Football

Running back Stephen Carr moves the ball upfield Sept. 4, 2021, in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Indiana threw three interceptions and had only 77 rushing yards against Iowa.

Here's how Indiana football plans to revitalize its offense against Idaho Saturday

Sep 8, 2021 9:16 pm

Indiana scored no touchdowns in its season opener against Iowa.

Freshman punter James Evans kicks the ball during the game against the University of Iowa Sept. 4, 2021, in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

COLUMN: I guess now we know how much hype was too much for Indiana football

Sep 8, 2021 9:15 pm

All is not lost, but the game against Iowa most definitely was.

Cam Newton reacts after scoring a game-tying touchdown for the New England Patriots during the second half against the New York Jets on Nov. 9, 2020, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Black Voices: New England Patriots release Cam Newton in favor of Mac Jones

Sep 8, 2021 1:12 pm

The comeback journey ended for veteran Cam Newton as he was released from the New England Patriots.

Dak Prescott is carted off the field after sustaining a leg injury against the New York Giants Oct. 11, 2020, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Black Voices: Hard Knocks shows the unseen world in the NFL

Sep 7, 2021 11:29 pm

Dak Prescott's road back to health is highlighted in this year's season of Hard Knocks.

Graduate student running back Stephen Carr runs with the ball druing the game against the University of Iowa Sept. 4, 2021, in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Indiana will play the University of Idaho for the first time Sept. 11, 2021, in Bloomington.

The Other Sideline: Meet Idaho before its game against Indiana football in Bloomington

Sep 7, 2021 4:39 pm

Idaho’s football team won its first game of the year in blowout fashion.

Indiana football head coach Tom Allen calls a play Sep. 4, 2021, in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Indiana allowed two touchdowns in the first seven plays of its 34-6 loss Saturday.

Indiana football looks to better simulate game atmosphere ahead of Idaho game

Sep 6, 2021 3:28 pm

Indiana trailed by two touchdowns less than three minutes into the game.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. hands the ball to running back Stephen Carr Sep. 4, 2021, in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Hoosiers fell to Iowa 34-6 in their season opener.

No. 17 IU football beats itself in 34-6 loss to No. 18 Iowa

Sep 4, 2021 9:48 pm

IU had three interceptions and seven penalties against Iowa.

The IU defensive line prepares Sep. 4, 2021, in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Hoosiers trailed 3-31 at halftime.

No. 17 IU football’s 34-6 loss to No. 18 Iowa shows disparity in linemen talent

Sep 4, 2021 9:01 pm

Iowa out-rushed IU by 77 yards and had six quarterback hurries.

Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looks to make a pass Sep. 4, 2021, in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. The Hoosiers trailed 3-31 at halftime.

COLUMN: IU football gifts Iowa season opener with 3 grave, 100 tiny errors

Sep 4, 2021 7:48 pm

Don’t let the ugly distract from the occasional good or the consistent bad.

Redshirt junior running back Chris Childers moves up the field Sep. 4, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. Childers had 14 yards on two rushing attempts against Iowa.

Instant recap: No. 17 IU football falls 34-6 at No. 18 Iowa in season opener

Sep 4, 2021 7:15 pm

The Hoosiers start their season 0-1.

IU football head coach Tom Allen pumps his players up before a game Nov. 16, 2019, at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. IU takes on Iowa in the season opener today.

Live Updates: No. 17 IU football takes on No. 18 Iowa in season opener

Sep 4, 2021 3:38 pm

This is the first time IU has opened the season with a top-20 matchup.

The crowd at the 1968 Rose Bowl is seen in Pasadena, California.

‘We surprised everybody’: IU’s 1967 football team reflects on Rose Bowl season, 2021 team

Sep 3, 2021 3:06 pm

IU last won the Big Ten Championship 54 years ago.

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.

IU football announces retro uniforms against Cincinnati, sellout crowd

Sep 3, 2021 2:53 pm

The uniforms are inspired by head coach Bill Mallory's 1980s and 1990s teams.

Reach for the Pod: Iowa football preview

Sep 3, 2021 11:47 am

Host Patrick Felts previews No. 17 IU's first game of the season against Iowa.

University of Alabama then-freshman defensive back Malachi Moore celebrates following the College Football Playoff National Championship game win over the Ohio State on Jan. 11, 2021, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

COLUMN: A hater’s guide to the College Football Playoff

Sep 2, 2021 1:35 pm

College football’s rich history is being destroyed by the College Football Playoff.

Then-junior quarterback Peyton Ramsey smiles after scoring the winning touchdown against Purdue on Nov. 30, 2019, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

COLUMN: How much hype is too much for IU football?

Aug 31, 2021 11:42 pm

Words have weight, but more importantly they have flavor.

Then-freshman defensive back Tiawan Mullen looks at the sidelines Nov. 16, 2019, at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. Mullen and the No. 17 IU defense will look to stop No. 18 Iowa's defense Saturday in the first football game of the 2021 season.

No. 17 IU’s defense prepares to play ‘big boy ball’ against No. 18 Iowa on Saturday

Aug 31, 2021 11:30 pm

Iowa lost five offensive starters after the 2020 season.

Then-sophomore defensive back Marcelino Ball attempts to tackle Iowa then-senior wide receiver Nick Easley during the homecoming game Oct. 13, 2018, at Memorial Stadium. No. 17 IU opens its season against No. 18 Iowa on Saturday in Iowa City, Iowa.

The Other Sideline: Get to know No. 18 Iowa through a reporter that covers the team

Aug 31, 2021 7:29 pm

IU opens its season with a top-20 matchup for the first time ever.

Senior linebacker Thomas Allen practices during fall camp Aug. 9, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Allen said he made a decision to return to the field this offseason in a press conference Thursday.

‘I wanted to finish the right way’: IU football’s Thomas Allen set to return to the field

Aug 26, 2021 7:48 pm

Thomas' offseason included physical therapy, acceptance into a master's program and his wedding.

Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren speaks about the cancellation of the men's basketball tournament on March 12, 2020, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The alliance will support inter-conference scheduling between the Pac-12, Big Ten and Atlantic Coast Conference.

Big Ten, Pac-12, ACC form alliance for scheduling, academics

Aug 25, 2021 6:34 pm

The creation of the alliance was announced Tuesday.