IU utilized three different running backs throughout Saturday's game. Sophomore Chris Taylor had the most success, gaining 79 yards on 13 carries. Senior Brian Lewis rushed 11 times for 33 yards, and freshman BenJarvus Green-Ellis carried seven times for 18 yards in his Hoosier debut.\n"I think we have three good running backs," coach Gerry DiNardo said. "I just felt like we'd be OK playing all three."\nTaylor said he didn't mind the rotation even though he was having the most success.\n"All three of the running backs have different styles of running," he said. "The defense doesn't know what to expect. I think the rotation is fine with me."
An auspicious start\nThe grand opening of Rentschler Field, UConn's new $91 million football stadium, went off without a hitch Saturday as 38,109 were packed in. Four fighter jets buzzed the stadium just prior to kickoff followed by a slew of pregame ceremonies. \nDiNardo said he was pleased with most aspects of the new field -- that is, all but one.\n"I think it's a really pretty stadium," he said. "It's very well done. The only thing I think they can work on is their police escorts. Other than that I would give them all A's."\nJunior wideout Courtney Roby said he enjoyed the experience.\n"It was cool," he said. "It's always exciting to open a new stadium, but I'd just hope for a better outcome next time."
From one native to another\nWhen junior Huskies quarterback Dan Orlovsky threw his only interception of the day, at least he had the right state. IU junior linebacker Josh Moore, a native of Hamden, Conn., picked off the pass in his first game as a Hoosier. \n"It was good, but I'm not really worried about an interception," Moore said. "I'm more worried with my team right now. The interception doesn't really mean anything to me."
Injury report\nJunior strong safety Herana-Daze Jones was hurt in the third quarter in the lower back while trying to tackle UConn tailback Terry Caulley. Jones said after the game he was in pain.\n"I tried to get back up and took like three steps and fell down," Jones said. "It's the worst it's ever hurt. I can't even really sit down, and it's hard to walk."\nMeanwhile, Jones' secondary partner, free safety Joe Gonzalez, did not play with a knee injury.\n"Joe hurt his MCL about 12 days ago," DiNardo said. "There is a shot he'll be back for Washington, and if not, Indiana State. He just couldn't make it this week."
Extra Points\nUConn punter Adam Coles won the battle of the Australian kickers Saturday. Coles, a native of Gladesville, Australia, punted for an average of 41.8 yards on five punts. IU freshman punter Tyson Beattie, who hails from Attadale, Australia, only managed 38.9 yards a kick on seven punts … This was the first-ever matchup between IU and Connecticut … IU has lost its last seven games, and its last eight road games … The attendance of 38,109 at Rentschler Field is the highest in UConn team history.\n-- Contact staff writers Gavin Lesnick and John Rodgers at glesnick@indiana.edu or jprodgers@indiana.edu.
