Football

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.

Senior Micah McFadden tackles a Cincinnati Bearcats player on Sept. 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. McFadden had 12 tackles against Western Kentucky University.

Matthews, McFadden step up in return to field in 33-31 win over Western Kentucky

Sep 26, 2021 5:25 pm

The two combined for just under a third of the team’s tackles.

Indiana football lines up against the University of Idaho during the first half Sept. 11, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana beat the University of Western Kentucky by a score of 33-31.

Indiana football outlasts Western Kentucky 33-31 behind Campbell’s four field goals

Sep 26, 2021 12:51 am

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw for 373 yards on 35 completions.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. hands the ball to running back Stephen Carr during the game against the University of Idaho on Sept. 11, 2021 at Memorial Stadium. Indiana beat the University of Western Kentucky Hilltoppers by a score of 33-31.

COLUMN: Indiana football looked pretty solid despite barely beating Western Kentucky

Sep 26, 2021 12:33 am

Hoosier fans shouldn’t get choosy about wins in 2021.

IU football head coach Tom Allen pumps his players up before a game Nov. 16, 2019, at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. Indiana beat Western Kentucky University 33-31.

INSTANT RECAP: Indiana football defeats Western Kentucky 33-31

Sep 25, 2021 8:05 pm

The Hoosiers threw for a season-high 373 yards on the night.

Junior quarterback Michael Penix Jr. rolls out during a play against the University of Cincinnati on Sept. 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Penix reached his 2020 interception total by the second quarter against the University of Cincinnati, then surpassed it by two interceptions later in the game.

ANALYSIS: What’s worked and what’s gone wrong for Indiana football’s offense

Sep 24, 2021 11:51 am

The Hoosiers are 1-2 after turnover-filled losses to two top-10 teams.