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Hang in there folks, wins are right around the corner as is a nice three-day weekend. In today’s installment of Throwback Thursday we take a look back at one of the most exciting and excruciating games in the last 20 years for the Indiana Hoosiers as they welcomed the Michigan Wolverines in for Senior Day. This was a classic back-and-forth battle that went into double overtime and ended a few inches shy of triple overtime.
Read MoreOpponent: Michigan Wolverines
Location: Saturday November 14th /3:37pm/ Memorial Stadium/ (Bloomington, IN)
Why They Played: Michigan and Indiana meet annually in an East Division matchup. This was the first time the Wolverines had been in Bloomington since 2010.
What The Game Meant:
Saturday was Senior Day for the Hoosiers, which is always a big day. The Hoosiers were looking for their first Big Ten win, while the Wolverines were attempting to keep pace with Ohio State and Michigan State in the Big Ten East race.
Read MoreThis Years Record: 4-1 (1-0) T-2nd in Big Ten West
Head Coach: Kirk Ferentz 16th Year at Iowa
Overall: 112-80 .583
At Iowa 112-80
Bowls: 6-5
Last Years Record: 8-5 (5-3) Lost to LSU in Outback Bowl 21-14
Bowls Since 2000: 11 Appearances (6-5 Record)
Mascot: Herky
Colors: Black and Gold
Outfitter: Nike
National Titles: 1
Conference Titles: 13
Heisman Winners: 1
Fun Fact: In 1985, Fry’s Hawkeyes were No. 1 in the country and riding a seven-game win streak heading into a nationally televised matchup at Ohio State. Before the game, Fry had a gold sticker placed on his players’ helmets with the letters “ANF” printed in black. Initials for “America Needs Farmers.
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