Rutgers Comes into Bloomington in a Similar Situation to the Hoosiers

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Rutgers Comes into Bloomington in a Similar Situation to the Hoosiers

Written By Alex Compton

Head Coach: Chris Ash

Overall: 6-16 Second Year

At Rutgers: 6-16 (3-13)

Bowl Appearances at Rutgers: 0

2017 Record: 4-6 Last Game: Lost 35-6 at Penn State

Bowl Appearances Since 2000: 9 (6-3)

Mascot: Scarlet Knights

Colors: Scarlet and White

Outfitter: Nike

National Titles: 1 (Claimed the 1869 title)

Conference Titles: 1 (Big East)

Heisman Winners: 0

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Hoosier Huddle's Big Ten Bowl Projections: 11/13/17

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Hoosier Huddle's Big Ten Bowl Projections: 11/13/17

Written By: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

As of November 13, 2017

After a very successful first year of doing bowl projections, we are back at it in 2017 to project each bowl matchup involving a Big Ten team. Most importantly, we’ll be projecting where we believe the Indiana Hoosiers will end up. Keep in mind, these are projections and it’s my best guess as to where teams end up at the end of the season, not where they might go if bowls were selected today.

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 24 Illinois 14

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 24 Illinois 14

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Opponent: Illinois Fighting Illini

Location: Saturday November 11th , Champaign, IL

Why They Played:  The Hoosiers and Illini met for the first time since 2013 as an inter-division match-up

What The Game Meant:

The Hoosiers are in desperation mode and needed a win to keep their bowl hopes alive. Illinois was trying to snap a seven-game losing streak.

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One Down, Two to Go as Hoosiers Defeat Illini

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One Down, Two to Go as Hoosiers Defeat Illini

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

IU entered Saturday's game well aware that they needed to win three straight games to make a bowl game for the third straight season. While the performance wasn't always pretty, the Hoosiers controlled the contest and came out of Champaign with a 24-14 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini. In simplest terms, it's one down and two to go for IU. 

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Game Day Primer: Indiana Hoosiers at Illinois Fighting Illini

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Game Day Primer: Indiana Hoosiers at Illinois Fighting Illini

Written by: Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

What: Indiana Hoosiers (3-6) at Illinois Fighting Illini (2-7)

When: Saturday, November 11th  at Noon ET

Where: Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Illinois

How to Watch: The game will be broadcast on BTN. Fans can also listen to the game on the IU Radio Network with the legendary Don Fischer on the call.

What’s at Stake: Indiana hasn’t won since their early October game against Charleston Southern while Illinois is riding a seven-game losing streak. Illinois has already been eliminated from bowl contention while the Hoosiers need to string three wins together starting this week. IU has won the last two against Illinois (’12 and ’13) even though the teams haven’t met in four seasons.

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Matchup To Watch: Morgan Ellison vs. Bobby Roundtree and Isaiah Gay

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Matchup To Watch: Morgan Ellison vs. Bobby Roundtree and Isaiah Gay

Written By Alex Compton (@alexncompton)

Last Saturday saw IU’s last chance at a regular season “breakthrough” moment slip away, and now three in a row must be won against some of the Big Ten’s perennial bottom-dwellers in order to attain bowl eligibility. Morgan Ellison returned from injury last week to face the Badgers, and struggled mightily. He rushed for just 17 yards on 6 carries, and has now put together two consecutive subpar games in a decently successful freshman campaign so far. On paper, IU should dominate the Illini and get back in the win column. However….. the only sure thing with IU football is that there isn’t a sure thing, so this game really could go either way like every other game this year. The Illini are ravaged with injury on both sides of the ball, but this has allowed some young guys to get good experience and make fans excited about the future. Getting out to a good start on Saturday will be key, as putting young team in a nice deficit generally leads to comfortable wins. In order to start fast, IU actually needs to establish a running game, and Ellison will again be the guy that is counted on for most of that production. Watch for him, and watch for him against some of Illinois’ young edge guys this weekend. 

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