Redshirt Freshman Peyton Ramsey is Embracing Early Success

Redshirt Freshman Peyton Ramsey is Embracing Early Success

Written By Evan McShane (@veryreasonable)

“I go out every week and I practice like I’m going to be the starter.” That kind of mentality propelled Peyton Ramsey and Indiana’s offense on Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia. The redshirt freshman quarterback looked poised against the Cavaliers. He looked like he belonged out there. The plan was for Ramsey lead a handful of offensive possessions; similar to the way Zander Diamont was used to complement Richard Lagow last season. However, after four unsuccessful offensive series, Ramsey came in to replace Lagow and didn’t miss another snap. “I prepare that way like I'm always going to go out there,” he said. Ramsey pitched a near-perfect game, leading Indiana to a win with efficiency and a little flare.

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HARRIS FIRST NOMINEE FOR ORANGE BOWL-FWAA COURAGE AWARD

HARRIS FIRST NOMINEE FOR ORANGE BOWL-FWAA COURAGE AWARD

IU Athletics Release

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana's J-Shun Harris II is the first weekly nominee for the 2017 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award.

Harris, a redshirt junior receiver and return specialist, earned Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honors in his second game back after returning from anterior cruciate ligament tears in both his right (2015) and left (2016) knees. Both injuries had occurred during the summer.

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INDIANA FOOTBALL TO PLAY CHARLESTON SOUTHERN ON OCT. 7

IU Athletics Release

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Fred Glass announced today that IU football will host Charleston Southern University on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Memorial Stadium. This home game against Charleston Southern replaces the previously scheduled home game against Florida International University for this Saturday that was cancelled on Monday due to issues arising from Hurricane Irma.

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HOME FOOTBALL GAME AGAINST FIU CANCELED, IU ATHLETICS WORKING TO SCHEDULE HOME GAME FOR OCTOBER 7TH

  HOME FOOTBALL GAME AGAINST FIU CANCELED, IU ATHLETICS WORKING TO SCHEDULE HOME GAME FOR OCTOBER 7TH

Indiana Athletics Release

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Fred Glass announced tonight that after a series of discussions with Florida International officials beginning on Sunday, Indiana supports FIU's decision to cancel Saturday's football game in Bloomington in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which devastated South Florida over the weekend. IU is working diligently to try and find an opponent to play at Memorial Stadium on October 7th, the team's previously scheduled bye week. Tickets and parking passes issued for the FIU game will be redeemable for the game against the new opponent, regardless of when it occurs. 

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How Did IUFB's Opponents Fare in Week 2?

How Did IUFB's Opponents Fare in Week 2?

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers knocked off the Virginia Cavaliers to improve to 1-1 on the young season. Everyone else on their schedule was also in action and each week, we’ll be providing a quick, one-stop recap so that you can keep tabs on how IU’s past and future opponents fared.

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Notes and Quotes From Monday's Press Conference (FIU Week)

Notes and Quotes From Monday's Press Conference (FIU Week)

Written By David Sugarman (@David_Sugarman2)

NOTES

Players of the Week vs. Virginia

Offensive player of the week: Wes Martin

Defensive player of the week: Chris Covington

Special Teams: Griffin Oakes

Offensive Scout Team Players of the Week: Nick Tronti and Alex Rodriguez

Defensive Scout Team Players of the Week: Josh Brown and Johnny Albomonte

J-Shun Harris earned Big Ten Specialist of the Week

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J-Shun Harris Named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week After His Big Game at UVA

J-Shun Harris Named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week After His Big Game at UVA

IU Athletics Release

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana return specialist J-Shun Harris II was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, the league announced today. The honor is the first for Harris and the first special teams accolade for a Hoosier since Griffin Oakes was recognized on Nov. 23, 2015.

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