Indiana’s Keys to Victory Over Maryland

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Indiana’s Keys to Victory Over Maryland

Written by Amanda Pavelka (@amandapavelka3)

The Indiana football squad looks ahead at the second half of the 2019 season, their next matchup being a pivotal one against Mike Locksley and the Maryland Terrapins. Heading to College Park 4-2, this year’s Hoosiers have a chance to prove themselves, and this time the odds are not against them—barely. If Indiana wants to pocket a victory over Maryland, here’s what they need to focus on.

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Matchup to Watch Week Eight: Indiana's Passing Game vs. Maryland's Pass Defense

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Matchup to Watch Week Eight: Indiana's Passing Game vs. Maryland's Pass Defense

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers will have a decisive advantage in one phase of the game when they travel to College Park to take on the Maryland Terrapins in a season defining swing game. That advantage comes in the form of the passing game for Indiana.

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Michigan State 40 Indiana 31

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Michigan State 40 Indiana 31

Written by TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

Opponent – Michigan State Spartans

Location – Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI

Why They Played – The Hoosiers and Huskies play annually as members of the Big Ten East.

What the Game Meant – Indiana performed admirably, particularly on offense, as Michael Penix showed the potential to become a bonafide star. However, the Hoosiers made a couple of critical mistakes and ultimately came up short. The loss dropped them to 3-2 and Michigan State improved to 4-1 and kept the Old Brass Spittoon. 

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Ohio State 52 Indiana 10

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Ohio State 52 Indiana 10

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Opponent: Ohio State Buckeyes

Location: Saturday September 14th, 2019 Bloomington, Indiana

Why They Played: The Hoosiers and the Buckeyes play annually as members of the Big Ten East division

What The Game Meant:

This game was a chance for the Hoosiers to measure where they stack up early in the season against one of the nation’s best teams in Ohio State.

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 52 Eastern Illinois 0

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 52 Eastern Illinois 0

Opponent: Eastern Illinois Panthers

Location: Saturday September 7th, 2019 Bloomington, Indiana

Why They Played: The Hoosiers and the Panthers played for the first time in their history as part of the 2019 IU non-conference schedule.

What The Game Meant: This was a tune up game for the Hoosiers before they take on the Ohio State Buckeyes next week. The Hoosiers

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2019 Indiana Football Positional Preview: Wide Receivers

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2019 Indiana Football Positional Preview: Wide Receivers

Written by Evan McShane (@veryreasonable)

The wide receiver position is one of the deepest and most talented groups Indiana will field in 2019. Led by seniors Donavan Hale and Nick Westbrook, the sky truly is the limit with this year’s Hoosiers’ receiving corps. Of course, not without mention is the addition of Kalen DeBoer as IU’s new offensive coordinator. While Indiana’s alignment and formations may not change much, DeBoer’s desire to throw the deep ball and stretch the defense vertically should add a new dynamic to the Hoosier offense. Behind Hale and Westbrook are a stable of young wide outs ready to step into bigger roles. Whoever wins the quarterback battle will have plenty of weapons at his disposal.

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2019 Indiana Football Fall Camp Report: August 19th

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2019 Indiana Football Fall Camp Report: August 19th

Written by Andrew Walker

On an absolutely scorching day, the Indiana Hoosiers were in Mellencamp Pavilion for practice. Pads and helmets were nowhere in sight for a relatively light day, full of run-throughs, situational drills and special teams playmaking. Energy was high, but relaxed today as there was no contact in drills. There was very little throwing and even less catch-and-run by the receiving corps. Aside from a few full speed route running, it was an all around rest day.

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Seven Hoosiers on Pre-Season All-Big Ten Teams in Preview Magazines

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Seven Hoosiers on Pre-Season All-Big Ten Teams in Preview Magazines

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Every summer around Memorial Day college football fans rifle through magazine stands at their local supermarket or bookstore in search of a pre-season college football preview magazine. I know that every time I hit Kroger or Books-a-Million after May 10th I check just in case they come in early. I consider there to be four big, must buy magazines every year, Athlon Sports, Lindy’s, Phil Steele and Street and Smith’s. Some are better than others, but each have their own strengths. Why buy four magazines? Well, I am crazy, but I like having other perspectives to compile. One of the great tools that these magazines provide is their pre-season All-Big Ten teams. This year, there are seven Hoosiers who earned that honor heading into the 2019 season and eight have been singled out in the magazines. Here they are:

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Needing More: Hoosier Wideouts Look to Step Up

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Needing More: Hoosier Wideouts Look to Step Up

Written by T.J. Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The 2018 season was a frustrating one for Indiana football. There were several positives but things did not quite click and IU came up just short of a bowl game. One of the primary reasons for that was a lack of production and explosion in the passing game. The Hoosiers did not have a receiver with more than 46 catches (Luke Timian led the way with 46) and no IU player was able to average even 50 yards receiving per contest. The Hoosiers have turned to a new offensive coordinator with hopes of igniting the offensive attack, the quarterback room is talented and there are a number of wide receivers ready to prove they can get the job done.

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