Football

Senior defensive back Marcelino McCrary-Ball celebrates his interception in the first quarter of the game against the University of Cincinnati on Sept. 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana will travel to face the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers on Sept. 25, 2021, in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

High-flying Western Kentucky offers Indiana football’s defense a chance to stabilize

Sep 23, 2021 8:19 pm

Western Kentucky has the best third-down efficiency in the nation.

Indiana's defensive line lines up against the University of Cincinnati's offensive line on Sept. 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana has a chance to bounce back from a 38-24 loss to Cincinnati this Saturday when it heads to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to face off against Western Kentucky University.

The Other Sideline: Meet Western Kentucky before it plays Indiana football this Saturday

Sep 22, 2021 2:19 pm

The Hoosiers are 3-0 all-time against the Hilltoppers.

Senior wide reciever Ty Fryfogle attempts to dive for the catch Sept. 18, 2021, during the game against the University of Cincinnati at Memorial Stadium. Indiana's record is 1-2 after losing to Cincinnati.

COLUMN: It’s unfair to say Indiana football is bad but hard to say it’s good

Sep 21, 2021 2:40 pm

A brutal schedule can’t excuse every single head-scratching mistake.

Junior tight end Peyton Hendershot prepares to catch a pass from junior quarterback Michael Penix Jr. against the University of Cincinnati on Sept 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Head coach Tom Allen said Penix's X-rays came back negative.

Coaches, players confident in Michael Penix Jr. as Indiana football’s starter

Sep 20, 2021 8:09 pm

Penix has thrown four touchdowns and six interceptions in Indiana’s first three games.

Andy Hipskind was the Chief Medical Officer for IU Athletics and the team physician for Indiana football. Dr. Andy Hipskind died of cancer Saturday at the age of 48.

IU Athletics Chief Medical Officer dies at 48

Sep 19, 2021 6:46 pm

Dr. Andy Hipskind died Saturday after a long battle with cancer.

Redshirt junior tight end Peyton Hendershot prepares to catch a pass from quarterback redshirt junior Michael Penix Jr. against the University of Cincinnati on Sept 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana lost to Cincinnati 38-24.

COLUMN: Indiana wins hot potato, loses football game to Cincinnati

Sep 18, 2021 6:29 pm

The Hoosiers handed victory to the nearly equally sloppy Bearcats.

Senior defensive back Reese Taylor attempts to catch an interception Sept. 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. IU lost 38-24 against the University of Cincinnati.

Indiana football overwhelmed by mistakes in 38-24 loss to No. 8 Cincinnati

Sep 18, 2021 6:22 pm

Indiana only converted three of its six red zone trips.

Quaterback Michael Penix Jr. rolls out during a play against the University of Cincinnati on Sept. 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana lost to Cincinnati 38-24.

Indiana football falters, loses momentum in 38-24 loss to Cincinnati

Sep 18, 2021 6:05 pm

Indiana lost after leading by 14 points in the first quarter.

Graduate wide receiver D.J. Matthews Jr. leaps for a catch against the University of Cincinnati on Sept. 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana lost to Cincinnati 38-24.

Instant recap: Indiana football falls to No. 8 Cincinnati, moves to 1-2 this season

Sep 18, 2021 12:01 pm

Indiana took a 14-0 lead, but Cincinnati came back to win 38-24.

No. 17 ranked IU football will wear throwback uniforms for its home matchup against No. 8 ranked University of Cincinnati on Sept. 18. The uniforms are inspired by the IU teams of the 1980s and 1990s, according to an IU Athletics press release.

Indiana football showcases retro uniforms against Cincinnati. Here are our (better) ideas

Sep 18, 2021 8:34 am

Indiana is wearing 1987 throwback uniforms against Cincinnati on Saturday.

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 will play No. 8 Cincinnati on Saturday in front of a sold out crowd at Memorial Stadium.

Indiana football set for matchup with No. 8 Cincinnati in front of sold-out crowd

Sep 17, 2021 3:06 pm

This is the first Memorial Stadium sellout for Indiana since 2017 against Michigan.

Reach for the Pod: Previewing Indiana football vs. Cincinnati with L.C. Norton and Owen Racer

Sep 17, 2021 11:38 am

Indiana football will play No. 8 Cincinnati on Saturday at a sold out Memorial Stadium.

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry runs 35 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter as Kansas City Chiefs linebackers Kevin Pierre-Louis and Tamba Hali chase after him Jan. 6, 2018, during the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

COLUMN: Fact or fiction: NFL week one overreactions

Sep 16, 2021 3:02 pm

Columnist Aiden Kantner addresses fan overreactions after the NFL’s first week.

Sophomore tight end A.J. Barner runs for a touchdown Sept. 11, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana is a four-point underdog in its next matchup against the University of Cincinnati.

COLUMN: I can’t wait to see Indiana football play in a game it will probably lose

Sep 15, 2021 12:09 pm

Indiana has several weaknesses, but betting odds don’t seem to be one.

Indiana football lines up against the University of Idaho during the first half Sept. 11, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana will play the University of Cincinnati at noon Saturday.

The Other Sideline: Meet Cincinnati before it plays Indiana football in Bloomington

Sep 14, 2021 9:01 pm

No. 8 Cincinnati is 2-0 this season, but has lost five straight to Indiana.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to make a pass Sept. 4, 2021, in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Penix had 68 passing yards against Idaho on Saturday.

The next step for Indiana’s offense and Michael Penix Jr.? The deep ball

Sep 13, 2021 7:39 pm

Penix had 68 passing yards against Idaho on Saturday.

Sophomore Steven Alton cooks hamburgers on a grill during his first tailgate before the Indiana home football game against the University of Idaho on Sept. 11, 2021, at the Indiana Tailgate Fields. "I loved the energy and camaraderie amongst current, past, and future students," Alton said. "I couldn't have asked for a better way to kick off the year."

As Indiana football beat Idaho, fans stream back to Memorial Stadium for tailgate season

Sep 12, 2021 9:02 pm

Saturday’s game was the first full capacity crowd in 658 days.

Graduate student Stephen Carr warms up prior to facing Idaho on Sept. 11, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Carr rushed for 118 yards on 22 attempts against Idaho.

Stephen Carr finds rhythm for Indiana football against Idaho

Sep 12, 2021 1:32 am

Carr finished the game with 118 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Indiana football lines up against the University of Idaho during the first half Sept. 11, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana led Idaho 35-7 at halftime.

Indiana football bounces back with contributions from entire team, beats Idaho 56-14

Sep 12, 2021 1:03 am

Indiana had six offensive touchdowns, two blocked punts and a punt return touchdown.

Senior Reese Taylor attempts to elude a tackle against Idaho on Sept. 11, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana football led the University of Idaho 35-7 at halftime.

COLUMN: What did we learn from Indiana smacking Idaho? Not sure.

Sep 11, 2021 11:50 pm

Indiana only took 70 minutes to score its first touchdown this season.