Big Ten releases initial injury report for Indiana football vs. Northwestern, here's a look at the latest updates:

The 3-0 Indiana Hoosiers kickoff Big Ten play at home against the Northwestern Wildcats on Friday night. After three "sauna games", Indiana fans are looking at perfect fall weather.

The Indiana Hoosiers spent Curt Cignetti's first two seasons rebranding the program. Now the fifth-ranked and still unbeaten Hoosiers face the next big challenge — maintaining their status as a national football powerhouse.

College Football Enquirer co-hosts Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss if Northwestern has any chance of upsetting Indiana on Friday night or will this be another easy test for the Hoosiers?

IU coach Curt Cignetti came equipped with stats, as if to defend his level of concern of how good Northwestern is. Here's what he expects in the Big Ten opener.

Northwestern (2-0) at No. 5 Indiana (3-0), Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. EDT. Opening Line: Indiana by 22.5. Against the spread: Indiana 0-3, Northwestern 2-0. How to watch: FOX Key stats Indiana Offense Overall: 461.

Favored by three touchdowns against a vulnerable Northwestern run defense, Indiana is primed to feed Lee Beebe Jr. and Turbo Richard for a dominant afternoon on the ground.

The Indiana Hoosiers start Big Ten Conference play against the Northwestern Wildcats: Start time, where to watch, injuries, odds, analysis.