Football

Indiana's starting line gets ready before a play against the Univeristy of Idaho on Sept. 10, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana defeated Idaho 35-22.

Indiana football finds its legs in the rushing game in win against Idaho

Sep 11, 2022 2:25 am

Shaun Shivers rushed for 155 yards and one touchdown on the night.

Senior linebacker Aaaron Casey makes a tackle Sept. 10, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana beat the University of Idaho 35-22 and advanced to a 2-0 record.

Come rain, come shine: Indiana football wakes up in second half, squeaks past Idaho

Sep 11, 2022 2:14 am

The Hoosiers improve to 2-0 after defeating the Vandals.

Junior tight end AJ Barner celebrates a touchdown Sept. 10, 2022, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana beat the University of Idaho 35-22 and advanced to a 2-0 record.

COLUMN: Indiana puts fans through 30 minutes of misery before deciding to play good football

Sep 11, 2022 1:44 am

The Hoosiers had a dreadful first half before they put things together in the win.

Then-sophomore Tiawan Mullen jumps over the Michigan offense Nov. 7, 2020, at Memorial Stadium. Indiana scored 23 points in the third quarter.

INSTANT RECAP: Exceptional second half leads Indiana past Idaho 35-22

Sep 11, 2022 12:23 am

Indiana improves to 2-0 after win against Idaho

Then-sophomore linebacker Cam Jones high-fives then-freshman defensive lineman Sio Nofoagatoto’a on Oct. 12, 2019, in Memorial Stadium.

COLUMN: Long-term takeaways from Indiana’s stunning comeback victory over Illinois

Sep 10, 2022 9:00 am

Indiana still has much to work on despite coming out on top.

Connor Bazelak walks to the sideline Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, on Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. Bazelak was selected for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watchlist after Indiana's win against Illinois on Sept. 2.

Connor Bazelak selected to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watchlist

Sep 9, 2022 3:27 pm

Bazelak is first Indiana quarterback to record 300 passing yards in debut since 1998.

The Indiana offensive line prepares for the snap against the University of Idaho Sept. 11, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. The Hoosiers will face Idaho at 8 p.m. Sept. 1.

Indiana football set to play the University of Idaho at home

Sep 9, 2022 3:25 pm

Head coach Tom Allen touched on key aspects of the matchup earlier this week.

Then-sophomore kicker Charles Campbell prepares to kick the ball Nov. 14, 2020, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Campbell, freshman linebacker Dasan McCullough and junior wide receiver Cam Camper all took home weekly honors for their performance in Indiana's win against Illinois on Sept. 2.

Trio of Indiana football players take home weekly honors after Illinois win

Sep 7, 2022 7:51 pm

Dasan McCullough, Cam Camper and Charles Campbell all received recognition.

Then-redshirt junior Peyton Hendershot fights toward the end zone against the University of Cincinnati on Sept. 18, 2021, at Memorial Stadium.

COLUMN: The 12-team College Football Playoff is an exciting way to change basically nothing about the sport

Sep 7, 2022 7:50 pm

If college football actually needs fixing, a bigger playoff won’t do it.

Then-sophomore offensive lineman Matthew Bedford looks at his offensive line coach Darren Hiller on Oct. 24, 2020, in Memorial Stadium.

COLUMN: Indiana football faced with a new task in week two against Idaho: piling up points

Sep 7, 2022 2:23 pm

Indiana already has injuries and issues to shore up, but that should be no problem.

Indiana football head coach Tom Allen calls a play Sept. 4, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Indiana will take on the University of Idaho at 8 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

Indiana football head coach Tom Allen details Matthew Bedford injury, week two adjustments

Sep 6, 2022 9:00 am

Bedford tore his ACL in the season opener against Illinois on Friday.

IU head coach Tom Allen celebrates as redshirt junior kicker Charles Campbell makes a field goal against Rutgers on Nov. 13, 2021, at Memorial Stadium. With redshirt junior and IU transfer Connor Bazelak at quarterback for the home opener, IU defeated Illinois 23-20 on Friday night.

Indiana football defeats Illinois 23-20 for first Big Ten win since 2020

Sep 3, 2022 10:22 am

Quarterback Connor Bazelak orchestrated a late-game drive to win the game.

New Indiana football offensive coordinator Walt Bell speaks at his introductory press conference on Dec. 12, 2021. IU won the first game of the season at home against Illinois on Friday in Memorial Stadium.

Walt Bell’s ‘Hurryin’ Hoosiers’ offense explosive, but one dimensional for Indiana football

Sep 3, 2022 3:59 am

An explosive, yet streaky, offense guided Indiana to its first conference win in 637 days.

Then-junior defensive back Marcelino Ball hugs then-sophomore linebacker Cam Jones on Aug. 31 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

COLUMN: Indiana somehow pulls off improbable comeback thanks to Connor Bazelak’s heroics

Sep 3, 2022 2:37 am

The Hoosiers were all but dead before a last-minute drive to salvage the win.

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.