Indiana Rules Out Joe Brunner vs. USC
Indiana lists starting right guard Joe Brunner as out in its Big Ten availability report ahead of the USC game.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Basketball
Indiana ruled right guard Joe Brunner out of its Big Ten availability report ahead of its matchup with USC this weekend. Running back Turbo Richard and edge rusher Kellan Wyatt were also listed as out, while cornerback AJ Harris was upgraded to probable.
Why it matters
Brunner had started every game for Indiana this season, so his absence forces changes along the offensive line. The report reflects injuries that began in recent games against Michigan and Minnesota.
Brunner's 78.4 pass blocking grade ranks third among Big Ten linemen, and his 68.7 run blocking grade ranks second. Richard has averaged 6.6 yards per carry, ninth nationally, on 745 rushing yards this season.
The players
Indiana Hoosiers
The Indiana University football program competes in the Big Ten Conference and is coached in the Big Ten Conference.
USC Trojans
The University of Southern California football program competes in the Big Ten Conference as an opponent in this matchup.
The details
Indiana could move starting right tackle Adedamola Ajani to right guard and shift Baylor Wilkin to right tackle. Sam Simpson has played 23 snaps at right guard and Matt Marek has played 17 snaps at left guard this season, making them likely candidates to step in. Cornerback AJ Harris was upgraded to probable after an ankle injury in the second half against Minnesota.
Timeline
Kellan Wyatt was injured against Michigan three weeks before the Minnesota game.
AJ Harris and Turbo Richard were injured in the Minnesota game.
Thursday, November 12, 2026: Updated Big Ten availability report released.
This weekend: Indiana plays USC.
Season Trajectory
Big Ten teams are required to publish daily availability reports starting three days before each game under the league's standard disclosure process. Indiana's 8-1 record makes the offensive line and running game injuries significant for its remaining conference schedule.
Fantasy managers relying on Turbo Richard should monitor his status, since Indiana's running game depends on him. The lineup changes along the offensive line could affect how the Hoosiers' run game performs against USC this weekend.
The takeaway
Injury reports change quickly in the days before a game, so checking the official availability report close to kickoff gives the most accurate picture of who will play.
Further reading
For more on the Hoosiers' season, see Basketball coverage.
