Throwback Thursday: Nebraska 27 Indiana 22

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Throwback Thursday: Nebraska 27 Indiana 22

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

File this under ‘Frustrating Loss’ for the Indiana Hoosiers. IU was doomed by digging a 17-0 hole while failing to take advantages in starting field position ultimately falling 27-22. The Hoosiers did a tremendous job of holding Nebraska to just 10 points in the last three quarters and the defense gave IU a chance to take the lead when Tony Fields picked off a pass, but conservative play calling netted five yards and zero points. The Indiana run game was ineffective and Indiana averaged just 4.8 yards per play. The more I re-watch these games, the more I am unimpressed with last year’s play selection.

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Game Day Primer: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

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Game Day Primer: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

Written By T.J. Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

What: Nebraska Cornhuskers at Indiana Hoosiers

When: Saturday, October 15 at 3:30 PM

Where: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN

How to Watch: The game will be broadcast on ABC. You can listen to the audio broadcast on the IU Radio Network. 

What’s at Stake: There is so much at stake this Saturday. The two teams are meeting for the first time since 1978. The Cornhuskers are in the top ten and looking to keep their unbeaten record and avoid a damaging loss in their quest for their first Big Ten West division title. The Indiana Hoosiers are hoping to beat their second ranked team of the season (something that hasn’t happened since 2003), beat a top ten for the first time since 1967 and beat a top ten team at home for the first time since 1950. Most importantly though, the Hoosiers are hoping to maintain the momentum gained from a win over Michigan State and a good performance at Ohio State. A victory here would vault them to 4-2 and give them an excellent chance at returning to a bowl game for the second straight season.

Special Note: BTN Tailgate will be broadcasting live from Bloomington this Saturday! BTN Tailgate is the network’s new pregame show that will originate from a different Big Ten campus each week during conference play. The show will begin at 10:30 a.m. from the south side of the Mellencamp Pavilion and will run until noon. Dave Revsine, former IU coach Gerry DiNardo and former NFL player Anthony Adams will be hosting.

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Know Your Opponent: Nebraska Comes in at No. 10, But Are They Ripe For an Upset?

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Know Your Opponent: Nebraska Comes in at No. 10, But Are They Ripe For an Upset?

Head Coach: Mike Riley (2nd Year at Nebraska)
Overall: 104-87 (.677) 16th year
At Nebraska 11-7 (5-5)
Bowl Appearances: 1
Last Year’s Record: 6-7 (3-5) Won Foster Farms Bowl vs. UCLA
This Year’s Record: 5-0 (2-0)
Postseason Appearances Since 2000: 14 Appearances (7-7 Record)
Mascot: Herbie Husker/ Lil’ Red
Colors: Scarlet and Cream
Outfitter: adidas
National Titles: 5
Conference Titles: 46
Heisman Winners: 3

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2016 Season Preview: Oct. 15 Nebraska Cornhuskers

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2016 Season Preview: Oct. 15 Nebraska Cornhuskers

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

Week Six: Nebraska Cornhuskers
Date and Time: Saturday, October 15, 2016 – 3:30 P.M.
Venue: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN
TV: TBD

Cornhuskers at a Glance

Head Coach: Mike Riley
16th season as collegiate head coach, 2nd at Nebraska
Overall Record: 99-87
With Nebraska: 6-7 (3-5 in Big Ten)
Last Year: 6-7 (3-5)

Huskers Returning Leaders

Passing: Tommy Armstrong (3030 yards, 22 TDs/16 INTs plus 529 rushing yards)
Rushing: Terrell Newby (147 carries for 765 yards and 6 TDs)
Receiving: Jordan Westerkamp (66 catches for 926 yards and 7 TDs)
Defender: Nate Gerry (safety – 64 tackles, 4 INTs and 7 PBUs)

Preseason Predictions

Athlon: 2nd in Big Ten West
Lindy’s: 3rd in Big Ten West
Phil Steele: 2nd in Big Ten West
Sporting News: 3rd in Big Ten West

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