Indiana Hoosiers Dominate Purdue in Old Oaken Bucket Game, Securing Perfect Regular SeasonThe Indiana Hoosiers delivered a resounding victory over the Purdue Boilermakers in the one hundredth Old Oaken Bucket game, winning fifty-six to zero. This dominant performance in West Lafayette secured a perfect twelve and zero regular season for the Hoosiers, fulfilling head coach Curt Cignettis wish for an exclamation point finish. The tone was set early, with Amare Ferrell intercepting Purdues first pass, giving Indiana excellent field position right away. Despite frigid temperatures, the Hoosiers offense caught fire in the second quarter, largely thanks to their strong running game. Fernando Mendoza scored on a seven-yard run, followed by a physical sixteen-yard touchdown from Kaelon Black. The true highlight of the first half came when Roman Hemby broke free for an eighty-two-yard touchdown run, putting Indiana up twenty-eight to three and effectively starting the rout. Meanwhile, the Indiana defense was just as impressive, eager to create their own exclamation point. They tallied ten tackles for loss, forced twelve three-and-outs, and recovered a fumble, making life incredibly difficult for the Purdue offense. Even as the Hoosiers began to substitute in younger players, the scoring continued, showcasing the depth and talent of the team. In the second half, the passing game also came alive, with Fernando Mendoza connecting with Omar Cooper Junior for a forty-three-yard touchdown. Cooper Junior broke several tackles on his way to the endzone, demonstrating why hes considered one of the best receivers in the country. Even the backups, like Alberto Mendoza with a fifty-eight-yard quarterback keeper and Davion Chandler with a sixty-five-yard receiving touchdown, made big plays. Following the game, Coach Cignetti reiterated his pre-game comments, stating they wanted to leave with an exclamation point, not a question mark, and they certainly did. This historic win in a rivalry long dominated by Purdue signals a new chapter for Indiana football. With their twelve and zero record, the Hoosiers have clinched a spot in the Big Ten Championship game next week, where theyll undoubtedly aim for another emphatic victory.

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