Game Wrap and Reaction: Louisville 21 Indiana 14

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Louisville 21 Indiana 14

Opponent: Louisville Cardinals

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Why They Played: The Hoosiers and Cardinals played the first of what was supposed to be a three-game series. IU had withdrawn from the last two games earlier in the week.

What The Game Meant: This was the first of seven “toss-up” games on IU’s schedule. A win could have pumped some life into the fan base and given the team more momentum heading into the end of September. The loss was deflating, but there are still six of those toss-ups left.

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Hoosiers’ Secondary Answers the Bell After Shaky First Half, but Not Satisfied

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Hoosiers’ Secondary Answers the Bell After Shaky First Half, but Not Satisfied

Written by Ethan Roberts

Absent playmaking defensive back Nic Toomer, the Hoosiers strolled into Indianapolis, Indiana for their third game of the season against the Louisville Cardinals.

The first half saw multiple miscues in the Hoosiers’ secondary. Philip Dunnam allowed a 43-yard completion to Jamari Thrash in the first quarter, which began a sequence of missed coverages by the Hoosiers. 

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A Tale of Two Halves as IU Offense Finds a Rhythm in the Second Half of 21-14 Loss

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A Tale of Two Halves as IU Offense Finds a Rhythm in the Second Half of 21-14 Loss

Written by Zach Greene

Indiana did not get the job done today.  They came up short yet again in a contested ballgame. The second half, they won, 14-0, while the Cardinals won the first half 21-0. It was a flip-flop game. The momentum of the game swung fast and mightily. A good reminder of the 2020 season.

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Hoosiers Fall Short Against Louisville 21-14 at Lucas Oil Stadium

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Hoosiers Fall Short Against Louisville 21-14 at Lucas Oil Stadium

Written by: TJ Inman

The Indiana Hoosiers (1-2) and Louisville Cardinals (3-0) met at Lucas Oil Stadium in front of a split crowd. Despite a second half comeback by the Hoosiers, Jeff Brohm’s Cardinals hung on for a 21-14 victory to stay unbeaten on the young season and winning the first meeting between the two schools since 1986. It was a tale of two halves with Louisville dominating the second half and then needing a goal line stand to survive a Hoosier surge late.

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IU DB Nic Toomer Primed for Breakout Season

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IU DB Nic Toomer Primed for Breakout Season

Written by: Zachary Greene

Nic Toomer has had himself an impressive first two games. Racking up five tackles and an interception. Mostly, an important a key block against the Buckeyes that led to a pick by Phillip Dunnam. The six-year senior and Stanford travel is taking this opportunity to showcase what he can do at the next level.

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