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Then-redshirt freshman quarterback Michael Penix Jr. peers over Michigan State University’s defensive linemen Sept. 28, 2019, in Spartan Stadium. Indiana will play Michigan State on Saturday.

The Other Sideline: Meet Indiana football’s homecoming opponent, No. 10 Michigan State

Oct 13, 2021 11:11 am

Indiana currently has the Old Brass Spittoon after winning 24-0 last year.

Senior defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald holds his hands in the shape of a heart prior to Indiana’s football game against Idaho on Sept. 11, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana has a 2-3 record heading into its homecoming game against Michigan State.

COLUMN: What Indiana football can do to win every week the rest of the season

Oct 13, 2021 11:05 am

Victories come in all shapes, sizes and degrees of legitimacy.

Then-sophomore quarterback Jack Tuttle passes the ball Dec. 5, 2020, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. Indiana football's offense could look much different with Tuttle starting in place of junior Michael Penix Jr., who is "week to week" with an injury to his throwing shoulder.

ANALYSIS: How Indiana football’s offense could change with Jack Tuttle

Oct 11, 2021 4:12 pm

Tuttle will start in relief of Michael Penix Jr. Saturday against Michigan State.

Junior running back David Ellis shrugs off a defender on Sept. 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Ellis is out for the season following an ankle injury.

Indiana football running back David Ellis out for season after ankle surgery

Oct 11, 2021 12:37 pm

Ellis had 12 yards on only three carries in 2021.

Then-sophomore quarterback Jack Tuttle runs the ball Jan. 2, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Indiana football head coach Tom Allen said during a press conference Monday that Tuttle will start in instead of Penix Oct. 16 against Michigan State.

Indiana football evaluates offense after quarterback Penix’s injury

Oct 6, 2021 11:16 pm

Jack Tuttle is set to start in relief of Michael Penix Jr.

Senior defensive back Devon Matthews attempts to make a tackle against Penn State on Oct. 2, 2021, at Beaver Stadium. Indiana is off this week for their bye week before taking on No. 11 Michigan State for Homecoming.

The Other Sideline: Where Indiana stands at the bye week, according to its reporters

Oct 5, 2021 8:26 pm

Indiana will need to change its offense to deal with injured players.

Graduate running back Stephen Carr attempts to elude a tackler against Penn State on Oct. 2, 2021, at Beaver Stadium. Indiana has a bye this week.

COLUMN: Who do I blame for Indiana’s offense being so not good?

Oct 5, 2021 5:27 pm

Ranked opponents have outscored the Hoosiers 96-26 this season.

Junior quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to make a pass Sept. 4, 2021, in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Penix is week to week with an injury to his throwing shoulder, Indiana head coach Tom Allen said in a press conference Monday.

Indiana football quarterback Michael Penix Jr. week to week with shoulder injury

Oct 4, 2021 11:52 am

Jack Tuttle would start in relief of Penix with Donaven McCulley as the backup.

Then-sophomore quarterback Michael Penix Jr. passes the ball to then-freshman running back Tim Baldwin Jr. on Nov. 14, 2020, in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Baldwin entered the NCAA transfer portal, Indiana football head coach Tom Allen said in a press conference Monday.

Indiana football running back Tim Baldwin Jr. enters transfer portal

Oct 4, 2021 11:22 am

Baldwin has rushed for 103 yards in 2020.

Graduate running back Stephen Carr attempts to elude a tackler against Penn State on Oct. 2, 2021, at Beaver Stadium. Indiana lost to Penn State 24-0.

Indiana football’s offense lets down defense in 24-0 loss against Penn State

Oct 3, 2021 12:55 am

The Hoosiers were shut out for the first time since the 2000 season.

Redshirt senior tight end Peyton Hendershot catches a pass during a game against Penn State on Oct. 2, 2021, at Beaver Stadium. Indiana was shut out for the first time since 2000.

Indiana football fails to compete against Big Ten’s best in loss to Penn State

Oct 3, 2021 12:42 am

Indiana’s offense was outgained, outrushed and outmatched Saturday.

Redshirt senior defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald attempts to make a tackle against Penn State on Oct. 2, 2021, at Beaver Stadium. Indiana lost on the road to Penn State 24-0.

COLUMN: Indiana football losses can’t be painful if you’re already numb

Oct 3, 2021 12:08 am

Sometimes failure is funny, but then you have games like this.

Senior Devon Matthews attempts to tackle a Penn State player Oct. 2, 2021, at Beaver Stadium. Indiana lost to Penn State 24-0.

Instant recap: Indiana football loses 24-0 to No. 4 Penn State

Oct 2, 2021 7:47 pm

Indiana was shut out for the first time since 2000.

The Indiana football team exits the locker room Sept. 11, 2021, ahead of its game against the University of Idaho. This Saturday’s game against No. 4 Penn State will be the first time Indiana will play on ABC’s "Saturday Night Football".

Indiana football prepares for national spotlight, first ABC Saturday Night Football game

Oct 1, 2021 2:45 pm

Every Big Ten team has featured in ABC’s Saturday Night Football except for Indiana.

Then-senior defensive lineman Michael Ziemba and then-junior defensive back Jamar Johnson tackle Penn State then-freshman running back Keyvone Lee on Oct. 24, 2020, in Memorial Stadium. Indiana will face off against Penn State on Saturday in State College, Pennslyvania.

A year after Indiana football upset Penn State, the teams meet again on opposite paths

Sep 30, 2021 8:59 pm

Penn State has won eight straight games headed into Saturday’s matchup.

Reach for the Pod: Penn State seeks revenge against Indiana football

Sep 30, 2021 5:59 pm

Last year, Indiana won with Michael Penix Jr.'s two point conversion in overtime.

Indiana football players smile and laugh Oct. 24, 2020, in Memorial Stadium after beating Penn State in double overtime. Indiana will play Penn State at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

COLUMN: How odd is it for Indiana football to be on the receiving end of a revenge game?

Sep 28, 2021 8:44 pm

The Nittany Lions look a little tougher than they did last year.

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Michael Penix Jr. prepares to throw the ball Oct. 24, 2020, in Memorial Stadium. Indiana football will play Penn State at 7:30 Saturday.

The Other Sideline: Before Indiana football plays Saturday, meet No. 4 Penn State

Sep 28, 2021 8:32 pm

Penn State is the highest ranked team in the Big Ten.

Indiana football's defensive linemen prepares for Penn State’s offense to start the play Oct. 24, 2020, in Memorial Stadium. Indiana will face Penn State on Oct. 2, 2021, in University Park, Pennsylvania.

Indiana football prepares for ‘Stripe Out’ at Penn State

Sep 27, 2021 9:02 pm

Indiana defeated Penn State 36-35 in last year’s season opener.

Graduate wide receiver D.J. Matthews Jr. leaps for a catch against the University of Cincinnati on Sept. 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Matthews tore his ACL against Western Kentucky University and will be out for the rest of the 2021 season.

D.J. Matthews Jr. tears ACL against Western Kentucky, out for season

Sep 27, 2021 12:33 pm

Matthews will miss the remainder of the 2021 season and can redshirt for 2022.