HILLSDALE, Mich. – The 16th-ranked UIndy football team emerged from a long offseason Saturday with a successful season-opening road trip. The Greyhounds traveled to non-conference Hillsdale and earned a 42-16 win at Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium.

INS & OUTS
UIndy racked up three touchdowns in the second quarter and took a 28-7 lead into halftime. Cobi Lewis hauled in a pair of first-half TD catches to help stake the Hounds to the early lead.
 
The host Chargers generated some momentum late in the third quarter, however, with a safety followed by a touchdown drive. The surge cut the lead to 28-16 with 11-and-a-half minutes to go.
 
But UIndy diffused the rally with an absolute bomb on the very next play from scrimmage. Gavin Sukup found a streaking Lewis for a 48-yard connection to quickly flip the field. Later in the drive, the Hounds converted a 3rd and 7 with a 16-yard touchdown run by freshman Garrett Sherrell.
 
The Greyhounds would later seal the win with an interception on each of the final two Hillsdale drives.
 
IINSIDE THE BOX
- The UIndy D produced four turnovers on the night, including three INTs. DBs Alvin Contreras, Jalyn Givan and Key Crowell each earned their first career picks.
- The front seven also made big impact, compiling 11 tackles for a loss—four of which were sacks. Nine different Hounds had at least one TFL, led by Kole Viel (2.5) and Diego Piche (2.0).
- Sukup finished 14-for-24 passing for 265 yards and three touchdowns. It marked the second straight game versus Hillsdale that he managed three TDs passes and zero interceptions.
- UIndy's top three running backs all found the end zone Jon Lewis led the way with 129 rushing yards, Sherrell—in his collegiate debut—added 61 yards on just six carries, while Jaden Schlabach chipping in 20 yards.
- Veteran tight end Ethan Hand joined Cobi Lewis in the receiving TD column with a six-yard score in the second quarter.
- San Flowers led all players with 10 total tackles.
- Transfer-kciker Ian Burr was a perfect 6-for-6 in PAT attempts.
 

1st drive of the season ?? 1st touchdown of the season!#GoHounds | #TogetherWeWin pic.twitter.com/QoNjWNoZWK

— UIndy Football (@UIndyFB) September 7, 2024

 
UP NEXT
UIndy returns to the Circle City for its home opener Saturday, Sept. 14. The Greyhounds host GLVC-rival Truman State University under the lights at Key Stadium for a 6 p.m. kick. Click/tap here for important gameday info, including how to purchase tickets online.