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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Keys to a Homecoming Victory Over the Cornhuskers

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Keys to a Homecoming Victory Over the Cornhuskers

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Saturday’s homecoming game against Nebraska is a huge opportunity for Indiana Football to stay on the right path. A win would mean a 4-2 (2-1) record heading into Northwestern and a second win over a ranked opponent in 2016. It also may result in IU being ranked in the Top-25. What does IU need to do to knock off No. 10 Nebraska on Saturday? Let’s take a look.

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Matchup To Watch Indiana vs. Nebraska

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Matchup To Watch Indiana vs. Nebraska

Written By Alex Compton

After having Ohio State on the ropes for most of the game on Saturday, homecoming is here and it’s time to focus on Nebraska. While their opponents are just 10-18, Nebraska has looked very formidable at times, and will come to Bloomington ranked in the Top 10 in both the AP and Coaches Polls. IU and Nebraska are evenly matched across the board according to the S&P+ advanced statistics database, so some individual matchups will likely be key to determining which team comes out on top. 

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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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Top Five: Opponents' Quarterbacks

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Top Five: Opponents' Quarterbacks

Let’s start this holiday weekend with our next piece in our Top Five series. This week we are looking at the person who is usually responsible for setting off the fireworks during a game. The quarterback. 2016 is a strange year for quarterbacks in the Big Ten. Gone are Connor Cook, Christian Hackenberg, and Jake Ruddock. The Hoosiers will also miss C.J. Beathard, Mitch Leidner and Wes Lunt out of the Big Ten West. So, who does that leave as the top five quarterbacks the Hoosiers will face in 2016? Let’s find out.

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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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