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Davey O’Brien Award Release
FORT WORTH, Texas (Dec. 2, 2024) — Due to the large number of worthy performances during the final week of the regular season, the Davey O’Brien Foundation has announced that the final Davey O’Brien Great 8 of 2024 has been upgraded to the second “Davey Double” of the year.
Read MoreThe Hoosiers needed to make a statement on Saturday night after a loss at Ohio State and boy, did they make a statement. The Hoosiers won the Old Oaken Bucket back for the first time since 2019 with a 66-0 win over the Boilermakers. They had the largest margin of victory against Purdue in school history and of any of the four CFP contenders who played Purdue in 2024.
Read MoreWritten by T.J. Inman
A historic splattering. A colossal beatdown. A dominant destruction. A slaughter in the snow. Call it whatever you want to but the stone-cold reality is that the Indiana Hoosiers mercilessly beat the Purdue Boilermakers 66-0 and sent a resounding final impression to the Playoff Selection Committee. That performance, combined with losses by Miami and Texas A&M, all but ensure the Indiana Hoosiers will be included in the first 12-team College Football Playoff when the official bracket is announced on December 8. Indiana probably will not be able to climb into position to host a first-round playoff game but it certainly appears they should be safely in.
Read MoreWritten by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier-Huddle)
The Indiana Hoosiers finished the 2024 regular season with an 11-1 (8-1) record. IU was ranked ninth in both the AP and Coaches Polls in the final regular season rankings after a 66-0 win over Purdue, one spot higher than last week.
Read MoreFew rivalries in college sports match the enduring appeal, intensity, and history of the Indiana-Purdue showdown. This iconic clash, a hallmark of college athletics for over a century, has captivated fans, players, and alumni, creating a bond that transcends generations. Its longevity and passion have solidified it as one of the most anticipated events in college sports, a tradition that unites fans and players alike.
Read MoreWritten By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)
The Bucket is home, and there is only one way to celebrate: a Waffle House dinner with plenty of Maple Missile Syrup. The Hoosiers got their first win over Purdue since 2019 in emphatic fashion on Saturday, hanging 66 points on the Boilermakers. With this win, Indiana was able to both reclaim The Old Oaken Bucket and add some much-needed style points to their CFP resume. This was in large part thanks to the superb connection between Kurtis Rourke and Elijah Sarratt.
Read MoreWritten By Nick Gonzales (@nrgonzales_)
The regular season is officially over for the Hoosiers and for the first time in program history, they are 11-1! After a heart-breaking game against the Buckeyes last Saturday, the Hoosiers had some issues to work on before facing off against their biggest rival, Purdue. Throughout the game, it was clear that the Hoosiers understood the assignment as they tore the Boilermakers to shreds.
Read MoreWritten by: TJ Inman
The Indiana Hoosiers entered the day needing to send a message to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee. They needed to put together a good performance after their first loss of the season. They needed to beat in-state rival Purdue and capture the Old Oaken Bucket for the first time since 2019. On Saturday night, in front of a cold but packed Memorial Stadium crowd, Indiana accomplished everything they wanted to as they manhandled Purdue 66-0 in a record-setting performance against the Purdue Boilermakers.
Read MoreWritten by Alec Keezer
It does feel a little weird for me to talk about the significance of The Bucket.
I’m not from the great state of Indiana. I don’t live in the state anymore either. But, like any Hoosier I have my experience with Purdue. My first taste of IU basketball was the Thomas Bryant double foul game. I had to listen to Purdue students give it to Hoosier fans as we left the Assembly.
Read MoreFirst and foremost, the Old Oaken Bucket is on the line and beating Purdue is always a top priority for the Indiana Hoosiers. Curt Cignetti made it clear early in his tenure that seizing control of the state was important and this is his first opportunity as the head coach at IU to beat the Boilermakers. Beyond the rivalry, the Hoosiers enter the contest at 10-1 and ranked tenth (11 seed) in the College Football Playoff rankings. IU needs to beat Purdue in dominant fashion and then potentially get a bit of help elsewhere. A win over Purdue gives Indiana a real chance to make the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, a truly remarkable achievement.
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