Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a first down against the New Orleans Saints late in the fourth quarter of the NFC Divisional Playoff game Jan. 17 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The Buccaneers won the game 30-20 to move onto the NFC Championship game.

OPINION: The NFL Playoffs are down to the reigning champs and three worthy contenders

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The Bills, Chiefs, Buccaneers, and Packers survive and keep their Super Bowl hopes alive.

IU football head coach Tom Allen points into the air Nov. 14, 2020, in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. IU football announced on Sunday the hiring of Georgia defensive backs coach Charlton Warren as defensive coordinator.

IU football hires Georgia defensive backs coach Charlton Warren as defensive coordinator

2 days ago

Georgia led the nation in scoring and rushing defense in 2019.

Junior running back Stevie Scott III runs with the ball Nov. 14, 2020, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Scott announced on social media Friday he is declaring to the NFL draft.

IU football running back Stevie Scott III declares for NFL Draft

4 days ago

Scott led IU with 561 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns in 2020.

IU head football coach Tom Allen pumps his players up before a game Nov. 16, 2019, at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. Six members of the Hoosiers' roster declared for the NFL and will not return to play during the 2021-22 season.

Which IU football players are leaving, and how will it affect the team?

5 days ago

Six Hoosiers have declared for the NFL Draft, including receiver Whop Philyor.

IU football head coach Tom Allen points into the air Nov. 14, 2020, in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan.

IU football’s Tom Allen named AFCA National Coach of the Year

Jan 12, 2021 6:13 pm

Allen is the third Hoosier coach to win the award.

University of Alabama freshman defensive back Malachi Moore celebrates following the College Football Playoff National Championship game win over the Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. No. 1 Alabama defeated No. 3 Ohio State 52-24.

OPINION: Ohio State out-coached by Nick Saban, Alabama in national championship loss

Jan 12, 2021 4:52 pm

Alabama defeated Ohio State 52-24 in Monday’s championship game.

Junior defensive back Jaylin Williams and redshirt junior defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald tackle an opponent Jan. 2 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Hoosiers lost to Ole Miss 20-26 in the Outback Bowl.

IU defense fails to match fast-paced Ole Miss offense in 26-20 Outback Bowl loss

Jan 2, 2021 6:45 pm

The Hoosiers allowed 493 total yards and two second half touchdowns.

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Tuttle makes a pass Jan. 2 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Indiana ended the 2020-21 season with a 6-2 record.

IU football can’t outrun its shortcomings, falls to Ole Miss in Outback Bowl

Jan 2, 2021 6:13 pm

The Hoosiers’ sluggish offense couldn’t produce against the nation’s worst defense.

Junior defensive back Jamar Johnson and junior defensive back Devon Mathews prepare to tackle their opponent Jan. 2 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Hoosiers finished out their season with a 20-26 loss against Ole Miss in the Outback Bowl.

OPINION: IU football and the Outback Bowl, a lesson in Hoosier humility

Jan 2, 2021 6:06 pm

Never get too zealous about a team you can’t control.

IU football head coach Tom Allen sways with his team before running out of the tunnel Nov. 16, 2019, at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. IU will play the University of Mississippi in the Outback Bowl at 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 2.

IU football playing in Outback Bowl, falls short of New Year’s Six

Dec 20, 2020 4:56 pm

IU will play the University of Mississippi on January 2.

Head coach Tom Allen points into the air Nov. 14 in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Despite having the most wins of any school in the Big Ten East, IU will not be playing for a conference championship.

IU football head coach Tom Allen named Big Ten Coach of the Year

Dec 17, 2020 9:03 pm

The Hoosiers were ranked No. 7 in the country with a 6-1 record.

A photo of fifth year DeVondre Love as a child is pictured next to a photo of him presently.

When the dream dies: DaVondre Love’s journey to find himself beyond IU football

Dec 15, 2020 2:26 pm

Through hardships, Love has begun to search for his future.

IU kicks off the ball after scoring a touchdown Sept. 7, 2019, at Memorial Stadium. IU and Purdue have mutually agreed to cancel Friday’s game.

Old Oaken Bucket game canceled for second straight week due to COVID-19 cases within IU and Purdue football programs

Dec 15, 2020 10:11 am

IU's last game was a 14-6 victory on Dec. 5 against Wisconsin.

IU football to play Purdue in Big Ten champions week

Dec 13, 2020 9:18 pm

Both teams are currently on pause due to positive COVID-19 cases.

Head coach Tom Allen and defensive coordinator Kane Wommack talk to junior defensive back Devon Matthews and junior linebacker Cam Jones on Oct. 24 in Memorial Stadium. Wommack has been hired as the head coach at the University of South Alabama.

IU football’s Kane Wommack hired as South Alabama’s head coach

Dec 12, 2020 2:55 pm

Wommack was South Alabama’s defensive coordinator before coming to IU.

The IU football team celebrates after winning the Old Oaken Bucket Nov. 24, 2001, at Memorial Stadium. The Hoosiers won the bucket, the Old Brass Spittoon after defeating Michigan State and defeated the University of Kentucky in 2001.

The Old Oaken Bucket and the stories it tells

Dec 12, 2020 10:50 am

Saturday would’ve been the 96th Old Oaken Bucket game.

Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren speaks about the cancellation of the men's basketball tournament March 12 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Big Ten changed its football championship rules to allow Ohio State to play in it, eliminating IU.

Big Ten changes eligibility rules to allow Ohio State in championship, eliminates IU

Dec 9, 2020 5:05 pm

Without the change, IU would play in the championship game.

OPINION: Ohio State should be in the Big Ten championship. So should IU.

Dec 9, 2020 2:22 pm

Rules mean nothing in 2020, so let’s just make good television.

Junior running back Stevie Scott III runs with the ball Nov. 14 in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. The Big Ten changed the conference title game requirements to benefit Ohio State on Wednesday, despite previously not changing conference rules to allow Nebraska an extra nonconference game in October.

COLUMN: The Big Ten changing its rules for Ohio State but not anyone else isn’t fair

Dec 9, 2020 2:10 pm

The change eliminates No. 12 IU from the Big Ten Championship.

IU football players hold up the Old Oaken Bucket after defeating Purdue on Nov. 30, 2019, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue canceled practice Tuesday after COVID-19 testing in the football program, putting the game Saturday with No. 8 IU in jeopardy.

Old Oaken Bucket game canceled after increase in COVID-19 cases within IU and Purdue football programs

Dec 9, 2020 2:02 pm

This will be the first year since 1919 the teams won't play each other.