Football

Senior defensive lineman Michael Ziemba and junior defensive back Jamar Johnson tackle Penn State freshman running back Keyvone Lee on Oct. 24 in Memorial Stadium.

IU football Jamar Johnson earns Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week Honors

Oct 26, 2020 2:13 pm

The junior defensive back had two takeaways against Penn State on Saturday.

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields picks up yardage in the second quarter as Nebraska defends Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes beat the Cornhuskers 52-17.

Around the Big Ten: Week One

Oct 25, 2020 11:13 pm

The Big Ten returned to play on Oct. 23.

Former IU quarterback Nate Sudfeld looks to pass during the against Michigan on Nov. 20, 2015, at Memorial Stadium. Super Bowl champion Sudfeld is currently a backup quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.

OPINION: The Indianapolis Colts should sign Nate Sudfeld this offseason

Oct 25, 2020 3:37 pm

The former IU quarterback has a past with the state and the staff.

Senior defensive lineman Michael Ziemba puts his arm around redshirt junior linebacker Thomas Allen with redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Tuttle on Oct. 24 in Memorial Stadium. The IU football players watched as the referee confirmed the final touchdown in double overtime against Penn State University.

IU football earns highest AP Poll ranking since 1993 at No. 17

Oct 25, 2020 2:17 pm

IU was ranked last season for the first time in 25 years.

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Michael Penix Jr. prepares to throw the ball Oct. 24 in Memorial Stadium. IU defeated Penn State in overtime 36-35.

Michael Penix Jr. surges late, lifts IU football over No. 8 Penn State in overtime

Oct 24, 2020 11:00 pm

The sophomore quarterback won the game for the Hoosiers on a two-point conversion in overtime.

Junior running back Stevie Scott III screams after IU beat Penn State University in overtime Oct. 24 in Memorial Stadium. Scott scored two touchdowns in the first half against Penn State.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. wins game against Penn State with one giant leap for IU

Oct 24, 2020 10:37 pm

IU upsets No. 8 Penn State for its first top-10 victory since 1987.

IU football players celebrate after defeating No. 8 Penn State on Oct. 24 at Memorial Stadium. IU's victory was the first over a top-10 opponent since 1987.

OPINION: If the football gods exist, they absolutely did not care if IU beat Penn State

Oct 24, 2020 10:13 pm

A fair god wouldn’t let a team win on 211 yards of offense.

IU football head coach Tom Allen sways with his team before running out of the tunnel Nov. 16, 2019, at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania.

Instant Recap: IU wins season opener against No. 8 Penn State

Oct 24, 2020 3:42 pm

IU begins the season against Penn State for the first time in program history.

The Memorial Stadium parking lot is pictured Oct. 22. IU Transportation tweeted Tuesday morning that all vehicles in Memorial Stadium lots must be moved by 6 p.m. Friday.

IU still requiring cars to be moved from Memorial Stadium lots ahead of home football games

Oct 22, 2020 8:31 pm

All cars must be relocated by 6 p.m. Friday.

IDS sports columnist Bradley Hohulin offers suggestions on how to make the best food for an at-home tailgate. For a chip dip, Hohulin says, "Take foods that vaguely resemble vegetables, dice them up and throw on citrus and herbs. Corn, black beans, black-eyed peas, red onion, tomato, cilantro and lemon juice will titillate your taste buds and provide the illusion of health."

OPINION: How to make your at-home tailgate not suck as much as your cooking does

Oct 22, 2020 5:31 pm

No amount of cheap beer can mask your culinary incompetence.

Then-junior quarterback Peyton Ramsey throws the ball Nov. 16, 2019, at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. IU will start the 2020 football season against No. 8 Penn State on Saturday.

IU football opens with Penn State for the first time in program history Saturday

Oct 22, 2020 1:48 pm

The Hoosiers haven't defeated a ranked team during Tom Allen's head coaching tenure.

Twelve mayors of 11 Big Ten conference cities sent a letter to the conference asking for stricter COVID-19 protocols during football games on Monday.

Twelve mayors of Big Ten cities pen letter to the conference regarding COVID-19

Oct 21, 2020 3:08 pm

Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton is among the signatories.

Sophomore quarterback Michael Penix Jr. peers over the Michigan State defensive line Sept. 28, 2019, in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. IU head coach Tom Allen revealed Penix is one of the team's captains for the 2020 season.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is leading IU football with poise and confidence

Oct 20, 2020 2:46 pm

Michael Penix Jr. was named a team captain ahead of IU football’s season opener.

People tailgate Nov. 21, 2009, near Memorial Stadium. IU confirmed Monday it will not permit tailgating during this football season.

IU Athletics bans tailgating for the 2020 season

Oct 19, 2020 5:09 pm

All 14 Big Ten schools agreed to not allow tailgating this season.

The IU women’s basketball starting lineup sits and watches its pregame video Feb. 16 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The NCAA granted an extra year of eligibility to spring athletes and waived bowl eligibility requirements for FBS football Wednesday.

NCAA gives winter athletes extra year, changes football bowl requirements

Oct 15, 2020 11:40 am

The minimum number of wins for bowl eligibility was previously six.

IU football head coach Tom Allen shouts instructions into a megaphone Aug. 6 during fall camp at Memorial Stadium. Allen confirmed Monday during a Zoom call that senior safety Raheem Layne will miss a portion of the Hoosiers’ 2020 football season, with no timetable to return to the field.

Tom Allen emphasizes defense, tackling ahead of IU football’s season opener

Oct 14, 2020 11:03 am

IU missed 25 tackles against Ball State University in last season's opener.

Then-sophomore linebacker Cam Jones and then-sophomore linebacker Micah McFadden prepare to bump helmets Nov. 16, 2019, at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. IU will play No. 9 Penn State at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Memorial Stadium, though no fans will be in attendance.

IU football announces start time for season opener

Oct 12, 2020 4:46 pm

IU will play Penn State at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 24.

IU football’s toughest 2020 opponents as famous movie monsters

Oct 8, 2020 3:20 pm

Get ready for a nightmare on East 17th Street.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws the ball in a game against Michigan State on Sept. 28, 2019, in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Penix was the most accurate quarterback in the Big Ten last season, completing 59.6 percent of his passes.

Michael Penix Jr.'s leadership in quarterback room setting course for IU football

Oct 8, 2020 1:18 pm

Penix said he understands the game and IU’s play calling better this year.

University of Tennessee then-sophomore linebacker Kivon Bennett tackles IU then-freshman Sampson James on Jan. 2. in Jacksonville, Florida. James is ready for the 2020 season after exploring a transfer over the offseason.

Sophomore Sampson James, running backs all in for IU football this fall

Oct 7, 2020 4:35 pm

Sampson James withdrew from the NCAA transfer portal to stay with the Hoosiers.