WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Indiana capped its first unbeaten regular season on Friday, rolling past Purdue 56-3 in the 100th Old Oaken Bucket game.

The second-ranked Hoosiers took control early and pushed their record to 12-0, keeping the Bucket in Bloomington for a second straight year and securing their first trip to the Big Ten championship game.

Fernando Mendoza settled in after a cold start, throwing two touchdown passes and running for another. Roman Hemby paced the offense with 152 rushing yards, including an 82-yard touchdown. Elijah Sarratt and Omar Cooper Jr. added scoring catches, and Kaelon Black punched in two more on the ground.

Purdue finished its season at 2-10 after falling behind early and struggling to find momentum.

Indiana now turns its attention to the Big Ten title g

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