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Elijah Sarratt, Omar Cooper Jr. headline receiving corps that has No. 2 Indiana soaring

Elijah Sarratt came to Indiana to show he could excel against the nation’s top secondaries

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Big game in blowout Cooper reeled in all eight targets for 115 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-13 win against Michigan State.

Impact Following a game in which he broke his four-game scoring streak, Cooper got back on track against Michigan State, catching eight passes for 115 yards and a touchdown. The 6-foot receiver found the end zone on a 48-yard scoring strike from quarterback Fernando Mendoza in the third quarter, giving the Hoosiers a 28-10 lead at the time and effectively breaking the game open. Cooper will hope to start up another scoring streak building off this week's performance, with his next opportunity coming agaisnt UCLA on Saturday.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mendoza throws four TD passes and No. 3 Indiana overwhelms Michigan State 38-13

Fernando Mendoza completed 24 of 28 passes for 332 yards and four touchdowns and No. 3 Indiana celebrated its highest ranking in program history with a 38-13 rout of Michigan State

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Breaks scoring streak Cooper had seven receptions (on eight targets) for 58 yards during Saturday's 30-20 victory over Oregon.

Impact While Cooper managed a decent statline against the Ducks, he failed to find the end zone for the first time since Indiana's season opener against Old Dominion. Despite the lack of touchdowns, the volume Cooper saw against Oregon was encouraging as he drew eight targets on the day, catching seven of them. The 6-foot receiver has been productive for the Hoosiers this season, catching 30 passes for 490 yards adn six touchdowns through the team's first six games. A home matchup against Michigan State awaits on Saturday.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

College Football Week 7 Picks, Preview: What To Expect in OSU-Illinois, Indiana-Oregon

Ohio State has its toughest road test so far this season, while there will be a top-10 matchup in Oregon. Joel Klatt breaks down what to exp...

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Week 7 Picks, Preview: What To Expect in OSU-Illinois, Indiana-Oregon

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OCTOBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Fourth straight scoring game Cooper hauled in 4 of 8 targets for 55 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-15 win over Iowa.

Impact Despite totaling just 55 yards on the day, Cooper salvaged his afternoon by finding the end zone against the Hawkeyes, extending his touchdown streak to four consecutive games. The 6-foot receiver connected with quarterback Fernando Mendoza on a 14-yard scoring strike in the first quarter, putting the Hoosiers on the board early against a stout Iowa defense. Cooper has been a major playmaker for the Hoosiers to start the 2025 season but will see a tougher road as the season progresses, starting with a monster matchup against Oregon following Indiana's upcoming bye.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Indiana gets late touchdown to beat Iowa, 20-15

Fernando Mendoza threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Sarratt with 1:28 to play to give No. 11 Indiana a 20-15 win over Iowa

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores against Illini Cooper hauled in 6 of 7 targets for 78 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 63-10 victory against Illinois.

Impact Cooper found the end zone on an 11-yard scoring strike from quarterback Fernando Mendoza in the first quarter, giving the Hoosiers a 14-7 lead at the time. The 6-foot receiver has been a productive member of the Indiana passing attack through four games, catching 19 of 22 passes for 377 yards and five touchdowns in that time to go along with 75 yards and a score on the ground as well. His next opportunity will come against Iowa on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive 63-10 rout over Illinois helps Indiana climb to No. 11, but will it silence the doubters?

Indiana has spent coach Curt Cignetti’s entire two-year tenure hearing doubters question how good his Hoosiers really were

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 19 Indiana Overwhelms No. 9 Illinois In 63-10 Victory

No. 19 Indiana blew past No. 9 Illinois 63-10 for its first win over a top 10 foe in five years — and easily the most lopsided.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 19 Indiana Overwhelms No. 9 Illinois In 63-10 Victory

Explodes against Sycamores Cooper hauled in all 10 targets for 207 yards and four touchdowns during Friday's 73-0 win over Indiana State.

