Daunting Task Awaits Hoosiers in Happy Valley

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Daunting Task Awaits Hoosiers in Happy Valley

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

Indiana is heading into just its fourth game of the season but for the second time, they will be lining up against a top five opponent. After losing to then #2 Ohio State in the opener, the Hoosiers took down Virginia in Charlottesville and then trounced Georgia Southern in Bloomington. This week, they travel to Happy Valley to battle the #4 Penn State Nittany Lions and try to deal with one of the best backfields in the country. Thus is life in the Big Ten East and the Hoosiers know they face a massive uphill battle.

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Inside the Numbers: Indiana Hoosiers at Penn State Nittany Lions

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Inside the Numbers: Indiana Hoosiers at Penn State Nittany Lions

By David Sugarman (@David_Sugarman2)

Indiana heads back to Big Ten play this week and the grueling reality of the Big Ten East is rearing it’s ugly head once again. The Hoosiers are getting ready to take on the fourth ranked Penn State Nittany Lions. Indiana will need to build off the successes of the last two games and look for ways to slow down the duo of Trace McSorley and Saquon Barkley. When asked about them Tom Allen put it bluntly, “There’s not a quarterback/tailback duo in the country that’s playing any better.” Let’s take a look at the numbers that matter in this week’s Inside the Numbers.

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Know Your Opponent: Penn State Could Be The Best In The Big Ten

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Know Your Opponent: Penn State Could Be The Best In The Big Ten

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

 Head Coach: James Franklin 4th Season at Penn State

Overall: 53-30 7th Year

At PSU 29-15 (15-11)

Bowl Appearances at PSU: 3

2017 Record: 4-0 Last Game: Won 21-19 at Iowa

Bowl Appearances Since 2000: 1 (1-0)

Mascot: Nittany Lion

Colors: Blue and White

Outfitter: Nike

National Titles: 2

Conference Titles: 5

Heisman Winners: 1

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Game Day Primer: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Georgia Southern Eagles

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Game Day Primer: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Georgia Southern Eagles

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

What: Indiana Hoosiers (1-1) vs. Georgia Southern Eagles (0-2)

When: Saturday, September 23 at 3:30 pm

Where: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN

How to Watch: The game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network. Fans can also listen to the game on the IU Radio Network with the legendary Don Fischer on the call.

What’s at Stake: The Hoosiers and Eagles will be meeting for the first time in program history on Saturday and a victory is essential if IU is to reach a third consecutive bowl game. IU will be looking to get above .500 for the first time in this young season and this is the first of ten straight Saturday’s they will be taking the field so getting that grueling stretch off to a good start is imperative. Georgia Southern, a program with a proud tradition and high standards, is off to a 0-2 start and second-year head coach Tyson Summers is on the hot seat. He’ll hope his team responds to having their backs against the wall.

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Keys to a Hoosier Win Over the Eagles on Saturday

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Keys to a Hoosier Win Over the Eagles on Saturday

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers will be seeking win number two of the 2017 season on Saturday when they face-off against the Georgia Southern Eagles. Here are four things the Hoosiers must accomplish in order to walk away winners of two-straight.

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Eagles and the Option Soar Into Bloomington

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Eagles and the Option Soar Into Bloomington

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

After an unplanned week off due to Hurricane Irma, the Indiana Hoosiers will take the field on Saturday afternoon to battle an unfamiliar opponent, Georgia Southern and their triple option attack. The two foes have never met and the Eagles triple option attack has scared or knocked off many Power 5 programs in the past so the extra week of preparation may end up being a bit of a blessing in disguise for the 1-1 Hoosiers.

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Week Four Match-up to Watch: Georgia Southern's Front Seven vs. Right Side of IU's Offensive Line

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Week Four Match-up to Watch: Georgia Southern's Front Seven vs. Right Side of IU's Offensive Line

Written By Alex Compton (@Alexncompton)

IU took care of business in week two. It was far from pretty in the first fifteen minutes, but eventually the offense put some points on the board and helped out a defense that flexed their muscles for the entire game. My matchup of Crawford and Fields did a solid job of keeping the UVA receivers in front of them for the most part, and it really showed that the Hoos just couldn’t create enough positive yardage consistently to put pressure on IU. After waiting forever for the season to start, it seems like four months have passed between the game in Virginia and now. IU will look to win consecutive games for the first time in the Tom Allen era come Saturday, and the matchup to watch will play a big part in trying to do that.

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Inside the Numbers: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Georgia Southern Eagles

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Inside the Numbers: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Georgia Southern Eagles

By David Sugarman (@David_Sugarman2)

Indiana is looking to get Tom Allen his first two game winning streak as a head coach and this time we mean it. After losing the FIU game due to the effects of Hurricane Irma, Indiana will be playing game number three of their season a week later then planned. The Hoosiers take on Georgia Southern and will hope to leave the matchup over .500 before the harsh reality of playing in the Big Ten East comes back around with a trip to Penn State the following weeks. Let’s take a look at the stats that matter on this week’s Inside the Numbers.

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Know Your Opponent: A Well Rested, But Desperate Georgia Southern Team Brings the Triple Option to Bloomington

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Know Your Opponent: A Well Rested, But Desperate Georgia Southern Team Brings the Triple Option to Bloomington

 Head Coach: Tyson Summers 2nd Year at Georgia Southern

Overall: 5-9 (.357) 2nd Year

At GSU 5-9 (4-4)

Bowl Appearances at GSU: 0

2017 Record: 0-2 Last Game: Lost 22-12 to New Hampshire

Bowl Appearances Since 2000: 1 (1-0)

Mascot: GUS the Eagle

Colors: Blue and White

Outfitter: adidas                                                            

National Titles: 6 at the FCS level

Conference Titles: 11

Heisman Winners: 0

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