2026 season
Game log, first-half results, team totals, and the October 31 Minnesota lines.
Analysis and listed odds checked October 28, 2026. Odds are a dated snapshot, not a live feed.
2026 season
Through October 24. Listed closing spreads and totals vary by sportsbook.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Listed Indiana line | ATS | Listed total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | North Texas | W 52–16 | −39.5 | No cover | 57.5 | Over |
| Sep 12 | Howard | W 55–0 | −57.5 | No cover | 67.5 | Under |
| Sep 19 | Western Kentucky | W 38–0 | −44.5 | No cover | 59.5 | Under |
| Sep 25 | Northwestern | W 29–23 | −20.5 | No cover | 49.5 | Over |
| Oct 3 | at Rutgers | W 47–15 | −24.5 | Cover | 56.5 | Over |
| Oct 10 | at Nebraska | W 20–17 | −9.5 | No cover | 48.5 | Under |
| Oct 17 | Ohio State | L 15–19 | +3 | No cover | 49.5 | Under |
| Oct 24 | at Michigan | W 13–6 (OT) | −7.5 | No cover | 43.5 | Under |
ATS = against the spread. O/U = combined score against the listed total. Sources: Indiana schedule ↗ · historical lines ↗.
2026 season
Halftime scores are actual. First-half lines marked “est.” are estimates, not archived sportsbook quotes.
| Opponent | Halftime score | Indiana 1H line | 1H ATS | 1H total | 1H O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas | 24–6 | −23.5 est. | No cover | 30 est. | Push |
| Howard | 41–0 | −34 est. | Cover | 35 est. | Over |
| Western Kentucky | 14–0 | −26.5 est. | No cover | 31 est. | Under |
| Northwestern | 12–0 | −12 est. | Push | 25.5 est. | Under |
| at Rutgers | 23–0 | −14.5 est. | Cover | 29.5 est. | Under |
| at Nebraska | 3–10 | −5.5 est. | No cover | 25 est. | Under |
| Ohio State | 7–10 | +2 est. | No cover | 25.5 est. | Under |
| at Michigan | 6–0 | −4.5 est. | Cover | 22.5 est. | Under |
The first seven estimated lines are from Sports Analysis ↗. Michigan's first-half spread and total are calculated from its listed full-game lines using approximately 59% of spread and 52% of total. They are illustrative only; the 1H ATS and O/U counts above are not verified betting results.
Saturday, October 31 / Minnesota
For and against counts compare season scores with the listed thresholds. 8 Indiana games; 7 Minnesota games.
| Period / team | Next-game line and prices | Scored: over / under | Opponent allowed: over / under |
|---|---|---|---|
| First half · Indiana | 16.5 · O −125 / U −105 | 3 / 5 | 2 / 5 |
| First half · Minnesota | 5.5 · O −120 / U −110 | 5 / 2 | 3 / 5 |
| Full game · Indiana | 30.5 · O −125 / U −105 | 4 / 4 | 2 / 5 |
| Full game · Minnesota | 9.5 · O −135 / U +105 | 7 / 0 | 5 / 3 |
Counts use this matchup's fixed team-total thresholds, not each historical game's team-total line. Odds: EV Analytics ↗, checked October 28. Scores: Indiana ↗ · Minnesota ↗. Halftime scores from game box scores.
| Opponent | 1H for–against | Game for–against |
|---|---|---|
| North Texas | 24–6 | 52–16 |
| Howard | 41–0 | 55–0 |
| Western Kentucky | 14–0 | 38–0 |
| Northwestern | 12–0 | 29–23 |
| at Rutgers | 23–0 | 47–15 |
| at Nebraska | 3–10 | 20–17 |
| Ohio State | 7–10 | 15–19 |
| at Michigan | 6–0 | 13–6 (OT) |
| Opponent | 1H for–against | Game for–against |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Illinois | 35–7 | 59–7 |
| Mississippi State | 6–28 | 13–38 |
| Akron | 20–0 | 41–7 |
| at Washington | 21–10 | 27–24 |
| Michigan | 7–14 | 20–14 |
| at Purdue | 3–20 | 13–41 |
| Iowa | 3–3 | 13–10 |
Saturday, October 31
2:30 p.m. Central · Memorial Stadium · Bloomington, Indiana
Source: EV Analytics odds board ↗. Checked October 28, 2026. Books and prices vary.
Sources: Indiana game notes ↗ · Minnesota results ↗.
Saturday, October 31
Dated lines · check current prices before a decision
Minnesota +20.5 covers if Minnesota wins or loses by 20 points or fewer.
This is a research lean, not a positive expected value finding. No spread bet is recommended until a current price, team availability, and an opponent-adjusted projection support it.
The season-average baseline is above 41.5. It is lifted by large early-season scores; Indiana's last three combined game totals were 37, 34, and 19.
Counterpoint: Minnesota allowed 38 to Mississippi State and 41 to Purdue. The pace and opponent adjustments have not been tested.
No game-total recommendation at the listed line.
The first-half baseline is almost identical to the listed line. Indiana's last three first halves totaled 13, 17, and 6 points.
Counterpoint: Minnesota's first-half totals have varied from 6 to 42 points.
No first-half total recommendation at the listed line.
The simple baseline averages each team's scoring with its opponent's allowed points, then adds the two values. Counts compare 2026 scores with this matchup's fixed total. This baseline has not been backtested; it is not a measured betting edge. Scores: Indiana ↗ · Minnesota ↗. Lines: EV Analytics ↗, checked October 28.
Before kickoff
The listed prices may change.
Recheck spread, game total, first-half markets, and team totals.
Confirm starters, injuries, and any roster changes.
Review weather and pace assumptions.
Past results are descriptive. No wager has been identified with measured positive expected value.