Indiana Football Defeats Purdue 66-0

The No. 10 Indiana Hoosiers achieved a historic 66-0 victory over Purdue, marking their largest win in the rivalry and securing their spot in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff with an 11-1 record. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke threw six touchdown passes, while the Hoosiers' defense held Purdue to just 67 yards of offense, resulting in the most lopsided loss in Purdue's history. Indiana coach Curt Cignetti emphasized the importance of 'style points' in the playoff rankings, which factored into their dominant performance. Although the Hoosiers were eliminated from the Big Ten championship game earlier that day, their remarkable season included a school record for wins and scoring 40-plus points in eight games. Indiana now awaits the playoff seeding, with potential opponents including Penn State and Notre Dame. The loss concluded an abysmal season for Purdue, finishing with a 1-11 record and no wins in the Big Ten.