The No. 2-ranked Indiana Hoosiers are undefeated this season, and star wide receiver Elijah Sarratt has been a big part of the offense. However, he has missed the team’s past two games against Maryland and Penn State with a hamstring injury. With the team set to have a bye week after Saturday’s game against Wisconsin, fans and analysts were curious if Sarratt would return before the bye.
Reports indicate that Elijah Sarratt is doubtful to play on Saturday against the Badgers. Insider Pete Thamel reported this early on Saturday morning.
“Sources: Indiana star wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (hamstring) is doubtful today against Wisconsin. With Indiana having a bye next week, he’s on track for a return against Purdue on Nov. 28. Sarratt injured the hamstring against Maryland and missed the Penn State game last week.”
Sources: Indiana star wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (hamstring) is doubtful today against Wisconsin. With Indiana having a bye next week, he’s on track for a return against Purdue on Nov. 28. Sarratt injured the hamstring against Maryland and missed the Penn State game last week.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 15, 2025
While he has not been officially ruled out, it is very rare for players with doubtful injury designations to play.
It Makes Sense for the Indiana Hoosiers to Give Elijah Sarratt Time to Heal
While the Indiana Hoosiers would love to get Elijah Sarratt back into their lineup, it makes sense to give him more time to rest. The Hoosiers are undefeated and sit at the top of the Big Ten standings with only two games remaining. Neither of their last two games is against ranked opponents, so they should be able to pick up wins without much of an issue.
Additionally, with the team having a bye after Saturday’s game against Wisconsin, by resting Sarratt this week, they will give him two extra weeks to get healthy before the regular season finale against Purdue on Nov. 28.
In eight games this season, Sarratt has 45 receptions for 609 yards and 10 TDs. Despite missing two games, he is less than 100 yards behind Omar Cooper Jr. for the team’s lead in receiving yards.
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