Backup defensive end still looking for consistency after strong showing
Nile Sykes recorded two sacks and a tackle for loss against Northwestern on Saturday.
Nile Sykes recorded two sacks and a tackle for loss against Northwestern on Saturday.
The Hoosiers need to find the end zone in weeks to come, and put together a full game on defense.
With another close loss at Northwestern, IU has found a disappointing identity
The junior quarterback struggled mightily with inaccuracy against Northwestern.
IU allowed 24 points in the first half, but none in the second.
The Hoosiers drop to under 0.500 for the first time this season.
A strong first half by the Wildcats proved to be too much for the Hoosiers to overcome.
After a strong start to the season, IU's defense can improve even more in the second half.
The Hoosiers have earned 2.7 yards per carry in their last two games.
Cornerbacks Rashard Fant and A'Shon Riggins are working together to limit passing attacks.
Fans scream for him, teammates praise him and on Saturday IU football unleashed Zander Diamont once again.
With the graduation of NFL talent and a slue of injuries, IU's offensive woes are understandable.
IU hasn't beaten Northwestern since 2008, nor played them since 2012.
Again IU took a top-15 ranked team to the wire, and again IU made too many mistakes.
Four of IU's six drives past Nebraska's 40-yard line ended without scores.
IU struggles to come up with answers to fix its offense.
IU made it close, but an interception on the final drive of the game keeps the Hoosiers from completing the comeback bid.
Kurt Rafdal is a 247Sports Composite three-star tight end out of Carmel High School.
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