A late-week wrinkle clouds the Indiana football team's spotless run, with top receiver Elijah Sarratt trending away from action after a hamstring issue surfaced following the Maryland win. The veteran target, who paces the Hoosiers in touchdowns and yards per catch, was described as unlikely for Penn State, a precaution that prioritizes November availability over one Saturday’s fire drill.

Zach Osterman reported that Sarratt is day-to-day. Curt Cignetti kept the timeline deliberately tight , saying he will know more every single day. That stance fits how Indiana has managed stars all fall, balancing the push for seeding with the bigger goal of staying whole for the stretch.

Without Sarratt, the plan shifts, not the identity. Expect more volume for Omar Cooper Jr. and E.J. William

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