Football

Coach Tom Allen riles up his players on Sept. 11, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. IU won its 2022 season opener against Illinois 23-20.

INSTANT RECAP: Bazelak leads two-minute drill to give Indiana football a week one victory

Sep 3, 2022 2:17 am

Amid offensive struggles, the Hoosiers found a way to win.

Then-University of Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak walks to the sideline Oct. 9, 2021, on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. Bazelak, who announced his transfer to Indiana in January, started at quarterback against Illinois on Friday.

BREAKING: Indiana football names redshirt junior Connor Bazelak starting quarterback

Sep 2, 2022 8:05 pm

Bazelak, a Missouri transfer, will lead Indiana’s offense against Illinois Friday night.

Then-sophomore offensive lineman Matthew Bedford looks at his offensive line coach Darren Hiller on Oct. 24, 2020, in Memorial Stadium. Indiana will play it's season opener Sept. 2 against Illinois in Bloomington.

Indiana football kicks season off under the lights against Illinois

Sep 1, 2022 5:27 pm

The Hoosiers finished last season 2-10 after going 6-2 in 2020.

Then-junior quarterback Jack Tuttle gathers the offense against Michigan State on Oct. 16, 2021, at Memorial Stadium.

COLUMN: What to look for in Indiana football’s season-opener against Illinois

Sep 1, 2022 10:31 am

The Hoosiers are looking to start the season in the win column.

Then-freshman defensive back Tiawan Mullen looks at the sidelines Nov. 16, 2019, at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. Mullen spoke on his injuries from last season stating, "I’m back fully healthy and ready to roll.”

Indiana football players talk personal relationships, team expectations ahead of 2022 season opener

Aug 31, 2022 11:31 am

Cam Jones, DJ Matthews, Matthew Bedford and Tiawan Mullen took the podium on Tuesday.

Then-junior quarterback Jack Tuttle evades the sack Nov. 13, 2021, at Memorial Stadium.

Indiana football roundtable: IDS reporters make predictions for 2022 season

Aug 31, 2022 9:41 am

After a disappointing 2021 season, Indiana has a chance to bounce back in 2022.

Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall is seen March 1, 2021. IU Athletics announced Monday that Upland Brewing Company will be the university's exclusive craft beer sponsor. The partnership is a three-year agreement that begins with the 2022-2023 athletic season.

Indiana Athletics is exploring possibility of selling beer at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall

Aug 31, 2022 9:00 am

Scott Dolson addressed the media ahead of Friday night season opener against Illinois.

Head coach Tom Allen calls a play Sep. 4, 2021, in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Hoosiers will kick of their season against the Fighting Illini on Friday.

‘We’re ready to go play’: Indiana football coaches take podium ahead of Illinois

Aug 30, 2022 9:00 am

Tom Allen, Chad Wilt and Walt Bell previewed the Hoosiers’ matchup with the Fighting Illini.

Purdue football players tackle then-freshman running back Sampson James on Nov. 30, 2019, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

COLUMN: 4 bold predictions for the 2022 college football season

Aug 29, 2022 3:00 pm

The season is here — it’s time to make wild guesses about what will unfold.

Then-quarterback Michael Penix Jr. rolls out during a play against the University of Cincinnati on Sept. 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. The team will unveil its '90s-themed uniforms on the road against Cincinnati Sept. 24 at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Indiana football to wear ‘90s throwback uniforms during the 2022 road games

Aug 27, 2022 8:00 am

Indiana football will bring back retro-themed look for away games.

Then-sophomore quarterback Jack Tuttle runs the ball Jan. 2, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Indiana football will play Illinois on Sept. 2, 2022 in their first game of the season.

From stable to unstable, detailing the Indiana football quarterback room the last few seasons

Aug 26, 2022 3:43 pm

Head coach Tom Allen has named the 2022 starter but is keeping it a mystery.

Indiana's defensive line matches up with Rutgers' offensive line during the game on Nov. 13, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. This season's quarterback pick is yet to be announced, although it is likely the decision won't be made public until the team takes the field Sept. 2.

‘What was the outlier?’: Tom Allen reaches important program, quarterback conclusions

Aug 24, 2022 1:54 pm

Allen has reached a starting quarterback decision but won’t release it to the public.

IU football head coach Tom Allen pumps his players up before a game Nov. 16, 2019, at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. The team's first game this season will be Sept. 2 against Illinois.

Indiana football addresses questions about offense during fall camp

Aug 22, 2022 10:27 pm

Progress being made on the offensive side, still no definite starting quarterback.

Graduate running back Stephen Carr and then junior quarterback Jack Tuttle celebrate Carr's touchdown Oct. 16, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. IU's first game of the season will be on Sept. 2, 2022 against Illinois.

COLUMN: Indiana football’s starting quarterback is still a mystery, but is that a problem?

Aug 21, 2022 4:25 pm

The Hoosiers have yet to name a starter between Connor Bazelak and Jack Tuttle.

Head coach Tom Allen and defensive coordinator Kane Wommack talk to junior defensive back Devon Matthews and junior linebacker Cam Jones on Oct. 24, 2020, in Memorial Stadium. Allen spoke at Lucas Oil Stadium on Tuesday during the 50th annual Big Ten Media Days to discuss the future of the program.

Tom Allen details quarterback expectations, future of the program at Big Ten Media Days

Jul 31, 2022 1:28 pm

Allen points to Cam Jones, Tiawan Mullen and A.J. Barner as leaders.

Coach Tom Allen riles up his players Sept. 11, 2021, at Memorial Stadium.

COLUMN: Reactions and takeaways from Indiana football’s Big Ten media day

Jul 31, 2022 1:22 pm

Head coach Tom Allen and A.J. Barner, Tiawan Mullen and Cam Jones spoke Monday.

Then-freshman quarterback Donaven McCulley covers his face after fumbling the opening snap against Rutgers on Nov. 13, 2021, at Memorial Stadium.

COLUMN: Increased pressure in Indiana football’s schedule shows the Big Ten’s need to dump divisions

Jul 26, 2022 5:36 pm

The Hoosiers’ attempt to bounce back from a disappointing season doesn’t look like it will be easy.

Former IU quarterback Antwaan Randle El begins the option with DeWayne Hogan at his side during the Hoosiers' 2000 victory against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium. Randle El is one of two former Indiana football players included in the 2023 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Two former Indiana football players named to College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Jun 7, 2022 3:42 pm

Vaughn Dunbar and Antwaan Randle El played for the Hoosiers in the 1990s.

Senior Micah McFadden steals the ball from a Cincinnati Bearcats player of the ball on Sept. 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. McFadden was drafted by the New York Giants as the 146th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft on Saturday.

Indiana football’s Micah McFadden selected by New York Giants in NFL Draft

Apr 30, 2022 3:27 pm

McFadden was Indiana’s team MVP in 2021.

Spring Ball - Offense

Apr 17, 2022 12:01 pm