Hoosiers Offense Can’t Find Rhythm in Loss to Notre Dame

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Hoosiers Offense Can’t Find Rhythm in Loss to Notre Dame

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

Coming into the first round of the College Football Playoff, the Indiana offense was averaging 426.4 yards per game and a whopping 41.3 points per game. On a cold night in South Bend, the Hoosiers looked to keep this success going. Unfortunately for IU, the offense was uncharacteristically out of rhythm. In the first half, the Hoosiers had four drives reach Notre Dame territory, only to come away with three points, as three punts and an interception stalled many of their promising drives.

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IU Will Raise The Victory Flag Against Notre Dame If…

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IU Will Raise The Victory Flag Against Notre Dame If…

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

After every win the Indiana Hoosiers raise the Victory Flag high over Memorial Stadium. A berth to the Sugar Bowl will be on the line as well. The Hoosiers are looking to win their first-ever College Football Playoff game and move on to the Quarterfinals. IU will do all those things if…

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Hoosiers Seek to Show OSU Loss Was a 'Fluke' in CFP First Round

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Hoosiers Seek to Show OSU Loss Was a 'Fluke' in CFP First Round

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

All eyes will be on South Bend this Friday where the #10 Indiana Hoosiers will take on #7 Notre Dame. This is the first CFP matchup ever between two schools in the same state, and the hype surrounding “The Battle For Indiana” has been building to a fever pitch. For the Hoosiers watching the media coverage, déjà vu of their Week 13 loss against Ohio State has likely begun to set in. True to their motto, this Indiana team is not daunted by the hype but rather eager to solidify their place as an emerging power with a victory.

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‘Maple Missile’ and ‘Waffle House’ Set Records in IU’s 66-0 Rout Over Purdue

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‘Maple Missile’ and ‘Waffle House’ Set Records in IU’s 66-0 Rout Over Purdue

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

The Bucket is home, and there is only one way to celebrate: a Waffle House dinner with plenty of Maple Missile Syrup. The Hoosiers got their first win over Purdue since 2019 in emphatic fashion on Saturday, hanging 66 points on the Boilermakers. With this win, Indiana was able to both reclaim The Old Oaken Bucket and add some much-needed style points to their CFP resume. This was in large part thanks to the superb connection between Kurtis Rourke and Elijah Sarratt.

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Coaches Show Recap: “Our 100% Focus Has to Be on Purdue”

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Coaches Show Recap: “Our 100% Focus Has to Be on Purdue”

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

Head Coach Curt Cignetti sat down with “Voice of the Hoosiers” Don Fischer on Thursday for the Thanksgiving episode of “Inside IU Football.” Over the course of the hour-long show, Coach Cig spoke on how he feels the Hoosiers are playing and what he wants to see from the team heading into the Old Oaken Bucket Game against Purdue this weekend.

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Curt Cignetti: IU's “Total Focus on Purdue”

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Curt Cignetti: IU's “Total Focus on Purdue”

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

Following a disappointing loss in Columbus on Saturday, Head Coach Curt Cignetti met with the media on Monday. Cignetti briefly mentioned the OSU game before shifting the focus entirely to the Old Oaken Bucket Game against Purdue this Saturday.

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IU’s Offense Struggles to Move Ball In 38-15 Loss to OSU

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IU’s Offense Struggles to Move Ball In 38-15 Loss to OSU

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

Heading into the game on Saturday, it was clear that the Indiana offense had to have their best game of the season in order to get the win. Unfortunately, that did not happen. The Hoosiers struggled to move the ball, ending the game with a season-low 151 yards of total offense.

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No Joey Galloway, Kurtis Rourke Won’t Sit vs. Ohio State

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No Joey Galloway, Kurtis Rourke Won’t Sit vs. Ohio State

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard

I can’t believe I have to say this, but no, IU will not be sitting their star QB for their top-5 matchup against Ohio State this Saturday. Yet this was ESPN pundit Joey Galloway’s take on Tuesday’s CFP show. Galloway said, “If I’m Indiana, I don’t know if I’m playing Rourke against Ohio State…What could keep Indiana out of this? Getting their quarterback hurt.” At the same time that Galloway was floating this contender for worst take of the year, Kurtis Rourke was speaking to the media in Bloomington, excited at the opportunity of a top-5 matchup.

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Hoosiers Fully Healthy Ahead of Top-5 Matchup With OSU

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Hoosiers Fully Healthy Ahead of Top-5 Matchup With OSU

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

After getting off to the best start in Indiana football history, the Hoosiers celebrated with a well-earned bye week. While talking to the media on Monday, Head Coach Curt Cignetti stressed the importance of the bye week following a gritty win against Michigan.

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IU Football Fan Viewing and Rooting Guide for Week 12

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IU Football Fan Viewing and Rooting Guide for Week 12

The Indiana Hoosiers are 10-0 and ranked 5th in the College Football Playoff rankings. That temporarily parks the Hoosiers as the number seven seed in the 12-team playoff bracket. Of course, there is lots of football still to be played including a massive game for IU at Ohio State next Saturday on FOX. IU has a bye week to rest up and that means Indiana fans get the weekend to focus on rooting for other results that could help the Hoosiers make the College Football Playoff. 

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