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Indiana head football coach Kevin Wilson announced at his weekly press conference on Monday that starting quarterback Nate Sudfeld would be out for the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury that requires surgery. Sudfeld was injured in the first half of the loss at Iowa last Saturday. Wilson also added that he expects Sudfeld to make a full recovery.
Tevin Coleman and the Indiana offensive line were the lone bright spots on an otherwise dark day for IU Image Source: Hoosier State of Mind.
Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
On Saturday the Hoosiers fell 45-29 at Iowa, but may have suffered a loss bigger than the game. There were some highlights, a bunch of bad, and definitely a lot of ugly. So let’s get down to it and look at the good, the bad, and the ugly from Saturday’s loss.
The Good- Tevin Coleman is the best running back in the nation. He ran for 219 yards on just 15 carries and scored on 20 percent of his touches. He garnered the conference’s player of the week honors for his efforts. He now leads the nation in rushing and is on pace to break the 2,000-yard mark. He also became the first Hoosier rusher to hit the 1,000-yard mark since Levron Williams did so in 2001.
The Bad- Indiana’s first half defense was disappointing. Allowing Iowa to put up 38 first half points. It is not all on the defense as turnovers absolutely killed the Hoosier offense. Indiana had three interceptions, one from Nate Sudfeld and two from Chris Covington. Sudfeld’s pick was returned for a touchdown. The Hoosiers cannot afford to give up 14 points off of turnovers. Once again penalties plagued IU as they were flagged nine times for 110 yards.
The Ugly- Indiana suffered the one injury they could not afford to sustain. Quarterback Nate Sudfeld separated his left shoulder in the first half and is now doubtful to play this week against Michigan State. The backup quarterback is Chris Covington, but he did not look good in the second half against Iowa. Indiana has been reluctant to remove the redshirt on freshman Zander Diamont. If Sudfeld has to miss multiple games the Hoosiers are in serious trouble.
The Big Ten Conference announced Monday morning that Indiana running back Tevin Coleman received the conference’s offensive player of the week award for his performance against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday.
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Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Indiana Hoosiers suffered more than a loss on the scoreboard today. Quarterback Nate Sudfeld was diagnosed with a shoulder separation that was bad enough to limit him to less than one half of football. Wilson said this after the game Saturday, "His left shoulder got landed on. It's some degree of a separation and we'll evaluate it when we get back. I don't know if it's short or long term." No timetable has been announced for his injury, but the prognosis could be anywhere from a week to possibly six. Chris Covington replaced Sudfeld today and went three for 12 with two interceptions.
If there is anything to describe today it is train wreck. The Hoosiers fell behind 21-0 in the first quarter and trailed 38-21 at the half. The lone bright spot for the Hoosiers was a terrific performance by whom other than Tevin Coleman. The Hoosiers also may have lost quarterback Nate Sudfeld to a separated shoulder for an extended period of time. However, coach Kevin Wilson did not have a timetable after the game. The Hoosiers did out score the Hawkeyes 8-7 in the second half but that fell way short as the final score was 45-29.
Opponent: Iowa Hawkeyes
Location: Saturday October 11th /12:00pm/ Kinnick Stadium/ (Iowa City, IA)
Why They Played: The Hoosiers traveled to Iowa as part of the crossover schedule with the Big Ten West
What The Game Meant:
Indiana had another chance to get to two games above .500 and really solidify their bowl hopes. Iowa was playing to keep pace with Northwestern and Minnesota in the Western division.
Read MoreThe Indiana Hoosiers received some bad news in regards to senior receiver Isaiah Roundtree. On Thursday evening, Roundtree’s teammate and fellow receiver Shane Wynn put out a post on Instagram that Roundtree had suffered a significant leg injury. Another photo surfaced of Roundtree wearing a boot on his left foot.
Read MoreThe Indiana defense has definitely improved since last season. They are more energetic and confident. The statistics show it as well. The Hoosiers are giving up 28.6 points per game, which by Indiana standards is good. Now it is time to prove that this defensive can win in the Big Ten against a very physical and tough offense.
Read MoreSaturday is fast approaching and the Hoosiers return to Big Ten play as they travel to Iowa City to face the Hawkeyes. The Hoosiers climbed back over the .500-mark with a win last week against North Texas. Can the Hoosiers continue the upward trend? Here are three keys to victory for the Indiana offense.
Read MoreThis Years Record: 4-1 (1-0) T-2nd in Big Ten West
Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz 16th Year at Iowa
Overall: 112-80 .583
At Iowa 112-80
Bowls: 6-5
Last Years Record: 8-5 (5-3) Lost to LSU in Outback Bowl 21-14
Bowls Since 2000: 11 Appearances (6-5 Record)
Mascot: Herky
Colors: Black and Gold
Outfitter: Nike
National Titles: 1
Conference Titles: 13
Heisman Winners: 1
Fun Fact: In 1985, Fry’s Hawkeyes were No. 1 in the country and riding a seven-game win streak heading into a nationally televised matchup at Ohio State. Before the game, Fry had a gold sticker placed on his players’ helmets with the letters “ANF” printed in black. Initials for “America Needs Farmers.
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