Football

Junior running back Stevie Scott III bumps helmets with redshirt sophomore wide receiver Jacolby Hewitt after scoring a touchdown Nov. 28 at Memorial Stadium. Scott scored three touchdowns against Maryland.

OPINION: If only we could just talk about IU football finally running the ball against Maryland

Nov 28, 2020 5:36 pm

Potentially losing quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is impossible to overlook.

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Michael Penix Jr. holds the ball Oct. 24 in Memorial Stadium. IU looks to improve to 5-1 against Maryland.

Instant Recap: No. 12 IU football looks to rebound against Maryland

Nov 28, 2020 12:03 pm

IU enters the game ranked in the College Football Playoff for the first time.

Senior Whop Philyor runs with the ball Nov. 21 in the game against Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio. No. 9 IU's comeback came just short as No. 3 Ohio State won 42-35.

IU football’s Michael Penix Jr. shines under national spotlight

Nov 21, 2020 5:58 pm

Michael Penix Jr. threw for 491 yards and five touchdowns against Ohio State.

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields celebrates after scoring a touchdown Nov. 21 against IU in Columbus, Ohio. No. 9 IU's comeback came just short Saturday, giving No. 3 Ohio State a 42-35 win.

No. 9 IU football outlasted by No. 3 Ohio State in 42-35 loss on the road

Nov 21, 2020 5:37 pm

Michael Penix Jr. threw for a career-high 491 yards and five touchdowns Saturday.

Tiawan Mullen looks at the sidelines Nov. 21 in the game against Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio. No. 9 IU's comeback came just short Saturday, giving No. 3 Ohio State a 42-35 win.

OPINION: Even great teams need luck, and IU football's ran out against Ohio State

Nov 21, 2020 4:46 pm

IU proved it can beat most teams without luck.

Head coach Tom Allen points into the air Nov. 14 in Spartan Stadium at East Lansing, Michigan. No. 9 IU plays at No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.

Instant Recap: No. 9 IU suffers first loss of the season against No. 3 Ohio State

Nov 21, 2020 12:06 pm

Saturday's game against Ohio State is IU's first top 10 matchup in program history.

Then-redshirt senior wide receiver Donavan Hale attempts to grab the ball over an Ohio State defender Sept. 14, 2019, in Memorial Stadium. No. 9 IU plays No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.

No. 9 IU football faces tough task on the road against No. 3 Ohio State

Nov 19, 2020 2:51 pm

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields has 13 total touchdowns and only 11 incompletions.

Junior linebacker Micah McFadden puts his fist in the air in the first quarter against Michigan State on Nov. 14 in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. No. 9 IU is scheduled to play No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday, with the winner likely favored to win the Big Ten east division.

IU junior linebacker Micah McFadden continues to push himself to improve

Nov 18, 2020 5:31 pm

Through four games, Micah McFadden leads the Hoosiers in total tackles this season.

OPINION: The emotions of an IU football fan after a 4-0 start

Nov 17, 2020 9:00 pm

This is the only part of 2020 I hope isn’t a bizarre dream.

IU’s defensive linemen prepare to tackle Penn State’s offensive linemen Oct. 24 in Memorial Stadium.

Defensive line continues to carry the load for IU football

Nov 16, 2020 6:03 pm

The Hoosiers lead the Big Ten with 12 sacks.

The sun shines on Spartan Stadium on Nov. 14 in East Lansing, Michigan. No. 10 IU defeated Michigan State 24-0.

Around the Big Ten: Recapping week four of Big Ten Football

Nov 15, 2020 7:47 pm

Wisconsin returns to play while Maryland versus Ohio State was canceled.

Senior wide receiver Ty Fryfogle holds the ball Nov. 14 in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Fryfogle scored two touchdowns for No. 10 IU against Michigan State.

Ty Fryfogle’s career day ignites No. 10 IU's offense in victory over Michigan State

Nov 14, 2020 5:59 pm

Fryfogle caught 11 catches for 200 yards and two touchdowns against the Spartans.

No.10 IU football shuts down Michigan State despite sloppy offensive play

Nov 14, 2020 5:43 pm

IU was 3-7 inside the red zone, breaking a 12-12 streak to start the season.

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Michael Penix Jr. smiles before taking a knee Nov. 14 in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Penix scored two touchdowns against Michigan State.

IU football's win over Michigan State was extremely ugly, but 4-0 looks awfully pretty

Nov 14, 2020 5:40 pm

Good lord, is Michigan State bad or is Michigan State bad?

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws the ball Sept. 28, 2019, in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. No. 10 IU plays Michigan State on Saturday for the Old Brass Spittoon trophy.

Instant Recap: No. 10 IU defeats Michigan State 24-0 in East Lansing

Nov 14, 2020 12:09 pm

IU is ranked in the top 10 for the first time since 1969.

Members of the Indiana football team raise the Old Brass Spittoon after defeating Michigan State 24-21 during an Oct. 2016 game.

IU football to face Michigan State in potential quarterback battle this weekend

Nov 12, 2020 5:35 pm

Both teams have seen a majority of their offense come through the air.

Sophomore Tiawan Mullen jumps over the Michigan offense Nov. 7 at Memorial Stadium.

IU football’s cornerbacks are establishing themselves as a physical force

Nov 11, 2020 6:42 pm

Sophomore cornerback Tiawan Mullen leads the team in sacks and tackles for loss.

IU football head coach Tom Allen speaks to incoming freshmen Aug. 23, 2019, at Memorial Stadium for Traditions and Spirit of IU. Allen has led IU to what some say are the best years in program history, achieving a top ten ranking for the first time since 1967 and ending losing streaks against Michigan and Penn State.

OPINION: There’s no coach I’d rather have than Tom Allen

Nov 11, 2020 3:00 pm

Call me sentimental, but L.E.O. gets me every time.

Junior running back Stevie Scott III runs with the ball Oct. 24 in Memorial Stadium. IU head coach Tom Allen announced Monday during a Zoom call that five individuals were named the team’s Offensive Player of the Week.

Offensive line making strides for IU football after slow start to season

Nov 9, 2020 6:48 pm

IU's starting offensive line was named IU offensive Player of the Week.

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Michael Penix Jr. holds the ball Oct. 24 in the game against Penn State at Memorial Stadium. Penn State lost to Maryland 35-19 to keep Penn State winless on the season.

Around the Big Ten: Recapping week three of college football

Nov 8, 2020 8:39 pm

Maryland’s upset of Penn State headlines a big week in the conference.