Indiana Men's Soccer Faces Tough Test Against Notre Dame

As the No. 4 Indiana men's soccer team remains undefeated, they will face a challenging test against in-state rival Notre Dame on Sunday at Alumni Stadium in South Bend. The Hoosiers have started the season on a high note, with five straight unbeaten games and four consecutive victories, including a draw with No. 3 Clemson University. Despite facing a tough schedule, Indiana has excelled in comeback victories, dominating games, and dogged defending, setting the stage for an intense showdown against the Fighting Irish.

Key Takeaways:

• Indiana's start to the season has been impressive, with five straight unbeaten games and four consecutive victories, including a 2-2 draw with No. 3 Clemson University.
• The Hoosiers have scored 10 goals so far this season, with five different players contributing to the tally, including senior forward Palmer Ault and junior midfielder Jacopo Fedrizzi, who lead the team with four and three goals, respectively.
• Junior forward Collins Oduro, sophomore forwards Easton Bogard and Michael Nesci, have each scored a goal, while freshman forward Colton Swan, who scored 34 goals in two years with the Colorado Rapids academy, has so far remained goalless, despite starting every game this season.
• Notre Dame is undefeated entering the matchup, with a 7-5-5 record in 2024, which included a disappointing end to their season. The Fighting Irish have lost two of their biggest contributors to graduation, including forward Matthew Roou and midfielder Bryce Boneau.
• Both of Notre Dame's goals this season have come from defenders, but the team still has firepower to keep Indiana cautious, with the trio of senior midfielder Sebastian Green, junior midfielder Nolan Spicer, and junior forward Jack Flanagan combining for nine goals and six assists in 2024.

Statistics:

• Indiana goals: 10 (palmer Ault: 4, Jacopo Fedrizzi: 3, Collins Oduro: 1, Easton Bogard: 1, Michael Nesci: 1)
• Notre Dame's 2024 season: 7-5-5
• Notre Dame's goals this season: 2 (both from defenders Diego Ochoa and Mitch Ferguson)
• Notre Dame's remaining firepower: Sebastian Green, Nolan Spicer, and Jack Flanagan combined for nine goals and six assists in 2024.
• Indiana's undefeated streak: five games

Sources:

• Mateo Fuentes-Rohwer, "Men's soccer sets sights on Fighting Irish in top 50 showdown" (The Indiana Daily Student, Sep 7, 2025)
• Mateo Fuentes-Rohwer, "Indiana men's soccer's strong start leads to top 10 ranking" (The Indiana Daily Student, Sep 3, 2025)