Indiana football QB Josh Hoover exits game vs Minnesota to start second half

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football starting quarterback Josh Hoover was replaced by backup Grant Wilson to start the third quarter with the No. 4 Hoosiers trailing 10-7 to Minnesota.

Hoover, who has been battling an injury to his throwing arm, was 8 of 19 for 119 yards with a touchdown and interception in the first half. He wasn’t listed on the availability report two hours before kickoff, but was briefly shaken up on a blindside hit that was flagged for a penalty on IU’s final offensive snap before halftime.

Best photos from Big Ten’s Indiana Hoosiers versus Minnesota football

Best photos from Big Ten’s Indiana Hoosiers versus Minnesota football

Indiana football QB Josh Hoover exits game vs Minnesota to start second half

Best photos from Big Ten’s Indiana Hoosiers versus Minnesota football

Best photos from Big Ten’s Indiana Hoosiers versus Minnesota football

Best photos from Big Ten’s Indiana Hoosiers versus Minnesota football

Best photos from Big Ten’s Indiana Hoosiers versus Minnesota football

Best photos from Big Ten’s Indiana Hoosiers versus Minnesota football

Wilson played extended snaps in a 55-0 win over Howard back in Week 2. He threw for a pair of touchdowns on his first since Indiana‘s win over Indiana State during the 2025 season.

“It was just a blessing,” Wilson said after the game. “It’s been a long journey, my whole career led me to this moment right here with coach Cignetti and this team. I love it, I love football so much, and it was just a blessing out there today.”

Michael Niziolek is the Indiana beat reporter for The Bloomington Herald-Times. You can follow him on X @michaelniziolek.