IU defense fails to match fast-paced Ole Miss offense in 26-20 Outback Bowl loss
By DJ Fezler | Jan 2, 2021 6:45 pmThe Hoosiers allowed 493 total yards and two second half touchdowns.
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The Hoosiers allowed 493 total yards and two second half touchdowns.
The Hoosiers were ranked No. 7 in the country with a 6-1 record.
The Buckeyes are now ineligible for the Big Ten Championship game.
IU defeated No. 16 Wisconsin 14-6 on Dec. 5 in Madison.
Jack Tuttle threw for 130 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start.
Jack Tuttle makes his first career start for the injured Michael Penix Jr.
Sophomore quarterback Jack Tuttle will make his first career start for the Hoosiers.
The Hoosiers rushed for a season-high 234 yards last week against Maryland.
IU freshman running back Tim Baldwin Jr. led the team with 106 rushing yards.
IU enters the game ranked in the College Football Playoff for the first time.
A screenshot shows junior linebacker Cam Jones speak during a virtual press conference Thursday. Despite not being a full-time starter and playing in only 12 games, Jones still accounted for 35 total tackles, an interception and a forced fumble in 2019.
A screenshot shows IU football defensive coordinator Kane Wommack speak during a virtual press conference Thursday. Wommack has improved the linebacker group during his two years as defensive coordinator.
IU head football coach Tom Allen speaks at a virtual press conference Aug. 20on Zoom. Allen said his main focus this semester will be that individuals "sharpen their axe" — a metaphor for their minds and bodies — in preparation for the team’s next opportunity to play.
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