Football

IU's Saturday contest against Iowa to be aired on ESPN

By IDS staff · Sunday, Oct. 25,2009 7:59 p.m.

This weekend's matchup between IU and No. 7 Iowa will be televised on ESPN.

IU falls 29-28 to Northwestern

By Greg Rosenstein · Saturday, Oct. 24,2009 5:35 p.m.

After giving up 26 consecutive points without a response, IU fell 29-28 to Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., on Saturday.

Northwestern scores 26 unanswered points, defeats IU 29-28

By Rick Gano · Saturday, Oct. 24,2009 2:02 p.m.

EVANSTON, Ill. — Stefan Demos kicked a 19-yard field goal with 21 seconds left Saturday and Northwestern completed a comeback from a 25-point deficit to beat IU 29-28.

Hoosier football leads Wildcats 28-17 at half

Saturday, Oct. 24,2009 1:57 p.m.

In looking for its fifth win of the season and a shot at bowl contention, the Hoosiers have shot off to a 28-17 lead against the Northwestern Wildcats today.

Co-defensive coordinators collaborate on tough calls

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 10:59 p.m.

With two defensive coordinators barking orders and teaching schemes at the same time, it’s inevitable to have an occasional disagreement on the field. But IU senior defensive end Jammie Kirlew said IU co-defensive coordinators Brian George and Joe Palcic have never overstepped each other while preparing for an opponent. Ever.

Hoosiers face battle of wills

By Ryan Winn · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 10:57 p.m.

IU will need a minimum of six victories to even be considered for a bowl spot, and with its tie with Northwestern for eighth in the Big Ten, this weekend’s game becomes that much more vital to their postseason dreams.

Northwestern QB Kafka poses a challenge for IU

By Nathan Hart · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 10:54 p.m.

There really isn’t a way to avoid it: IU’s game against Northwestern might turn into a play-in game for a bowl at season’s end. But if the Hoosiers want to “play 13” games this season, their defense must first stop Northwestern’s proficient quarterback Mike Kafka on Saturday.

IU's evolving offense pays out

By Ryan Winn · Wednesday, Oct. 21,2009 11:50 p.m.

As the Hoosiers continue their march through the Big Ten season and toward a possible bowl game, the element of surprise has played a crushing role.

Bowl game bid not out of question for Hoosiers

By Nathan Hart · Tuesday, Oct. 20,2009 11:07 p.m.

The IU football team needs two more wins to qualify for bowl eligibility.

UConn coach discusses his player's death

Monday, Oct. 19,2009 9:51 p.m.

One teammate performed first aid while another comforted a University of Connecticut football player who was fatally stabbed during a fight outside a school-sanctioned dance over the weekend, their coach said Monday.

Chappell named Big Ten Player of the Week

Monday, Oct. 19,2009 12:32 p.m.

With his career highs in passing yards and touchdowns against Illinois on Saturday, IU quarterback Ben Chappell has earned his first Big Ten Player of the Week award, as announced by the conference Sunday night.

Evans shines in featured role

By Ryan Winn · Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 11:59 p.m.

Even when Mitchell Evans made a mistake, he did it right.

Defensive plays stem from focus in IU practice

By Nathan Hart · Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 11:57 p.m.

The IU coaching staff emphasized fundamentals, execution and intensity all week in practice. The defense responded on Saturday.

Chappell impressive in 27-14 Illinois win

By Greg Rosenstein · Sunday, Oct. 18,2009 11:54 p.m.

After lopsided losses to Ohio State and Virginia, Chappell went into his matchup against the Fighting Illini with something to prove. He did just that.

IU defeats Illinois 27-14

By Greg Rosenstein · Saturday, Oct. 17,2009 9:06 p.m.

After two weeks of dismal losses to Ohio State and Virginia, the Hoosiers responded with a hard-fought 27-14 win on Saturday night against Illinois.

Follow the action: IU-Illinois live chat

Saturday, Oct. 17,2009 6:14 p.m.

Follow the action as IU takes on Illinois in the 2009 Homecoming game. Click here for the live chat.

After 2 homecomings, IU awaits its own festivities

By Nathan Hart · Friday, Oct. 16,2009 12:27 a.m.

After participating in homecoming football games for opponents Michigan and Virginia, this week IU will feel at home during the festivities.

IU running backs in search of redemption

By Greg Rosenstein · Friday, Oct. 16,2009 12:25 a.m.

After two weeks of lackluster offense, the IU running backs have a chance to redeem themselves during Saturday's homecoming game against Illinois, who has the worst rushing defense in the Big Ten.

In search of a table-turning win

By Ryan Winn · Thursday, Oct. 15,2009 11:58 p.m.

The last time the Hoosiers faced off with the Fighting Illini in a homecoming battle under the lights in Champaign, IU took a 55-13 uppercut to the chin. This season, the parades will be marching through Bloomington and IU’s Memorial Stadium will be illuminated.

Backup QBs operate sideline signals

By Nathan Hart · Thursday, Oct. 15,2009 12:01 a.m.

The U.S. government classifies its restricted information in three levels: confidential, secret and top secret. If the IU football team had a classification system, its sideline signals would fall in the “top secret” category.

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