Weekly Recruiting Roundup: 11/15/17
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Written By Kris Shankle
We take a look at the state of the Indiana football recruiting class for 2018 as the early signing period nears and high school playoffs draw to a close.
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Inside the Numbers: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
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By David Sugarman (@David_Sugarman2)
In their first of potentially three do-or-die scenarios Indiana did what they needed to do to get by Illinois on Saturday. Now for phase two they play their last home game of the year against Rutgers. Often thought of as the punch line of the conference, Rutgers has made tremendous strides this season and Indiana is in no position to overlook anybody. It’s time for our weekly dive into the stats for Inside the Numbers.
Read MoreRutgers Comes into Bloomington in a Similar Situation to the Hoosiers
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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
Read MoreNotes and Quotes From Tom Allen's Press Conference: 11/13
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By David Sugarman (@David_Sugarman2)
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK:
Offense: Cole Gest
Defense: Jacob Robinson and Chris Covington
Special Teams: Jonah Morris and Haydon Whitehead
Read MoreHoosier Huddle's Big Ten Bowl Projections: 11/13/17
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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.
Read MoreGame Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 24 Illinois 14
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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.
Read MoreHoosier Huddle Postgame Show: Game 10 (Indiana 24 Illinois 14)
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Sammy Jacobs breaks down Indiana's 10-point win over Illinois on Saturday.
Read MoreVIDEO: Indiana Players (Cobbs, Lagow, Robinson and Fant) Talk About IU's 24-14 Win
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Indiana players Simmie Cobbs, Richard Lagow, Jacob Robinson and Rashard Fant talk about the Hoosiers' 24-14 win over the Illini on Saturday.
Read MoreOne Down, Two to Go as Hoosiers Defeat Illini
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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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