Bone Jones almost had an insane pick, but couldn't haul it in
Ferrell saved a touchdown, pushing the receiver out of bounds, making Nebraska take 3
Nebraska then kicked it, but missed
IU with a huge break, as they will now likely go into the half only down 7
Nebraska misses a field goal and it stays 10-3 Huskers. It should be way worse. IU will likely kneel out the half and they do get the ball to start the 2nd half
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Halftime thoughts
- Indiana’s defense has not played well. Bad tackling, soft coverage, nothing close to a turnover. Have let Nebraska convert some big 3rd downs.
- The pass game could be there, but IU isn’t running well and not winning first down.
- There are NO flags being thrown on either side either.
- Nebraska’s misfires came out late in the second quarter and keeping IU in a game they have no business being in.
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Really poor half from Indiana. IU has not been able to run the ball effectively, the defense has been carved up on third down meaning the offense has barely had time on the field. Really disappointing and IU is fortunate to only trail 10-3.
Halftime thoughts: 10-3 Nebraska
- Obviously, that half was not what IU expected
- Credit to Nebraska's play calling and defense
- IU needs to spy Calandrea yesterday
- IU's run game has been non-existent, that needs to change
- When IU is going with the wind, Hoover has been good; against the wind, he missed a ball or 2
- Secondary is playing fine, but needs improvement
- IU needs to be tougher
- Third-down conversions are key. Nebraska is 8/11 on third down to IU's 1/4. Terrible
Halftime Thoughts
Indiana’s defense struggled to tackle and contain Anthony Colandrea, allowing Nebraska to consistently move the ball and convert six of its first eight third downs. Still, big plays from Isaiah Jones, Stephen Daley and Amare Ferrell helped keep the score within seven.
Indiana’s offense has relied almost entirely on explosive passes to Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh. The run game has gone nowhere, and three timeouts used before fourth downs produced only one field goal attempt and two punts.
The Hoosiers are fortunate to be within one score and will receive the second half kickoff. IU must establish the run, finish drives and prevent Colandrea from escaping pressure.
IU gets the wind and the ball in the 3rd quarter
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IU ball at the 25
Great play call as IU throws to Gibbs for a 13-yard completion
Injury timeout. Nebraska defender
Hoover scrambled for 10 yards. IU best run of the game
Gibbs again!
Thanks for the play by play. I can't watch or listen today.
Hoover stayed calm in the pocket and threw a ball to Marsh over the middle for 14 yards, but the play is under review
