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Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch (12) throws in the first quarter against Indiana on Oct. 5, 2024, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch (12) throws in the first quarter against Indiana on Oct. 5, 2024, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
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Photos from Northwestern’s 41-24 loss to No. 23 Indiana on Oct. 5, 2024, at Martin Stadium in Evanston.

Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Evan Smith (12) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) in the fourth quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Evan Smith (12) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) in the fourth quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Jack Lausch (12) takes the snap in the third quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern quarterback Jack Lausch takes the snap in the third quarter against Indiana on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers running back Justice Ellison (6) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Evan Smith (12) in the first quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers running back Justice Ellison (6) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Evan Smith (12) in the first quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke (9) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Anto Saka (4) in the first quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke (9) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Anto Saka (4) in the first quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Robert Fitzgerald (6) in the first quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Robert Fitzgerald (6) in the first quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke (9) hands off to running back Ty Son Lawton (17) in the third quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke (9) hands off to running back Ty Son Lawton (17) in the third quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) defends Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver A.J. Henning (8) in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) defends Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver A.J. Henning (8) in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Miles Cross (19) catches the ball with one foot in bounds for a touchdown reception in the second quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Miles Cross (19) catches the ball with one foot in bounds for a touchdown reception in the second quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Jack Lausch (12) throws to tight end Thomas Gordon (87) in the second quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Jack Lausch (12) throws to tight end Thomas Gordon (87) in the second quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats tight end Thomas Gordon (87) makes a first down gesture after a reception in the second quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats tight end Thomas Gordon (87) makes a first down gesture after a reception in the second quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Jack Lausch (12) runs past the defense of Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Jailin Walker (2) in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats quarterback Jack Lausch (12) runs past the defense of Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Jailin Walker (2) in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (5) breaks a tackle from Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Xander Mueller (34) for a 52-yard run in the third quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston.(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers receiver Ke'Shawn Williams (5) breaks a tackle from Northwestern Wildcats linebacker Xander Mueller (34) for a 52-yard run in the third quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston.(John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver A.J. Henning (8) celebrates a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver A.J. Henning (8) celebrates a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver A.J. Henning (8) celebrates a touchdown with a coach in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver A.J. Henning (8) celebrates a touchdown with a coach in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers running back Ty Son Lawton (17) takes a hand off in the fourth quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers running back Ty Son Lawton (17) takes a hand off in the fourth quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke (9) winds up for a pass in the fourth quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke (9) winds up for a pass in the fourth quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti walks the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti walks the sideline in the fourth quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Robert Fitzgerald (6) in the first quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) is tackled by Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Robert Fitzgerald (6) in the first quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Theran Johnson (10) breaks up a pass intended for Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) in the first quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats defensive back Theran Johnson (10) breaks up a pass intended for Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) in the first quarter at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers running back Ty Son Lawton warms up for a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers running back Ty Son Lawton warms up for a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke warms up for a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke warms up for a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers defensive back D'Angelo Ponds warms up for a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers defensive back D'Angelo Ponds warms up for a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans stand for the national anthem for a game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans stand for the national anthem for a game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans tailgate at a parking lot south of Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus before a game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Indiana Hoosiers on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans tailgate at a parking lot south of Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus before a game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Indiana Hoosiers on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Henry Featherston (cq) carries several helmets from the field to players for a game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Henry Featherston (cq) carries several helmets from the field to players for a game between the Northwestern Wildcats and Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A fan wears a T-shirt with Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti's name in the fourth quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A fan wears a T-shirt with Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti's name in the fourth quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers fans celebrate a touchdown in the third quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Indiana Hoosiers fans celebrate a touchdown in the third quarter against the Northwestern Wildcats at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats players enter the field for a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats players enter the field for a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern Wildcats head coach David Braun enters the field with players for a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Martin Stadium on the Northwestern University campus on Oct. 5, 2024, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Northwestern coach David Braun enters the field with players for a game against Indiana on Oct. 5, 2024, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)