Indiana got the kind of early-week injury update that makes a road trip a little easier to stomach.
The Hoosiers head to Lincoln on Saturday to face undefeated Nebraska, and after spending the last couple of weeks working through key injuries, the first Big Ten availability report for Week 6 gives Curt Cignetti’s team a much cleaner look. That matters, too, with Ohio State, Michigan, USC and Washington still on the schedule and Indiana trying to stay as close to full strength as possible.
The biggest boost comes on the defensive side. Cornerback AJ Harris is not listed on the report after missing time since going down in Week 1 against North Texas.
The Penn State transfer arrived in Bloomington with plenty of experience, having played in 35 games with 27 starts across one season at Georgia and two at Penn State. He also earned All-Big Ten defensive honorable mention recognition in 2025 after a strong junior year with the Nittany Lions.
Jaylen Bell has handled the spot well in Harris’ absence, but Harris now appears ready to go for Week 6.
Indiana also gets defensive lineman Daniel Ndukwe back off the report after he sat out Week 5 against Rutgers. That adds another body and another piece of talent to a defensive front that has already been a problem for opponents.
There’s more relief in the backfield, where Indiana had four running backs dealing with separate injury designations last week. Turbo Richard, Lee Beebe Jr, and Sean Cuono all suited up against Rutgers, and none of the three show up on this week’s report. The only Hoosier running back still sidelined is Khobie Martin, who remains out while recovering from the broken forearm he suffered in Week 1.
Wide receiver Lebron Bond has also been upgraded to questionable for Saturday’s matchup against Rutgers.
Here is a look at Indiana’s full Week 6 availability report:
Questionable
WR Lebon Bond
The main lingering issue for Indiana is Andrew Barker, who has been ruled out after getting hurt against Rutgers. Still, for a team that has been managing injuries while stacking wins, this first report of the week leans heavily in Indiana’s favor.
Nebraska has its own injury list to navigate. Five Cornhuskers have already been ruled out for Week 6: WR Larry Miles, DB Kahmir Prescott, LB Jase Reynolds, LB Jacob Bower, and DL Gabe Moore. Two more, TE Carter Nelson and LB Gage Stenger, are doubtful.
Kickoff between Indiana and Nebraska is set for Noon ET on Saturday afternoon.
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