Indiana starting quarterback exits game vs Minnesota after halftime

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.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.”This story will be updated.Want more Hoosiers coverage? Sign up for IndyStar's Hoosiers newsletter. Listen to Mind Your Banners, our IU Athletics-centric podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch the latest on IndyStar TV: Hoosiers.This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana starting quarterback exits game vs Minnesota after halftime