IU football picks up first Big Ten win of 2019 with shutout win over Rutgers
It took 10 seconds for IU to put points on the scoreboard Saturday against Rutgers, the fastest scoring play in Memorial Stadium history.
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It took 10 seconds for IU to put points on the scoreboard Saturday against Rutgers, the fastest scoring play in Memorial Stadium history.
There are two interesting storylines to come out of IU’s blowout win over Rutgers: it was IU’s first victory in a Homecoming game since defeating Arkansas State University 36-34 in 2010 and the uniforms that were worn to celebrate the university’s bicentennial.
*FINAL SCORE: IU moves to 4-2, 1-2 in Big Ten play, with a 35-0 win over Rutgers, now 1-5.
This week on the IDS Football Podcast, the football reporters preview the homecoming matchup against Rutgers, give their predictions for the rest of the season, and somehow get sidetracked at every turn.
It’s no longer hot in Bloomington, the leaves are just starting to change colors and it’s finally homecoming weekend at IU.
Coming off its first of two bye weeks, IU football will attempt to earn its first homecoming game win since 2010 on Saturday at noon against Rutgers.
IU football has its fair share of Homecoming wins, but in recent history the Hoosiers have struggled to win on that random weekend in October.
During IU’s first bye week, the IDS football reporters break down the heartbreaking loss to Michigan State, discuss food options at Spartan Stadium, and get in a screaming match about hypotheticals.
Following its devastating road loss at No. 25 Michigan State, IU football will have a break in its schedule. The Hoosiers enter their first of two bye weeks with a 3-2 record but zero wins in Big Ten play.
Add another honor to redshirt freshman Michael Penix Jr.’s young IU career.
In his first true road game against No. 25 Michigan State, freshman cornerback Tiawan Mullen had the statistics of a seasoned veteran on the field.
The Hoosiers have never knocked off an Associated Press Top 25 opponent under IU head coach Tom Allen, but they’ve certainly had their chances.
It appeared junior receiver Whop Philyor had stuffed a sword into the heart of Michigan State’s mascot Sparty. Philyor had just zig zagged his way to a 51-yard punt return to give the Hoosiers prime field position with a three point lead with 14:16 left in the game.
It’s never a good time for anyone, let alone the most talented and experienced offensive linemen on the team, to get hurt.
In this weeks podcast the IDS football reporters talk about media food, if Caleb can ever concentrate, and little IU football. Do the Hoosiers have a chance against No. 25 Michigan State if freshman quarterback Michael Penix Jr., doesn’t play, how much stock can be put into IU beating UConn, and more on the IDS Football Podcast.
While the current Indiana football team heads north to East Lansing, Michigan, to face off against the Spartans on Saturday, nine former Hoosiers are preparing to play Sunday.
A new offensive coordinator and a switch at quarterback sparked talks of change. IU football has not been to a bowl game since 2016, but several returning players said that would change in due time.
IU wrapped up its nonconference schedule with a 38-3 win over the University of Connecticut on Saturday. The Hoosiers earned their third win of the season and are now halfway to bowl-eligibility.
Coming into the season, the IU receivers were one of the most hyped positions on the squad. Senior Nick Westbrook had close to 1,000 receiving yards in 2016 and was looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2018 campaign.
On IU’s second drive of the game, junior quarterback Peyton Ramsey rushed down the University of Connecticut’s sideline before being tackled to the ground. As Ramsey popped back up after the pass, senior left tackle Coy Cronk stayed on the ground writhing in pain.