Game Wrap and Reaction: Cincinnati 45 Indiana 24

Game Wrap and Reaction: Cincinnati 45 Indiana 24

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Opponent: Cincinnati Bearcats

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Why They Played: The Hoosiers and Bearcats played as the back end of a home-and-home series.

What The Game Meant: This game was a chance for the Hoosiers to grab their fourth win of the season. Being 3-0 coming in took off some of the pressure to make this a must win though.

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Hard Lessons to be Learned After 45-24 Loss at Cincinnati

Hard Lessons to be Learned After 45-24 Loss at Cincinnati

Written by: @zachegreene

Saturday was a deflating loss for the Hoosiers program and its fans. The Hoosiers have tempted fate more than a few times this season with late-game heroics, but on Saturday they learned a hard lesson. In order to beat good teams, and yes Gregg Doyle Cincinnati is a good team, IU has to play consistently well. On Saturday, they did not.

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Disastrous Second Quarter Dooms Hoosiers in 45-24 Defeat

Disastrous Second Quarter Dooms Hoosiers in 45-24 Defeat

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

After three dramatic contests and a perfect 3-0 start, the Indiana Hoosiers headed to Nippert Stadium to battle the Cincinnati Bearcats. Last season’s College Football Playoff semifinalist showed they are still a force to be reckoned with and extended their home winning streak to 29 straight victories as a disastrous second quarter buried the Indiana Hoosiers. A strong second half from Indiana ultimately was not enough as the hole was too deep and the Bearcats won 45-24.

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Cincinnati's Length and Speed Provides a Challenge for the Hoosier's Defense

Cincinnati's Length and Speed Provides a Challenge for the Hoosier's Defense

Written by: @zachegreene

The Bearcats have always recruited well and in particular the wide receiver position. This season, the Bearcat's length, and speed and one aspect stood out Tom Allen when he watched a film on the Bearcats. Expect a tough battle at the line of scrimmage with them.

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Keys to a Hoosier Win Over the Bearcats

Keys to a Hoosier Win Over the Bearcats

Written by Andrew Walker

Indiana Football is 3-0. 3-0 is 3-0 is 3-0. Could the Hoosiers possibly be 1-2? Definitely. But they’re not. The fact of the matter is that the win/loss column doesn’t care what your record is. Just win. That’s what Indiana will be hoping to do against the Cincinnati Bearcats this Saturday in Nippert Stadium at 3:30. Today’ let’s take a look at a few keys to victory for the Hoosiers.

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Inside the Numbers: Indiana Hoosiers at Cincinnati Bearcats

Inside the Numbers: Indiana Hoosiers at Cincinnati Bearcats

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

Each game week, we will take a further look into the stats to preview Indiana’s upcoming matchup. This week the Hoosiers (3-0) take the show on the road for the first time this season as they will face the Cincinnati Bearcats (2-1) at Nippert Stadium, the fifth-oldest stadium in college football. Indiana will have an uphill battle for this one; the Bearcats boast a 28-game win streak at home and won last year’s matchup at Memorial Stadium on their way to the College Football Playoff.

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