Indiana vs Ball State: An In-State Match-Up That Has Grown into a Competitive Rivalry

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Indiana vs Ball State: An In-State Match-Up That Has Grown into a Competitive Rivalry

Written By Evan McShane (@veryreasonable)

Saturday will mark just the ninth meeting on a football field between Indiana and Ball State. Believe it or not, Indiana and Ball State didn’t play each other in a football game until 1997. IU football played over 100 seasons of football before finally having a battle with Ball State. The in-state rivalry is just 21 years old, and the two teams will play twice more after 2018, once at Lucas Oil Stadium in 2019 and again in Bloomington in 2020, to complete a three-game series. Although they hold the series lead, things have certainly not been in the Hoosiers’ favor as of late. Let’s take a look at the brief history of this rivalry.  

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Indiana Defense Improves Upon Week One Vulnerabilities

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Indiana Defense Improves Upon Week One Vulnerabilities

Written By Nathan Comp

Coach Tom Allen had a bad feeling about his defense’s performance after the FIU game. After watching the tape, the taste in his mouth grew increasingly sour. The front seven struggled to stop the FIU rushing attack, and when the Golden Panthers turned to the passing game, the defensive backfield was often caught out of position. With the talented rushing duo of Bryce Perkins and Jordan Ellis rolling into Bloomington, Allen knew the defense simply had to be better. And to his delight, they were.

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After an Off-Season of Hard Work Austin Dorris is Running Better and Ready to Roll in 2018

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After an Off-Season of Hard Work Austin Dorris is Running Better and Ready to Roll in 2018

Written By Evan McShane (@veryreasonable)

Austin Dorris, a three-star tight end, joined the Hoosiers as part of the 2015 recruiting class. Dorris played both quarterback and tight end at Shadyside High School in Ohio. Earning a first team all-state selection and Ohio Valley Player of the Year honors, Dorris racked up 1,100 yards passing and 1,250 yards rushing as a senior. The versatile, 6-foot-5 athlete was also a three-year letter winner in basketball and baseball. Dorris redshirted his first year in Bloomington. As a redshirt freshman in 2016, Dorris appeared in seven games while earning an Academic All-Big Ten selection.

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Know Your Opponent: FIU in Similar Situation as Hoosiers With New Faces

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Know Your Opponent: FIU in Similar Situation as Hoosiers With New Faces

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers open their season in Miami against the Florida International Golden Panthers. IU is 2-0 against FIU and won the last meeting in Miami 34-13 in 2016. The Hoosiers won 36-22 in 2015 in Bloomington. Their game last season was cancelled due to Hurricane Irma. Here is what IU fans need to know about FIU.

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