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Grant Wilson replaces Josh Hoover as No. 4 Indiana struggles offensively for 4th straight week

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Marot, M. (2026, October 31). Grant Wilson replaces Josh Hoover as No. 4 Indiana struggles offensively for 4th straight week. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/grant-wilson-replaces-josh-hoover-as-no-4-indiana-struggles-offensively-for-4th-straight-week/article_92323d1e-f893-52d0-b1f3-16f5ccdea4ac.html

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During Saturday's game against Minnesota, Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover was substituted mid-game after sustaining another hit that may have aggravated an existing shoulder injury sustained two weeks ago during a game against Ohio State. Seventh-year quarterback Grant Wilson took over as the No. 4 Indiana team continues to face offensive struggles for four consecutive weeks. Coach Curt Cignetti did not specify if Hoover's removal was due to injury, but Hoover’s performance showed signs of decline, with only eight completions out of nineteen attempts and rushed decisions in the first half before he was benched.

Written by AI on 2026-11-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 31, No. 4 Indiana struggled offensively against Minnesota, prompting head coach Curt Cignetti to replace starting quarterback Josh Hoover at halftime due to a shoulder injury and poor performance. Backup quarterback Grant Wilson led the team in the second half and overtime, throwing a critical 25-yard touchdown pass on the first play of OT, which helped Indiana secure a narrow 23-16 victory. The game was tied with just 19 seconds remaining when Minnesota’s Luke Drzewiecki kicked a career-long 60-yard field goal, but Paddy McAteer responded for Indiana with an identical kick as time expired to force OT. Indiana's defense sealed the win by stopping Minnesota on fourth down in overtime, preserving their national title defense aspirations and pushing their record to 8-1.

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🔮 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Less than 24 hours after Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen told reporters he would “evaluate everything” in the wake of Sunday’s embarrassing loss at Jacksonville, a deep study session convinced him no personnel changes were needed.

2026-11-03 · assertive framing · Colts coach stays the course instead of making a QB switch or other changes after embarrassing loss

🔮 “They made some big-time plays, and we did everything we could to put ourselves in position to win,” Gophers coach P.J. Fleck said.

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🔮 But it was the shot he took on an interception return with 11 seconds left in the half that may have prompted the change.

2026-10-31 · assertive framing · Grant Wilson replaces Josh Hoover as No. 4 Indiana struggles offensively for 4th straight week

🔮 That’s why he hasn’t requested a trade and why he’s trying to tune out all the speculation and rumors suggesting he could be the next Indy player dealt.

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🔮 Coach Shane Steichen fielded questions about his job status, players were asked whether they believed the trades signaled Indy had given up on this season and everybody wondered what might happen next.

2026-10-28 · assertive framing · Colts ready to look ahead to Jaguars after 2 big trades hit hard and shake up the locker room

🔮 Flagg, last season’s NBA Rookie of the Year, did not play in the second half after he injured his left shoulder when he was fouled by Aaron Nesmith on what looked like it would be a breakaway dunk.

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🔮 And while their stoic coach doesn’t get enamored with numbers, he understands it will be challenging for players to turn the page on last weekend’s 19-15 loss to then-No. 4 Ohio State.

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🔮 But if this season continues to unravel, he could be the next one out.

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Colts face an uphill battle to save their season as problems mount and Chris Ballard is fired

🔮 After forcing a punt on Indy’s next possession, James Williams Sr. broke free and blocked Rigoberto Sanchez’s punt.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Titans use special teams plays and defense to rally past Colts 26-20 for 1st win of the season

🔮 He spent his first 9 1/2 NBA seasons playing in Los Angeles — for either the Lakers or Clippers — and emerged as a defensive stalwart who was willing to mix it up around the rim while setting hard screens.

2026-10-13 · assertive framing · Ivica Zubac spent the summer trying to make himself a perfect fit in the Pacers fast-paced offense

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Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover was pulled from Saturday’s game against Minnesota after taking a big hit on an interception just before halftime. asserted

Hoover → pull → halftime

Coach Curt Cignetti did not say if Hoover was yanked because of an injury. asserted

Hoover → say → injury

Hoover was replaced by seventh-year quarterback Grant Wilson after No. 4 Indiana’s offense struggled for a fourth consecutive week. asserted

offense → replace → week

Hoover injured his right shoulder against Ohio State two weeks ago and has not looked the same since. asserted

Hoover → injure → State

“We’ll find out when we go out there,” Hoover said on television just before action began. asserted

action → find → television

But he did not look right in the first half — or last week at Michigan. asserted

he → look → Michigan

Instead, he sprayed the ball around the field in both games, often missing receivers high or wide. asserted

he → spray → receivers

He finished the first half just 8 of 19 for 119 yards while rushing three times for 2 yards. asserted

He → finish → yards

But it was the shot he took on an interception return with 11 seconds left in the half that may have prompted the change. uncertain

that → take → change

When defensive lineman Jaxon Howard snared a batted ball at the line of scrimmage and started to run it back, defensive back Zack Harden shoved Hoover to the ground, landing hard on his injured shoulder as his head bounced off the turf. asserted

head → snare → turf

Hoover stayed down briefly before walking off the field. asserted

Hoover → stay → field

Harden’s shove drew a 15-yard penalty for a personal foul. asserted

shove → draw → foul

Grant Wilson replaces Josh Hoover as No. 4 Indiana struggles offensively for 4th straight week

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