Impact Cooper put together a career day in what would turn out to be an absolute destruction of Indiana State at the hand sof the Hoosiers. The 6-foot receiver was a monster throughout the day, setting career-highs across the board in catches, yards and touchdowns on the day. Though the competition level will increase as the season progresses, Cooper will be hoping to build off Saturday's performance and earn himself a more consistent role within the Indiana offense moving forward. A ranked matchup against Illinois awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

4 Observations from Indiana's 73-0 Win over Indiana State From a dominant defensive performance to receiver Omar Cooper Jr.'s record-setting day, here are four takeaways from Indiana football's win...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • SI.COM

Mendoza, Cooper lead No. 22 Indiana to 73-0 victory over overmatched Indiana State BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Fernando Mendoza threw five first-half touchdown passes, Omar Cooper Jr. tied an Indiana record with four TD recept...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Indiana Drops 73 Points In Blowout Win Against Indiana State

Fernando Mendoza threw five first-half touchdown passes as the No. 22 Hoosiers routed Indiana State 73-0 on Friday night.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Indiana Drops 73 Points In Blowout Win Against Indiana State

Indiana State Sycamores vs. No. 22 Indiana Hoosiers Highlights | FOX College Football

Indiana State Sycamores vs. No. 22 Indiana Hoosiers Highlights | FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Fernando Mendoza connects with Omar Cooper Jr. for a 13-yard TD, extending Indiana's lead over Indiana State

Fernando Mendoza connects with Omar Cooper Jr. for a 13-yard TD, extending Indiana's lead over Indiana State

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Logs rushing score Cooper reeled in their only target for 40 yards while ruhsing for 75 yards and a touchdown on one attempt during Saturday's 56-9 win over Kennesaw State.

Impact Despite recording just two touches on the day, Cooper made the most of his opportunities, hauling in a 40-yard reception on his only target through the air. His true highlight of the day came on the ground, however, as the 6-foot receiver broke multiple tackles on his way to taking a reverse 75 yards to the house in the third quarter. While Cooper hasn't seen many opportunities through the team's first two games, he has certainly displayed his big-play ability, averaging a ridiculous 41.8 yards per touch in that timeframe. A matchup against Indiana State awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs rushing score Cooper reeled in their only target for 40 yards while ruhsing for 75 yards and a touchdown on one attempt during Saturday's 56-9 win over Kennesaw State.

Impact Despite recording just two touches on the day, Cooper made the most of his opportunities, hauling in a 40-yard reception on his only target through the air. His true highlight of the day came on the ground, however, as the 6-foot receiver broke multiple tackles on his way to taking a reverse 75 yards to the house in the third quarter. While Cooper hasn't seen many opportunities through the team's first two games, he has certainly displayed his big-play ability, averaging a ridiculous 41.8 yards per touch in that timeframe. A matchup against Indiana State awaits on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mendoza's 4 TD passes power No. 23 Indiana to a 56-9 rout of Kennesaw State

Fernando Mendoza threw for four touchdowns to lead No. 23 Indiana to a 56-9 rout of Kennesaw State

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Kennesaw State Owls vs. No. 23 Indiana Hoosiers Highlights | FOX College Football

Kennesaw State Owls vs. No. 23 Indiana Hoosiers Highlights | FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Omar Cooper Jr. goes all the way for Indiana

Omar Cooper Jr. goes all the way for Indiana

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Omar Cooper Jr. takes it 75 yards to the house for a TD, extending Indiana's lead over Kennesaw State

Omar Cooper Jr. takes it 75 yards to the house for a TD, extending Indiana's lead over Kennesaw State

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Returns to game Saturday Cooper (ankle) has returned to Saturday's game against Kennesaw State, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Cooper departed the game briefly due to an injury, but he's back in the mix. Expect the wideout to continue playing a prominent role in the Hoosiers' passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers apparent injury Cooper went to the locker room after suffering an apparent ankle injury Saturday against Kennesaw State, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Cooper appeared to twist his ankle before leaving the game. The redshirt junior had one catch for 40 yards before departing. Cooper logged 28 receptions for 594 yards and seven touchdowns last season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE