Football

Indiana freshman quarterback Donaven McCulley looks for open receiver during the game against Minnesota on Nov. 20, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana hired Walt Bell as its new offensive coordinator Thursday.

ANALYSIS: What does Walt Bell bring to Indiana football’s offense?

Dec 9, 2021 1:21 pm

Indiana announced its hiring of Bell as offensive coordinator Thursday.

The press box at Memorial Stadium is seen at sunrise Nov. 8, 2020.

Indiana football hires Walt Bell as new offensive coordinator

Dec 9, 2021 1:06 pm

Bell was the coach at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2021.

Then-junior linebacker Micah McFadden puts his fist in the air in the first quarter of the game against Michigan State on Nov. 14, 2020, in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. McFadden declared for the NFL Draft on Tuesday.

Indiana football linebacker Micah McFadden declares for the NFL Draft

Dec 7, 2021 2:50 pm

McFadden was Indiana’s leading tackler in 2021.

Then-redshirt sophomore quarterback Michael Penix Jr. runs with the ball Nov. 14, 2020, in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Penix entered the transfer portal Sunday.

Indiana football quarterback Michael Penix Jr. enters transfer portal

Dec 5, 2021 8:14 pm

Penix was Indiana’s starter from 2019-2021.

IU redshirt graduate defensive back Marcelino McCrary-Ball reacts after Purdue scores a touchdown on Nov. 27, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Indiana finished the season with a 2-10 record.

COLUMN: The Hoosier hurt index: Indiana football’s top 10 worst losses in 2021

Dec 1, 2021 6:18 pm

I really hoped this wouldn’t be a top 10, but here we are.

Senior linebacker Micah McFadden tackles a Cincinnati Bearcats player on Sept. 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. McFadden was named second-team All-Big Ten on Tuesday.

Indiana football’s Micah McFadden named second-team All-Big Ten

Nov 30, 2021 11:23 pm

Ryder Anderson and Jaylin Williams earned honorable mention All-Big Ten.

Indiana offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Nick Sheridan during Media Day on Aug. 5, 2021.

Indiana football parts ways with offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan

Nov 28, 2021 10:14 am

Sheridan had been Indiana’s offensive coordinator since 2020.

IU redshirt senior defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald attempts to tackle a Purdue ball carrier during the game on Nov. 27, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Bryant had four tackles in the 44-7 loss to Purdue.

Indiana football loses 44-7 to Purdue, finishes season winless in conference play

Nov 27, 2021 8:44 pm

The Hoosiers lost eight straight games to end the season.

IU redshirt-sophomore quarterback Grant Gremel gestures during the game against Purdue on Nov. 27, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Indiana lost to Purdue 44-7.

Grant Gremel loses walk-on duel in Indiana football’s 44-7 loss against Purdue

Nov 27, 2021 8:36 pm

Both starting quarterbacks began their respective college careers as walk-ons.

IU redshirt graduate defensive back Marcelino McCrary-Ball reacts after Purdue scores a touchdown on Nov. 27, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium. Indiana had a pick-six negated back a defensive pass interference on the previous play in the second quarter.

COLUMN: Indiana football masterfully sabotages itself in blowout loss to Purdue

Nov 27, 2021 8:18 pm

The Hoosiers racked up more penalty yards than rushing yards.

Purdue football players tackle then-freshman running back Sampson James on Nov. 30, 2019, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. Indiana kicks off against Purdue at 3:30 p.m.

Instant recap: Indiana football ends season with 44-7 loss to Purdue

Nov 27, 2021 3:39 pm

The team’s 2-10 record is its worst finish since 2011.

Sophomore quarterback Grant Gremel drops to throw against Minnesota on Nov. 20, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Gremel earned a roster spot as a walk-on in 2019.

’Pressure’s fake’: Grant Gremel ready to potentially start for Indiana football

Nov 24, 2021 5:16 pm

Head coach Tom Allen said all options are open against the Boilermakers.

Indiana football players hold up the Oaken Bucket on Nov. 30, 2019, in Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. Indiana will try to keep the Old Oaken Bucket with a win at 3:30 p.m. Saturday against Purdue in West Lafayette.

COLUMN: Making the Old Oaken Bucket fun this year

Nov 22, 2021 9:00 am

The IDS and the Purdue Exponent team up to improve rivalry weekend.

Ernie Pyle, one of the most well-known journalists in history and an alumnus of the Indiana Daily Student, had his first byline published in the Purdue Exponent 100 years ago this week.

IDS alumnus Ernie Pyle’s first article published 100 years ago — for the Purdue Exponent

Nov 22, 2021 8:00 am

Pyle, one of IU’s journalism alumni, published with Purdue’s student paper first.

IU freshman quarterback Donaven McCulley runs against Minnesota on Nov. 20, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. McCulley led Indiana in rushing with 72 yards during the game Saturday.

Indiana football’s passing game a non-factor in 35-14 loss to Minnesota

Nov 20, 2021 8:58 pm

Indiana will go into its game against Purdue winless in the Big Ten.

Graduate offensive lineman Dylan Powell smiles with head coach Tom Allen prior to the game against Minnesota on Nov. 20, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana held ceremony honoring graduating seniors and graduate students prior to the game against Minnesota.

Indiana football feels influence of its seniors in 35-14 senior-day loss to Minnesota

Nov 20, 2021 8:42 pm

Seniors McFadden, Layne and Fitzgerald led the team in tackles.

Indiana's defensive line matches up with Minnesota blockers on Nov. 20, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana lost 35-14 at home Saturday to fall to 2-9 on the season.

COLUMN: Indiana football’s senior night was a toothpick through a sadness sandwich

Nov 20, 2021 8:23 pm

It took Indiana two quarterbacks to generate 77 passing yards.

Indiana senior defensive back Jaylin Williams tackles Rutgers senior quarterback Noah Vedral Nov. 13, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana plays Minnesota in the last home game of the season at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Live Updates: Indiana football plays Minnesota in final home game of season

Nov 20, 2021 3:08 pm

Indiana is looking for its first Big Ten win of the season.

Redshirt junior quarterback Jack Tuttle evades the sack Nov. 13, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana looks to snap a six-game losing streak against Minnesota on Saturday.

The Other Sideline: Before Indiana football’s weekend matchup, meet Minnesota

Nov 19, 2021 3:43 pm

Indiana plays Minnesota in its last home game of the season Saturday.

Indiana football head coach Tom Allen celebrates as junior kicker Charles Campbell makes a field goal against Rutgers on Nov. 13, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. If Tom Allen's team wins out, he’s set for his fewest wins in a season in his 5-year career with Indiana, and the Hoosiers’ fewest number of wins since at least 2014.

ANALYSIS: Was Indiana football’s 2020 season just a fluke?

Nov 18, 2021 6:09 pm

Let’s see what the stats have to say about Indiana’s 2020 season.