Football

University of Alabama freshman defensive back Malachi Moore celebrates following the College Football Playoff National Championship game win over the Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. No. 1 Alabama defeated No. 3 Ohio State 52-24.

OPINION: Ohio State out-coached by Nick Saban, Alabama in national championship loss

Jan 12, 2021 4:52 pm

Alabama defeated Ohio State 52-24 in Monday’s championship game.

Junior defensive back Jaylin Williams and redshirt junior defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald tackle an opponent Jan. 2 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Hoosiers lost to Ole Miss 20-26 in the Outback Bowl.

IU defense fails to match fast-paced Ole Miss offense in 26-20 Outback Bowl loss

Jan 2, 2021 6:45 pm

The Hoosiers allowed 493 total yards and two second half touchdowns.

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Jack Tuttle makes a pass Jan. 2 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Indiana ended the 2020-21 season with a 6-2 record.

IU football can’t outrun its shortcomings, falls to Ole Miss in Outback Bowl

Jan 2, 2021 6:13 pm

The Hoosiers’ sluggish offense couldn’t produce against the nation’s worst defense.

Junior defensive back Jamar Johnson and junior defensive back Devon Mathews prepare to tackle their opponent Jan. 2 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Hoosiers finished out their season with a 20-26 loss against Ole Miss in the Outback Bowl.

OPINION: IU football and the Outback Bowl, a lesson in Hoosier humility

Jan 2, 2021 6:06 pm

Never get too zealous about a team you can’t control.

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. IU will play the University of Mississippi in the Outback Bowl at 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 2.

IU football playing in Outback Bowl, falls short of New Year’s Six

Dec 20, 2020 4:56 pm

IU will play the University of Mississippi on January 2.

Head coach Tom Allen points into the air Nov. 14 in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. Despite having the most wins of any school in the Big Ten East, IU will not be playing for a conference championship.

IU football head coach Tom Allen named Big Ten Coach of the Year

Dec 17, 2020 9:03 pm

The Hoosiers were ranked No. 7 in the country with a 6-1 record.

A photo of fifth year DeVondre Love as a child is pictured next to a photo of him presently.

When the dream dies: DaVondre Love’s journey to find himself beyond IU football

Dec 15, 2020 2:26 pm

Through hardships, Love has begun to search for his future.

IU kicks off the ball after scoring a touchdown Sept. 7, 2019, at Memorial Stadium. IU and Purdue have mutually agreed to cancel Friday’s game.

Old Oaken Bucket game canceled for second straight week due to COVID-19 cases within IU and Purdue football programs

Dec 15, 2020 10:11 am

IU's last game was a 14-6 victory on Dec. 5 against Wisconsin.

IU football to play Purdue in Big Ten champions week

Dec 13, 2020 9:18 pm

Both teams are currently on pause due to positive COVID-19 cases.

Head coach Tom Allen and defensive coordinator Kane Wommack talk to junior defensive back Devon Matthews and junior linebacker Cam Jones on Oct. 24 in Memorial Stadium. Wommack has been hired as the head coach at the University of South Alabama.

IU football’s Kane Wommack hired as South Alabama’s head coach

Dec 12, 2020 2:55 pm

Wommack was South Alabama’s defensive coordinator before coming to IU.

The IU football team celebrates after winning the Old Oaken Bucket Nov. 24, 2001, at Memorial Stadium. The Hoosiers won the bucket, the Old Brass Spittoon after defeating Michigan State and defeated the University of Kentucky in 2001.

The Old Oaken Bucket and the stories it tells

Dec 12, 2020 10:50 am

Saturday would’ve been the 96th Old Oaken Bucket game.

Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren speaks about the cancellation of the men's basketball tournament March 12 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Big Ten changed its football championship rules to allow Ohio State to play in it, eliminating IU.

Big Ten changes eligibility rules to allow Ohio State in championship, eliminates IU

Dec 9, 2020 5:05 pm

Without the change, IU would play in the championship game.

OPINION: Ohio State should be in the Big Ten championship. So should IU.

Dec 9, 2020 2:22 pm

Rules mean nothing in 2020, so let’s just make good television.

Junior running back Stevie Scott III runs with the ball Nov. 14 in Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan. The Big Ten changed the conference title game requirements to benefit Ohio State on Wednesday, despite previously not changing conference rules to allow Nebraska an extra nonconference game in October.

COLUMN: The Big Ten changing its rules for Ohio State but not anyone else isn’t fair

Dec 9, 2020 2:10 pm

The change eliminates No. 12 IU from the Big Ten Championship.

IU football players hold up the Old Oaken Bucket after defeating Purdue on Nov. 30, 2019, in Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue canceled practice Tuesday after COVID-19 testing in the football program, putting the game Saturday with No. 8 IU in jeopardy.

Old Oaken Bucket game canceled after increase in COVID-19 cases within IU and Purdue football programs

Dec 9, 2020 2:02 pm

This will be the first year since 1919 the teams won't play each other.

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 has paused all team-related activities due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, according to a press release.

IU football pauses team activities due to an increase in COVID-19 cases

Dec 8, 2020 7:57 pm

No decision has been made regarding Saturday’s game against Purdue.

Junior wide receiver David Ellis runs with the ball during the game Dec. 5 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

IU football ranked No. 12 in latest CFP rankings

Dec 8, 2020 7:22 pm

This is IU’s highest CFP ranking in program history.

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields celebrates after scoring a touchdown Nov. 21 against IU in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State's game against Michigan was canceled Tuesday, which would put IU in the Big Ten Championship game against Northwestern and former IU quarterback Peyton Ramsey on Dec. 19 in Indianapolis.

No. 4 Ohio State football cancels matchup with Michigan due to COVID-19, potentially sending IU to Big Ten Championship

Dec 8, 2020 1:59 pm

The Buckeyes are now ineligible for the Big Ten Championship game.

Multiple top performers continue to push IU football

Dec 7, 2020 9:45 pm

IU has garnered seven Player of the Week honors this season.

Grad student punter Haydon Whitehead punts the ball Nov. 14 in Spartan Stadium at East Lansing, Michigan. Whitehead was named Big Ten special teams player of the week Monday.

IU football’s Micah McFadden, Haydon Whitehead named Big Ten Players of the Week

Dec 7, 2020 4:40 pm

IU defeated No. 16 Wisconsin 14-6 on Dec. 5 in Madison.