Indiana Quarterback Michael Penix to Miss the Remainder of the Season

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Indiana Quarterback Michael Penix to Miss the Remainder of the Season

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana football program announced in a press release on Tuesday evening that starting quarterback Michael Penix will miss the remainder of the 2019 season after having surgery to correct a sternoclavicular joint injury . Penix started six games for the Hoosiers this season and completed 68.75-percent of his passes for 1,394 yards, 10 touchdowns and just four interceptions. Penix missed time earlier in the season with two other injuries and was sidelined after just three games with an ACL tear in 2018.

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Hoosier Huddle's 2019 Bowl Projections – Week Ten

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Hoosier Huddle's 2019 Bowl Projections – Week Ten

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

Keep in mind, there are contracts with these bowl games and just because a team finishes third in a conference does not mean they automatically get the conference’s third bowl slot. I will update these projections each week as game results impact things. We are an IU-centric site so I am only listing games that involved Big Ten squads. With no further delay, here are my current 2019 bowl projections:

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Report from the Indy Star Says a 'Big Raise' for Tom Allen is Coming After the Season

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Report from the Indy Star Says a 'Big Raise' for Tom Allen is Coming After the Season

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

In a report that came out Monday night by Indianapolis Star report Zach Osterman, Indiana University athletic director Fred Glass told the Indy Star via text message that “I expect to do a new contract with Tom.” Allen has led Indiana to a 7-2 (4-2) record through the first nine games of the 2019 season and currently has a career record of 17-17 at Indiana.

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How Former Hoosiers Fared in Week Nine of the NFL Season

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How Former Hoosiers Fared in Week Nine of the NFL Season

Written by Evan McShane (@very_reasonable)

Week nine of the NFL season is in the books and it was another productive ones for Hoosier football alumni. Former IU receiver Cody Latimer showed out returning kickoffs on Monday Night Football and Eagles running back Jordan Howard got revenge on his former team the Chicago Bears.

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Hoosier Huddle Podcast: Northwestern Wrap-up and Open Week Update

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Hoosier Huddle Podcast: Northwestern Wrap-up and Open Week Update

Co-hosts Sammy Jacobs and T.J. Inman look back at Indiana's 34-3 win over the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday night. They will break down what worked, look at the fan base as well as touch upon how despite a "weak" schedule why this IU season is worth watching. They will also look ahead to Indiana's second open week of the 2019 season and what they need to do to finish out the regular season on a high-note.

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Notes and Quotes From Tom Allen's Media Monday: Week Eleven

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Notes and Quotes From Tom Allen's Media Monday: Week Eleven

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Tom Allen took to the podium for Media Monday following Indiana’s 34-3 win over the Northwestern Wildcats and ahead of their second open week of the season

 Notes:

- Stevie Scott was named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week

- Indiana Players of the Week: Offense: Stevie Scott Defense: Defensive Line Special Teams: Haydon Whitehead, Scout Team: Gabe Cohen, Da’Shaun Brown, Cam Wilson and Justin Berry

- Injury Updates:

            - Allen on Penix: “don't know much more about Mike Penix yet. Should know more this afternoon so we'll get that update next week when we meet on Monday

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Patience Has Paid off for the Hoosiers with Stevie Scott’s Performances

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Patience Has Paid off for the Hoosiers with Stevie Scott’s Performances

Written by Amanda Pavelka (@amandapavelka3)

The offense has undeniably been the strongest unit of the Hoosiers in 2019. Even with the injury-stricken offensive line and unpredictable quarterback situation for the first half of the season, the one constant has been the tough running, timely pass catching and consistent blocking provided by sophomore running back Stevie Scott.

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 34 Northwestern 3

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 34 Northwestern 3

Opponent: Northwestern Wildcats

Location: Saturday November 2nd, 2019 Bloomington, Indiana

Why They Played: The Hoosiers and Wildcats met in Bloomington for the first time since 2011 and the first time overall since 2016.

What The Game Meant: Prior to his first full-season as head coach at Indiana Tom Allen wrote down three numbers, 10, 25 and 50. It had been 10 years since Indiana’s last winning season, 25 since their last bowl win and 50 years since their last Big Ten Championship. Indiana checked the first one off the list Saturday night.

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Five Takeaways From Indiana's Dominating 34-3 Win Over Northwestern

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Five Takeaways From Indiana's Dominating 34-3 Win Over Northwestern

Written by Andrew Walker

Tom Allen must be drinking the tallest glass of vindication after this win against Northwestern. The Hoosiers came out on top 34-3 against the Wildcats, and with Indiana’s seventh win in the bag, things are looking up. As Indiana was running up the score last night, Hoosier faithful had to see the writing on the wall and understand that this team is actually good. With the Hoosiers one win above bowl eligibility for the first time since 1993, let’s take a look at five takeaways from Saturday’s victory. 

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