Mistake Prone Hoosiers Fall Short in Happy Valley 33-24

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Mistake Prone Hoosiers Fall Short in Happy Valley 33-24

Written by: TJ Inman

Happy Valley has not been a place of joy for the Indiana Hoosiers. IU entered today’s contest at #10 Penn State 0-12 all-time in Beaver Stadium and 30-point underdogs to the Nittany Lions. The Hoosiers performed admirably and made Penn State work but special teams miscues doomed IU to a 33-24 defeat that dropped Tom Allen’s team to 2-6 and keeps them winless in the Big Ten heading into the final month of the season.

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Hoosier Huddle's Game Day Primer: Indiana Hoosiers at No. 10 Penn State

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Hoosier Huddle's Game Day Primer: Indiana Hoosiers at No. 10 Penn State

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

What: Indiana Hoosiers (2-5) at Penn State Nittany Lion (6-1)

When: Saturday, October 28 at Noon 

Where: Beaver Stadium in State College, PA

How to Watch: The game will be broadcast on CBS and can be heard on the IU Radio Network.

Series History: This will be the 27th meeting on the gridiron between Indiana and Penn State. The Nittany Lions have dominated the series, winning 24 of the 26 games. That number includes blowout wins in 2021 and 2022 after IU narrowly beat them in 2020 on the famous lunge for the pylon by Michael Penix. The Indiana Hoosiers have never won in State College. 

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Trent Howland Ready to Take Advantage of Opportunities

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Trent Howland Ready to Take Advantage of Opportunities

Written by Sammy Jacobs

Redshirt sophomore Trent Howland has waited patiently to get his chance to tote the rock for the Hoosiers. He has been buried on the depth chart behind Stephen Carr, Shaun Shivers, Josh Henderson and many others. Last week against Rutgers, the former three-star running back finally got his chance to showcase his skills.

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Freshman Amare Ferrell Displays Maturity and Growth Against Rutgers

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Freshman Amare Ferrell Displays Maturity and Growth Against Rutgers

Written by Zachary Greene

Amare Ferrell was a heralded four-star prospect out of high school and true freshman from the Sunshine State. With a big frame and tremendous athleticism, he has a chance to be a factor for the defense the rest of the season. Last Saturday Ferrell stepped up and recorded seven tackles showing Allen and the staff what he brings to the table.

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Rutgers 31 Indiana 14

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Rutgers 31 Indiana 14

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Opponent: Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Location: Bloomington, IN

Why They Played: The Hoosiers and Scarlet Knights play annually as members of the Big Ten East.

What The Game Meant: There was plenty on the line for the Hoosiers coming into the game against Rutgers. This was Tom Allen’s last stand. This was as devastating a loss for the program and the fanbase as there has been since the 83-20 loss at Wisconsin.

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‘This is on me’: Allen Takes Blame for 2-20 Conference Play Stretch

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‘This is on me’: Allen Takes Blame for 2-20 Conference Play Stretch

Written by: Ethan Roberts (@usaEthanRoberts)

Bloomington, In. -- The Hoosiers watched the clock strike zero today for their fifth consecutive conference loss dating back to Thanksgiving of last season. Head coach Tom Allen now possesses a 2-20 conference play record in the last three seasons and stares down the barrel of his third consecutive season missing a bowl game.

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Hopeless: Rutgers Grinds Down Hoosiers 31-14 in Homecoming Romp

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Hopeless: Rutgers Grinds Down Hoosiers 31-14 in Homecoming Romp

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

On a gorgeous afternoon in Bloomington, the Indiana Hoosiers hosted the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in a critical Homecoming contest. IU entered the contest at 2-4 and in desperate need of a victory to try and put the season and the Tom Allen era back on the tracks. Rutgers had other plans, using two critical special teams mistakes from IU and a dominant ground attack to grind out a comfortable 31-14 victory and earn bowl eligibility. The Hoosiers dropped to 2-5 with the defeat and there appear to be no answers on how to turn things around for Indiana football.

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