<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2FGyFo_1H5lug6e00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2FGyFo_1H5lug6e00" width="1600" height="896" ><figcaption>Indiana linebacker Rolijah Hardy (5) forces Michigan quarterback Tommy Carr (14) to fumble during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.</figcaption></figure>Many have been waiting for the initial availability report to be published for Indiana’s game against the USC Trojans. Both teams are coming off their bye weeks, but questions surround Indiana’s quarterback position as Josh Hoover was knocked out of the Hoosiers’ last game against Minnesota. New concerns arose when the point spread jumped nearly three points on Wednesday afternoon in favor of Indiana.Game Day UpdateThe Hoosiers will be without starting linebacker Rolijah Hardy this week, expect Jacob Savage to replace him. Hardy missed the game against Minnesota after tweaking his back during warmups two weeks ago.It is still uncertain who the quarterback will be.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4LZiAh_1H5lug6e00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4LZiAh_1H5lug6e00" width="818" height="1000" ></figure>Thursday Update:Indiana has added starting right guard Joe Brunner to the report as ‘OUT’ for Saturday’s game against USC. He was not on the initial report on Wednesday. Cornerback AJ Harris has been upgraded to probable.The biggest news of the night is that the Hoosiers will be without starting running back Turbo Richard and that quarterback Josh Hoover is not listed on the report.There has been questions about Hoover’s health for weeks as he had to leave for one play against Ohio State. Hoover has struggled since Indiana’s win over Rutgers. He has seen both his completion percentage and yards per attempt plummet since then.Richard was hurt during Indiana’s win over Minnesota. He is the Hoosiers’ leading rusher with 745 yards and six touchdowns. Indiana defensive lineman Kellan Wyatt will miss his second game in a row.At first glance there does not seem to be any significant injuries for the USC Trojans.A second availability report will be published on Thursday at 8 pm ET The Hoosiers and Trojans kick off at 3:30 pm ET in Bloomington on Saturday.</div></body>

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Many have been waiting for the initial availability report to be published for Indiana’s game against the USC Trojans. Both teams are coming off their bye weeks, but questions surround Indiana’s quarterback position as Josh Hoover was knocked out of the Hoosiers’ last game against Minnesota. New concerns arose when the point spread jumped nearly three points on Wednesday afternoon in favor of Indiana.

Indiana Will Be Down a Third Starter on Saturday

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Many have been waiting for the initial availability report to be published for Indiana’s game against the USC Trojans. Both teams are coming off their bye 

Indiana Will Be Down a Third Starter on Saturday

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