Still the heart of Indiana's offense, the running game has found its stride entering Week 3
- Indiana's opener produced 14.4 yards per passing play but only 3.1 yards per rush after removing Grant Wilson's late 43-yard run. Cignetti attributed the imbalance to North Texas prioritizing run defense while Indiana won one-on-one receiving matchups; it was not an announced shift to a pass-first offense.
- Indiana stayed with its run emphasis against Howard: 296 rushing yards on a day with 46 runs and 16 pass attempts, including an early commitment to the ground game. The article describes continuity rather than a major scheme change; the FCS opponent and late-game rushing volume limit what that rebound proves against stronger defenses.
- Lee Beebe and Turbo Richard each exceeded 100 rushing yards and averaged at least 7 yards per carry against Howard. Beebe described himself as the more physical runner and Richard as the faster, more elusive option, supporting complementary backfield roles rather than a single-back workload.
- Khobie Martin missed the Howard game after a forearm injury in the opener. The report says he remains in good spirits and anticipates his eventual return, but supplies no clearance, practice participation or firm return date; Beebe and Richard carried the productive two-back rotation in his absence.
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