Know Your Opponent: Minnesota Golden Gophers

Know Your Opponent: Minnesota Golden Gophers

 

Yes, that’s right, the yearly tradition where alumni from around the Hoosier state and the rest of the world come back to Bloomington to revel in the memories of their colligate days. Ok, so maybe I am glorifying it a tad, however there are festivities galore from alumni tailgates to Greek Life parties.

Oh yea…. there is also a football game!

The Golden Gophers coming to town represents another program that has the upper hand on the Hoosiers historically. While Indiana has a losing record against every Big Ten program, except for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Minnesota is one of the four teams that the Hoosiers win over 40-percent of their games against. I know that’s not what you want to be hanging your hat on, but it is what it is Hoosier fans.

The two schools have played 66 times dating back to 1906, but have not met on the gridiron since back in 2008 due to conference scheduling rotations.  Of those 66 matchups the Hoosiers have walked away victorious 26 times.

The Gophers come into the 2013 matchup on a high after upsetting Nebraska and become bowl eligible. With the Hoosiers desperate for victories with their post-season life on the line here is a bit more about that Golden Gopher team that you might not realize. 

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Know Your Opponent: Michigan State Spartans

Know Your Opponent: Michigan State Spartans

 

Hoosier Nation is looking for a reason to jump on the bandwagon of the IU Football program. They got reason number one when Kevin Wilson and Crew went out and upset Penn State last week. It was the first time in program history that they beat the Nittany Lions, and the first time in current students lifetimes that the Hoosiers took down one of the blue bloods of the Big Ten.

Can the Hoosiers do it again? It will be tough sledding against the lock down defense of Michigan State. Incase you have not been watching the Spartans with bated breathe throughout 2013, we are here to give you some Spark Notes on Sparty. The experts out in Vegas say that Sparty will win by double digits...what do you think? 

Find out everything that you need to know about the Hoosiers' week seven opponent, the Michigan State Spartans after the jump! 


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Know Your Opponent: Penn State Nittany Lions

Know Your Opponent: Penn State Nittany Lions

 

It has been some time now, but don't worry, Hoosier football is back. Have you been craving for a heavy dose of Crimson and Cream too? Well your in luck, the Hoosiers are going to be hosting Penn State this Saturday.
 
It's a nooner so not all that much time to imbibe in your adult beverages, so I hope you woke up early and are already a couple deep! If you can still read this you very well maybe doing it wrong, for those of use with other responsibilities here is a breakdown of Penn State.

Find out everything that you need to know about the Hoosiers' week six opponent, the Penn State Nittany Lions after the jump!

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Know Your Opponent: Bowling Green Falcons

Know Your Opponent: Bowling Green Falcons

Well at least week one was fun right?! Alright so the clock is ticking closer and closer to the return of football after its week long break, which means that we may finally be able to wash that bad taste out of our mouth. You know the one I'm talking about, and no, it's not my girlfriends cooking.

It has been a very long week if you are a Hoosier fan, and an even longer if you have to write about them, trust me! 

However, if Indiana can take care of business on Saturday against Bowling Green all should be forgiven, right? OK, maybe not, but the season might get back on track, and at this point that is all we can hope for. While I am sure you all have been consuming ungodly amounts of football after a summer of pigskin sobriety, I highly doubt very much of that has involved Bowling Green. Don't fear, that's why were here! 

Find out everything that you need to know about the Hoosiers' week three opponent, the Bowling Green Falcons right after the jump!

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Know Your Opponent: Navy

Know Your Opponent: Navy

So the Hoosiers dropped a 73-spot on Indiana State last Thursday and you have been craving for more Indiana football ever since. Well luckily for you it is just about that time as the Navy Midshipmen are making their way towards Memorial Stadium. However, how much do you really know about this Navy team? Sure, you have been reading your articles here at Hoosier Huddle (You are, right?!) that are keeping you up to date with what is going on in the IU football world. You also have your preview magazine that will allow you to gain a general idea of what the Midshipmen are as a football team this year. However, if you really want to know the Hoosiers opponent for week two, this is the place to be!

Five Things to Know About Navy after the jump...

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Know Your Opponent: Indiana State Sycamores

Know Your Opponent: Indiana State Sycamores

We are just hours away from kickoff at Memorial Stadium as the Indiana Hoosiers will be lining up against the Indiana State Sycamores. The game is on the opening day of college football so there is no wait for the Hoosier fans as their team takes to the field under the lights tonight. If you are visiting this site you are most likely rather familiar with the Hoosier football team. However, you may not be quite as locked in on their opponent. Don't fret, we here at Hoosier Huddle took the time to break down Indiana's FCS opponent for you, so that you can go on with your day. So while your at work, watching the clock move ever so slowly towards the time where football once again can take over, make sure you know a little bit more about the team the Hoosiers are playing tonight.

 

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