior wide receiver Elijah Sarratt catches a pass mid-air during the game against Charlotte on Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Sarratt transferred from James Madison this year.
Senior wide receiver Andison Coby prepares to be tackled during the game against the Charlotte 49ers on Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Coby played in all 12 of last year's games.
Senior wide receiver Andison Coby rushes toward the end zone during the game against the Charlotte 49ers on Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. At the end of the first quarter, the score was in favor of the Hoosiers 10-0.
Senior quarterback Kurtis Rourke is a step away from scoring a touchdown in the Hoosiers' game against the Charlotte 49ers on Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Rourke scored the touchdown with a 12-yard run.
Senior wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams celebrates after a touchdown against the Charlotte 49ers on Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Williams scored one touchdown with a 19-yard pass from quarterback Kurtis Rourke.
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Carter Smith prepares for the play during the game against the Charlotte 49ers on Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Last season Smith started in all 12 games.
Redshirt junior Alejandro Quintero kicks the ball during the game against the Charlotte 49ers on Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Quintero first played for the Hoosiers in 2022.
NBA player and IU alumnus Victor Oladipo looks at the crowd during IU's game against the Charlotte 49ers on Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Oladipo was inducted into the IU Athletics Hall of Fame this week.
Sophomore defensive back Amare Ferrell covers a Charlotte player Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Ferrell had seven tackles during Saturday's game.
The IU student section gets hyped up at the start of the game against the Charlotte 49ers on Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. More students arrived as the game went on.
Redshirt freshman kicker Nicolas Radicic talks to Charlotte sophomore kicker Kyle Cunanan after the game Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. The two had just taken a photo together, like many other players were doing at the time.
Junior wide receiver Elijah Sarratt embraces a Charlotte staff member Sept. 21, 2024, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Sarratt tracked a total of 47 yards in Saturday's game.