Football

Illinois downs Hoosiers, 43-13

By Connor O'Gara · Saturday, Oct. 23,2010 12:12 p.m.

A slew of forced turnovers by Illinois (4-3, 2-2) led the Fighting Illini to a 43-13 victory over IU (4-3, 0-3) on Saturday afternoon in front of a crowd of 53,550 at Memorial Stadium.

Column: Recent issues with sports agents present conflicts even for IU football players

By Justin Albers · Friday, Oct. 22,2010 12:29 a.m.

IDS football columnist Justin Albers writes about the problems of agents interacting with college athletes, and how agent issues impact even the IU football program.

Quarterback Chappell recalls humbling visit to Champaign

By Geoffrey Miller · Friday, Oct. 22,2010 12:22 a.m.

Ben Chappell vividly remembers his first start in an IU uniform. The quarterback was just a sophomore in 2008 when the Hoosiers traveled to Champaign, Ill. for their fourth Big Ten game of the season. The Hoosiers, then on a four-game losing streak, took the field as a 2-4 team.

Football team looks to break road-game losing streak

By Connor O'Gara · Friday, Oct. 22,2010 12:19 a.m.

President George W. Bush was still in office, the movie “Superbad” had just been released and the song “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy was atop the Billboard Hot 100. That was the last time the IU football team won a Big Ten road game.

Ewald gets career kicked into gear

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, Oct. 21,2010 12:36 a.m.

The redshirt freshman and former no. 3 national prospect takes over the starting kicker position for the IU football team.

Column: IU football's midterm report card

By Justin Albers · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2010 11:29 p.m.

The IU football team is halfway through its season, and IDS columnist Justin Albers handed out midterm grades to the team.

IU tight end named to midseason watch list for award

Tuesday, Oct. 19,2010 4:55 p.m.

IU freshman tight end Ted Bolser was named to the John Mackey Award midseason watch list on Tuesday.

Many injuries nag Hoosiers at season’s halfway point

By Geoffrey Miller · Tuesday, Oct. 19,2010 12:10 a.m.

Several of IU’s players are feeling the effects of the violent sport of football and seeking treatment for injuries ranging from minor to significant, which is all-too-regular in football by the midway point of the season.

Belcher’s 112 second-half receiving yards lead Hoosiers to 2-point win

By Connor O'Gara · Monday, Oct. 18,2010 12:38 a.m.

After catching only one pass for nine yards in the first half, junior wideout Damarlo Belcher had the most productive second half of his college career.

Burgess' career day blemished by late turnovers

By Geoffrey Miller · Sunday, Oct. 17,2010 11:53 p.m.

Elevated to the primary position after sophomore Darius Willis was ruled out for the season with a knee injury Thursday, the senior running back yielded his first career 100-yard game on 19 carries.

Column: IU defense shows some grit in ugly win

By Justin Albers · Sunday, Oct. 17,2010 11:30 p.m.

Despite surrenduring 34 points, the Hoosiers' defensive unit clamped down in the final stages against Arkansas State unlike it had before, Justin Albers writes.

Hoosiers hold on to Homecoming, beat Arkansas State 36-34

By Connor O'Gara · Saturday, Oct. 16,2010 10:39 a.m.

Fourth quarter fumbles nearly doom Hoosiers Saturday.

RB Willis sidelined for season with injury

By Geoffrey Miller · Friday, Oct. 15,2010 12:21 a.m.

A knee injury has sidelined IU sophomore starting running back Darius Willis for the rest of the season, the team announced Thursday.

IU football's defense focuses on another mobile QB

By Geoffrey Miller · Thursday, Oct. 14,2010 11:44 p.m.

On Saturday at Memorial Stadium, this season’s repeating trend of ambulatory, versatile quarterbacks serving as the center of attention for the IU defense continues — a case that’s becoming more regular in college football.

Column: Homecoming game could make or break season

By Justin Albers · Thursday, Oct. 14,2010 10:46 p.m.

Saturday’s Homecoming contest with Arkansas State is a make-or-break moment for IU. Win and the Hoosiers are back on the right track, only two games from bowl eligibility. Lose and it becomes a lost season.

Hoosiers limit penalties, turnovers in 2010 season

By Connor O'Gara · Thursday, Oct. 14,2010 10:42 p.m.

Going into the Homecoming game against Arkansas State at noon Saturday, the Hoosiers are currently ranked third in the country in fewest penalties per game (3.4) and fifth-fewest in turnovers lost (5).

IU running back Darius Willis out for season with knee injury

By Geoffrey Miller · Thursday, Oct. 14,2010 2:57 p.m.

A knee injury has sidelined IU sophomore starting running back Darius Willis for the rest of the season, the team announced Thursday.

Quarterbacks Kiel, Wright-Baker play late at Ohio State

By Connor O'Gara · Wednesday, Oct. 13,2010 11:28 p.m.

The reserve quarterbacks produced the Hoosiers' only touchdown against the then-No. 2 Buckeyes last Saturday.

IU football's lone touchdown agains Ohio State a partner effort

By Geoffrey Miller · Monday, Oct. 11,2010 10:27 p.m.

The only touchdown the Hoosiers scored against the now-No. 1 Buckeyes provided some laughs on the sideline, senior quarterback Ben Chappell said.

IU offense struggles all day

By Geoffrey Miller · Sunday, Oct. 10,2010 11:19 p.m.

The Hoosiers gained just 68 first-half yards on 29 plays against Ohio State — by far their worst offensive first half output this season.

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