Football

Hoosiers face Big Ten’s best defense

By Greg Rosenstein · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:35 a.m.

The Hawkeyes (8-0) are led by a veteran defense that is among the nation’s best. This season, Iowa is top-20 in the country for total defense, passing defense, scoring defense and turnovers gained. It also leads Bowl Championship Series teams in interceptions with 15 on the year.

Intangibles separate IU from Big Ten elite

By Ryan Winn · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:32 a.m.

Despite the four-game lead Iowa has on IU, the teams are almost statistical reflections of one another. Other than Iowa’s daunting defensive statistics, the teams would appear to be on equal footing.

IU faces undefeated Iowa

By Nathan Hart · Friday, Oct. 30,2009 12:30 a.m.

Iowa has an 8-0 record, a No. 7 Associated Press ranking and a No. 4 Bowl Championship Series ranking, but the Hawkeyes have trailed in all but one of their games this season.

Glass: Bill Lynch will stay as coach

By Nathan Hart · Thursday, Oct. 29,2009 12:37 a.m.

IU athletics director Fred Glass said Tuesday that he will honor Lynch’s contract, which runs through the 2011 season.

Time still of the essence for Lynch

By Ryan Winn · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 11:38 p.m.

Amid a sea of disappointments and subsequent speculations, IU coach Bill Lynch finally found a lifeboat.

IU Athletics Director: Bill Lynch will stay

By Sean Morrison · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 10:37 a.m.

IU Athletics Director Fred Glass confirmed today that football coach Bill Lynch will remain in his position as head coach of the IU football program at least until his contract expires in two years.

Top football recruit Jibreel Black decommits

By Greg Rosenstein · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2009 12:26 a.m.

Jibreel Black, a defensive end from Wyoming, Ohio and the top IU recruit for next season, has switched his commitment from IU to the University of Cincinnati.

IU firestorm ignites after de-com

By Ryan Winn · Tuesday, Oct. 27,2009 10:34 p.m.

IU coach Bill Lynch’s already-hot seat is starting to sizzle. After a 3-9 disaster last season, tempers around Bloomington went from boiling to tepid once 2009 kicked off. The Hoosiers, paced by exciting young players and a new determination to win, started the season on a very positive 3-1 note.

Jibreel Black decommits from IU football

By Greg Rosenstein · Monday, Oct. 26,2009 11:33 p.m.

Jibreel Black, a defensive end from Wyoming, Ohio and the top IU recruit for next season, has switched his commitment from IU to the University of Cincinnati. For a full Q & A with Black, check out Hoosier Hype.

Top football recruit decommits from IU

Monday, Oct. 26,2009 8:22 p.m.

Rivals.com is reporting that Jibreel Black, a three-star defensive tackle from Wyoming, Ohio who originally committed to IU, changed his decision today and will be a Cincinnati Bearcat next season.

Hoosiers fail to adapt in must-win game

By Ryan Winn · Sunday, Oct. 25,2009 11:18 p.m.

EVANSTON, Ill. – Evolution was at work on a nippy afternoon at Northwestern. As both the Hoosiers and the Wildcats fought for their seasons’ lives, adapting to changes was the difference between ecstatic victory and heart-wrenching defeat. When senior cornerback Ray Fisher dashed to the end zone for a 93-yard kickoff return to put IU up 28-3 with less than eight minutes to go in the first half, it looked like the Hoosiers were the far superior team. They weren’t.

Northwestern scores 26 unanswered points against the Hoosiers

By Greg Rosenstein · Sunday, Oct. 25,2009 10:41 p.m.

The Hoosiers’ 29-28 loss to Northwestern on Saturday can be summed up in one word: collapse.

IU's Saturday contest against Iowa to be aired on ESPN

By IDS staff · Sunday, Oct. 25,2009 7:59 p.m.

This weekend's matchup between IU and No. 7 Iowa will be televised on ESPN.

IU falls 29-28 to Northwestern

By Greg Rosenstein · Saturday, Oct. 24,2009 5:35 p.m.

After giving up 26 consecutive points without a response, IU fell 29-28 to Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., on Saturday.

Northwestern scores 26 unanswered points, defeats IU 29-28

By Rick Gano · Saturday, Oct. 24,2009 2:02 p.m.

EVANSTON, Ill. — Stefan Demos kicked a 19-yard field goal with 21 seconds left Saturday and Northwestern completed a comeback from a 25-point deficit to beat IU 29-28.

Hoosier football leads Wildcats 28-17 at half

Saturday, Oct. 24,2009 1:57 p.m.

In looking for its fifth win of the season and a shot at bowl contention, the Hoosiers have shot off to a 28-17 lead against the Northwestern Wildcats today.

Co-defensive coordinators collaborate on tough calls

By Greg Rosenstein · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 10:59 p.m.

With two defensive coordinators barking orders and teaching schemes at the same time, it’s inevitable to have an occasional disagreement on the field. But IU senior defensive end Jammie Kirlew said IU co-defensive coordinators Brian George and Joe Palcic have never overstepped each other while preparing for an opponent. Ever.

Hoosiers face battle of wills

By Ryan Winn · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 10:57 p.m.

IU will need a minimum of six victories to even be considered for a bowl spot, and with its tie with Northwestern for eighth in the Big Ten, this weekend’s game becomes that much more vital to their postseason dreams.

Northwestern QB Kafka poses a challenge for IU

By Nathan Hart · Thursday, Oct. 22,2009 10:54 p.m.

There really isn’t a way to avoid it: IU’s game against Northwestern might turn into a play-in game for a bowl at season’s end. But if the Hoosiers want to “play 13” games this season, their defense must first stop Northwestern’s proficient quarterback Mike Kafka on Saturday.

IU's evolving offense pays out

By Ryan Winn · Wednesday, Oct. 21,2009 11:50 p.m.

As the Hoosiers continue their march through the Big Ten season and toward a possible bowl game, the element of surprise has played a crushing role.

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