Written by: TJ Inman

Both Indiana and Michigan State entered Saturday’s game knowing they would not be going bowling after the regular season ended. The Hoosiers and Spartans were both 3-7 but both teams battled for a second Big Ten win and a chance to take the Old Brass Spittoon. A late touchdown from Michigan State (4-7) and a bizarre intentional grounding doomed Indiana (3-8) to another frustrating late game loss.

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers entered Saturday’s contest as losers of four straight games. Rutgers entered the contest with 21 straight conference home losses and losers of three straight. One streak needed to end and despite a strong start from the Hoosiers, the IU offense made sure the Rutgers fans finally went home happy. After the first quarter, the Hoosiers were outplayed in every phase of the game and fell to 3-5 on the season with a 24-17 defeat. Rutgers out-gained Indiana 305-272 and scored 24 unanswered points to come from behind and pull away for the win. This game continued IU’s recent fourth quarter struggles and extended them to the entirety of the second half.

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers (2-6) and Maryland Terrapins (5-3) both entered Saturday’s contest in desperate need of a win. Despite a mostly good display from the offense, IU was not able to breakthrough for their first Big Ten victory, falling in College Park 38-35 thanks to a strong showing from Taulia Tagovailoa and the Maryland passing game. A poor start and a late comeback that came up short doomed the Hoosiers to another loss and has them on the precipice of a losing season.

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers entered Saturday’s game against #10 Michigan State (7-0) coming off a bye week and desperate for a victory. The game was the 108th Homecoming football game at Indiana University and the two sides battled for the Old Brass Spittoon. Without Tiawan Mullen in the defensive backfield and absent Michael Penix at quarterback, it was a tall task against another top ten opponent. Indiana’s defense did everything they could and contained Michigan State’s offense but another comatose offensive performance resulted in another loss for the Hoosiers.

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

After a disappointing season opener in Iowa City, the Indiana Hoosiers (1-1) returned home needing a strong performance in week number two. In front of a nearly full Memorial Stadium crowd, the Hoosiers got exactly what they needed. Indiana roared out to a 21-0 lead and comfortably defeated the Idaho Vandals by a score of 56-14. Indiana was led by Stephen Carr’s 118 rushing yards and a pair of special teams touchdowns plus a dominant first half defensive performance. The Hoosiers ultimately outgained Idaho 338-261 and the performance should build confidence heading into a titanic matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats.