Penix helps Hoosiers hold on for 34-24 victory over Ball St.
Indiana wide receiver Justin Berry (88) make a catch in the end zone for a two-point conversion in front of Ball State linebacker Jacob White (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Indiana defeated Ball State 34-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana wide receiver Justin Berry (88) make a catch in the end zone for a two-point conversion in front of Ball State linebacker Jacob White (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Indiana defeated Ball State 34-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Aug. 31, 2019 03:54 PM EDT
Indiana wide receiver Nick Westbrook, right, makes a catch in front of Ball State cornerback Tyler Potts (15) on his way to a touchdown during the first half of a college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana wide receiver Nick Westbrook, right, makes a catch in front of Ball State cornerback Tyler Potts (15) on his way to a touchdown during the first half of a college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Aug. 31, 2019 01:44 PM EDT
Indiana defensive back Marcelino Ball (9) closes in to tackle Ball State wide receiver Antwan Davis (1) during the first half of a college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana defensive back Marcelino Ball (9) closes in to tackle Ball State wide receiver Antwan Davis (1) during the first half of a college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Aug. 31, 2019 01:41 PM EDT
Ball State running back Caleb Huntley (2) is tackled by Indiana defensive back Devon Matthews (27) during the first half of a college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ball State running back Caleb Huntley (2) is tackled by Indiana defensive back Devon Matthews (27) during the first half of a college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Aug. 31, 2019 01:41 PM EDT
Ball State running back Caleb Huntley (2) is tackled by Indiana defensive back Marcelino Ball (9) and linebacker Reakwon Jones (7) during the first half of a college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ball State running back Caleb Huntley (2) is tackled by Indiana defensive back Marcelino Ball (9) and linebacker Reakwon Jones (7) during the first half of a college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Aug. 31, 2019 01:42 PM EDT
Indiana defensive back Marcelino Ball (9) tackles Ball State running back Caleb Huntley (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Indiana defeated Ball State 34-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana defensive back Marcelino Ball (9) tackles Ball State running back Caleb Huntley (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Indiana defeated Ball State 34-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Aug. 31, 2019 03:54 PM EDT
Indiana running back Stevie Scott III (8) dives in for a touchdown against Ball State during the second half of a college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Indiana defeated Ball State 34-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana running back Stevie Scott III (8) dives in for a touchdown against Ball State during the second half of a college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Indiana defeated Ball State 34-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Aug. 31, 2019 03:54 PM EDT
Ball State quarterback Drew Plitt (9) tries to get past Indiana linebacker Micah McFadden (47) during the first half of a college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ball State quarterback Drew Plitt (9) tries to get past Indiana linebacker Micah McFadden (47) during the first half of a college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Aug. 31, 2019 01:41 PM EDT
Indiana running back Stevie Scott III (8) tries to out-run Ball State linebacker Jordan Williams (13) during the first half of a college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana running back Stevie Scott III (8) tries to out-run Ball State linebacker Jordan Williams (13) during the first half of a college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Aug. 31, 2019 01:41 PM EDT
Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws against Ball State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Indiana defeated Ball State 34-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) throws against Ball State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Indiana defeated Ball State 34-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Aug. 31, 2019 03:54 PM EDT