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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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- WR: Indiana WR Charlie Becker is quickly emerging as my favorite player to watch every week.
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Other Games - 2026 season
- QB/WR: The key will be like last year and is true vs essentially any top QB/WR duo is getting to the QB.
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- WR: I normally would wait till a guys career is complete but he’s certainly right there for me with Ernie Jones.
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- WR: Charlie Becker Collin Dixon The @IlliniFootball WR erupted for a first half hat trick of TDs hours after the Indiana star did the same.
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Instant reaction: Takeaways from No. 5 Indiana's 55-0 win over Howard
- Injury: IU wide receiver Charlie Becker makes an acrobatic catch for a touchdown against Howard on September 12, 2026.
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