Hoosier Huddle’s Best of 2019 Photo Gallery

Tom Allen returns for his third season at the helm of Indiana football with the highest-ranked recruiting class in the history of the program.

Fifth-year Senior Kicker Logan Justus kicks IU to victory over Ball State in their season-opener game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Justus went 4-4 for field goals, setting his career-high three times over in that game with his successful 48, 49, and 50-yard kicks. He finished his career that began as a walk-on woth 32-for-39 (82.1%) on field goals and made 77-80 (96.3%) extra points, making him IU’s all-time percentage leader.

Sophomore running back Stevie Scott celebrates his touchdown against Eastern Illinois that led the Hoosiers to 52-0 shutout of Eastern Illinois. Scott ended his sophomore campaign with 845 rushing yards, 211 passing yards and 10 touchdowns, just short of his first year numbers. 

Hundreds of Indiana fans gather for a pep session for BTN Tailgate’s visit to Bloomington ahead of the Week 4’s Connecticut matchup. 

Amongst the dozens of signs Indiana fans brought for BTN Tailgate’s first visit to Bloomington in three years for their game against UConn.

Senior WR Nick Westbrook and Junior WR Ty Fryfogle celebrate Westbrook’s touchdown reception that helped the Hoosiers to a 38-3 win over UConn. Westbrook wrapped up his college career with 42 catches for 572 yards, a long of 75, and 5 touchdowns in 2019.

Micah McFadden celebrates Cam Jones’ pick six in Indiana’s 38-3 home win over Connecticut.

Senior WR Nick Westbrook celebrates touchdown against UConn with fellow senior OL Simon Stepaniak. 

Nick Westbrook celebrates Whop Philyor’s touchdown in 38-3 victory over UConn to bring Indiana to 3-1.

Redshirt Freshman Quarterback Michael Penix warms up for homecoming matchup with Rutgers, donning Indiana’s bicentennial gear.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Michael Penix Jr. leads Indiana offense against Rutgers, posting 20-for-29 for 69 percent completion, 282 yards and 3 touchdowns. 

Fifth-year Senior LB Reakwon Jones stops Rutgers WR Bo Melton. Jones posted second team-high in tackles with 55 tackles, 39 solo, one sack, 3.5 TFLs, a fumble recovery, two pass breakups and a pair of quarterback hurries.

Indiana’s Student Athletic Board distributes shirts to the student section and cheerleaders in their home game versus Northwestern— following big road wins at Maryland and Nebraska that earned them their first October bowl bid since 1994.

IU student section show up in bowling pin hats for the Northwestern game in honor of Indiana’s bowl bid earned after back-to-back road wins at Maryland and Nebraska.

Junior WR Whop Philyor completes 2 passes for 72 yards in Indiana’s ?? Victory over Northwestern under Saturday night lights. The Tampa, Florida native posted 1002 yards on 70 catches in his 2019 season with 43 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns. 

Pass-catching struggles and injuries plague the Hoosiers as they fall 39-14 to Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines in the first night game ever that doubled as Senior Day at Memorial Stadium.

Freshman running back Sampson James gets his opportunity in the absence of Stevie Scott and runs with it, showcasing his potential with 118 rushing yards on 22 carries, and his third career touchdown in the Old Oaken Bucket victory. 

Junior DL Michael Ziemba dives on a stop to help the Hoosiers ahead of the Boilermakers in their rainy day, 44-41 double overtime Oaken Bucket victory. 

Redshirt sophomore running back Ahrod Lloyd carries the suitcase which held the Old Oaken Bucket after the Hoosiers’ 44-41 victory in double overtime. 

Redshirt sophomore DB Juwan Burgess celebrates Indiana’s 44-41 double overtime victory of the Old Oaken Bucket. Burgess tallied three tackles in West Lafayette, and ended his sophomore campaign with 29 tackles, 22 solo and 7 assists, and 2 tackles for loss, a pair of fumbles and a pair of pass breaks. 

The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl hardware on display ahead of the final press conference leading up to Indiana’s first Florida bowl game in the history of the program.

Indiana Cheerleading squad, the Marching Hundred, and Redsteppers at the pep rally on TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Gameday

IU’s Marching Hundred makes the trip to Jacksonville for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at TIAA Bank Field, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Junior backup quarterback Peyton Ramsey leads the offense at the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida where the Hoosiers fell in a close 23-22 battle with the Tennessee Volunteers.

Hoosier defense celebrates sophomore DB Jamar Johnson’s 60-yard pick six to bring the Hoosiers 16-6 in the third quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. 

All photos by Sarah Miller and Amanda Pavelka of Hoosier Huddle