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Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
There are no ways to downplay the storylines heading into the August 31 season-opener for the Indiana Hoosiers. Instead, head coach Tom Allen and IU Athletics Director Fred Glass have chosen to welcome the mammoth weight of this contest against the #2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.
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It’s officially game week and earlier today head coach Tom Allen, offensive coordinator Mike DeBord and several players met with members of the media. Among the big talking points were keeping focus despite the magnitude of the Ohio State game, Richard Lagow’s improvement and a surprising depth chart move. Here are today’s notes and quotes:
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Head Coach: Urban Meyer (4th Year)
Overall: 165-29 (.374) 16th year
At Ohio State 61-6 (39-2)
Bowl Appearances: 4 (2 Playoff Appearances)
Last Years Record: 11-2 (8-1)
Bowl Appearances Since 2000: 15 Appearances, 2 Playoff Appearances (9-8 Record)
Mascot: Brutus Buckeye
Colors: Scarlet and Gray
Outfitter: Nike
National Titles: 8
Conference Titles: 37
Heisman Winners: 7
Read MoreWritten By David Sugarman (@David_Sugarman2)
Indiana’s best receiver went down in his first game of the season in 2016. Indiana had the second best passing offense in the Big Ten in 2016. Those two sentences look odd next to each other, but it’s true. Despite losing Simmie Cobbs to an ankle injury for the season on the opening series of an early season game with Ball State, Indiana was able to put together a very formidable receiving core. Nick Westbrook was able to step out of the shadow of Cobbs for a big season, going for nearly 1,000 yards after being used sparingly in 2015. Complimentary receivers like Mitchell Paige and Luke Timian proved to be consistent targets all season long for Richard Lagow as well. With a now healthy Cobbs and young talent waiting in the wings, the Indiana receiving core has a chance to be one of the best in the Big Ten, but will also have the tall task of replacing the production of Paige and Ricky Jones.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – At the recommendation of a nationally recognized security firm and in consultation with a variety of security experts, IU Athletics will be implementing a new clear bag and metal detector policy for home games at Memorial Stadium and Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. To help fans, IU Athletics will provide free, clear bags at the Thursday, Aug. 31st game against Ohio State. Fans will also enter through walk through metal detectors upon entering both venues. With a capacity crowd expected for the Ohio State game, fans are encouraged to #GetHereEarly to make entering the stadium and getting to seats as smooth as possible and to avoid missing any of the game action.
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Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
College Gameday is finally heading to Bloomington to cover Indiana Football. Indiana Athletics announced on Thursday that the popular pre-game show will be broadcasting live from IU's Memorial Stadium from 6-8pm leading into the Hoosiers season opener against Ohio State.
Hoosier Huddle takes a look at the annual Indiana Spring Game and the festivities surrounding the game.
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On Monday Indiana let go of offensive Kevin Johns, on Tuesday it was reported that the Hoosiers would hire Tennessee offensive coordinator Mike DeBord to the same position. It was first reported by Mark Bergin of WBIR.
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Opponent: Utah Utes
Location: Wednesday December 28th, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
Why They Played: The Hoosiers and the Utes played in the Foster Farms Bowl. This was the fourth all-time meeting between the teams.
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Foster Farms Bowl Primer
What: Utah Utes vs. Indiana Hoosiers
When: Wednesday, December 28 at 8:30
Where: Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California
How to Watch: The game will be broadcast on FOX. You can also listen to the game on the IU Radio Network with the legendary Don Fischer on the call.
What’s at Stake: This is Tom Allen’s first game as the head coach at Indiana University and the Hoosiers are looking for their first bowl victory since 1991 (the Hoosiers won the Copper Bowl and finished 7-4-1). A victory would also give IU its first winning season since they finished 7-6 in 2007. Utah has a remarkable 9-1 record in bowl games under head coach Kyle Whittingham and a win would give the Utes their fourth straight bowl victory and a third straight year with at least nine wins.
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