Football

Wisconsin defeats IU 59-7

By Max McCombs · Saturday, Oct. 15,2011 12:48 p.m.

Within the first 2:01 against Wisconsin Saturday, IU accomplished something it failed to do last year against the Badgers: stop a drive.The game quickly devolved to resemble last season’s one-sided contest, however, with Wisconsin triumphing 59-7.

LIVE BLOG: Indiana vs. Wisconsin

By Max McCombs · Saturday, Oct. 15,2011 11:57 a.m.

The IDS will be blogging live from Camp Randall in Madison, Wis. Check in and join the conversation.

Hoosiers fend off intimidation after last year’s defeat

By Max McCombs · Friday, Oct. 14,2011 12 a.m.

Last season, the Hoosiers traveled to Madison and left with a 63-point loss, allowing at least 21 points in each of the final three quarters.

Coaches, players take responsibility for defense

By Alex McCarthy · Thursday, Oct. 13,2011 11:57 p.m.

The Badgers have won the past six matchups with the Hoosiers by an average of 30.5 points per game, averaging 312.2 rushing yards per game in the past five meetings.

Column: This week, we learn what IU football is made of

By Justin Albers · Thursday, Oct. 13,2011 11:54 p.m.

Nobody has forgotten what happened at Camp Randall Stadium last year.

Wynn named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after 99-yard touchdown return

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 10,2011 10:13 p.m.

True freshman wide receiver Shane Wynn was honored as the Big Ten's Freshman of the Week.

Players, coaches frustrated after another loss

By Alex McCarthy · Sunday, Oct. 9,2011 11 p.m.

From Co-Defensive Coordinator Mike Ekeler to senior middle linebacker Jeff Thomas, the IU football team is frustrated with its performance.

Injuries lead to extensive playing time for true freshman Tre Roberson

By Max McCombs · Sunday, Oct. 9,2011 10:57 p.m.

On Saturday, it was true freshman quarterback Tre Roberson’s turn to lead the Hoosier offense as it tried to dig itself out of a hole.

Column: The State of IU Football

By Justin Albers · Sunday, Oct. 9,2011 10:54 p.m.

Surely that man on the sideline wasn’t Kevin Wilson, a coach known for his offensive expertise. The play calls looked so familiar I could have sworn it was a former coach who made them. It had to be.

Illini defeat Hoosiers, 41-20

By Alex McCarthy · Saturday, Oct. 8,2011 3:14 p.m.

Following a 99-yard kickoff return from freshman Shane Wynn, IU led for the first 13 minutes of Saturday's game against Illinois. The Illini grabbed a 14-10 lead with 1:34 remaining in the first quarter and never looked back, eventually defeating IU 41-20.

LIVE BLOG: Indiana vs. Illinois

By Max McCombs · Saturday, Oct. 8,2011 1:29 p.m.

Indiana takes on Illinois at 2:30 Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The IDS will be live blogging the entire game. Join the conversation.

Hoosier Hype podcast, Episode 5

By Max McCombs · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 3:40 p.m.

Max McCombs, Alex McCarthy and Justin Albers discuss IU's loss to Penn State, preview this weekend's game with Illinois and try to make sense of all the depth chart changes.

Hoosiers, Illini have followed different paths

By Max McCombs · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 12:17 a.m.

IU is tied with Minnesota for the worst record this season in the Big Ten at 1-4. The Illini, though, are a perfect 5-0 and fresh off a 38-35 comeback victory against Northwestern in their conference opener after a 7-6 season and bowl win last year.

Eyes on quarterbacks when IU meets Illinois

By Alex McCarthy · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 12:14 a.m.

Quarterback play has been a factor in the last two clashes between Indiana and Illinois, which might not bode well for the Hoosiers when they square off against Illinois at 2:30 Saturday at home. While IU’s Ben Chappell had 333 yards and three touchdowns in the 2009 contest, the quarterback situation for both schools has gone in opposite directions.

Column: Unexpected defense is IU’s only chance

By Justin Albers · Friday, Oct. 7,2011 12:10 a.m.

I certainly wouldn’t want to be a co-defensive coordinator for IU this week. If Ekeler and Mallory are doing their homework on Illinois, they probably haven’t slept a wink all week. There’s that much work to do.

Column: IU-PSU Report Card

By Justin Albers · Tuesday, Oct. 4,2011 10:25 p.m.

Football columnist Justin Albers grades IU's performance against Penn State.

Running back Darius Willis not yet declared ineligible

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Sunday, Oct. 2,2011 11:34 p.m.

IU football player Darius Willis didn’t break any NCAA eligibility rules when he performed at a professional wrestling event Sept. 24, the IU Compliance Office said.

Column: Hey Coach Wilson, who’s the quarterback?

By Justin Albers · Sunday, Oct. 2,2011 10:16 p.m.

IU sophomore Dusty Kiel saw his first start on Saturday against Penn State. IU sophomore Edward Wright-Baker has already seen four starts this season. So, who's IU's starting quarterback, Coach?

Defenders Drew, Forisse Hardin strengthen defense; offensive struggles keep IU from a victory

By Alex McCarthy · Sunday, Oct. 2,2011 10:13 p.m.

The Nittany Lions turned the ball over twice in the red zone and having to settle for three field goals in five trips inside IU’s 20-yard line. Even though Penn State eventually defeated IU 16-10, sophomore cornerback Lawrence Barnett said the defense fought to the end.

Despite 4th quarter comeback, IU drops 4th game against Penn State

By Max McCombs · Sunday, Oct. 2,2011 10:12 p.m.

In IU’s first conference opener with IU Coach Kevin Wilson, the Hoosiers fell 16-10 against Joe Paterno and Penn State despite a first-quarter lead and a late comeback attempt in the fourth quarter.

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