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Preview & Prediction: No. 4 Indiana vs. Western Kentucky
- Khobie Martin's early-season injury has expanded Lee Beebe Jr.'s opportunity in Indiana's backfield. Beebe followed 33 yards on 14 carries against North Texas with 112 on 16 carries against Howard; the writer views him as a complementary option to Turbo Richard, not a newly announced lead-back change.
- Curt Cignetti said Indiana is integrating Nick Marsh and Shazz Preston at different receiver spots, explaining Preston's start in Marsh's place against Howard. Marsh has five targets through two games in a low-volume passing attack. The lineup variation does not by itself establish a demotion or injury.
- Indiana safety Preston Zachman started both games but received below-average PFF grades, according to the preview. The writer sees recovery of game rhythm after last year's season-ending injury and learning the scheme as context, with Quan Sanks' strong play potentially pressuring his snaps. No safety rotation change was announced.
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- Intel: After seeing just two weeks of college football I'm extremely confident in Indiana having a chance to repeat.
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Game Summary: No. 5 Indiana 55, Howard 0
- Pick/market: Indiana running back Turbo Richard fights for more yards against Howard on September 12, 2026 (Photo: James Cocherell/Peegs.com) BLOOMINGTON, Ind.
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