2021 IU Special Teams Preview: A Mix of Veterans and Rookies Has the Third Phase Ready to Roll

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2021 IU Special Teams Preview: A Mix of Veterans and Rookies Has the Third Phase Ready to Roll

Written by Sammy Jacobs

The final installment of the Hoosier Huddle preseason position previews are the special teams. IU brings back most of their starters on these units and add impact players in the positions they lost their starters from 2020. Punter Haydon Whitehead and returner Whop Philyor left to chase their NFL dreams, but the replacements have the talent to fill the gaps. The Hoosiers were excellent in nearly ever phase of special teams, including their “Crimson Watch” punt coverage team. Anyways let’s start with who the Hoosiers have coming back at kicker.

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2021 IU Bull Position Preview: Four Guys Who All Can Create Havoc This Season

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2021 IU Bull Position Preview: Four Guys Who All Can Create Havoc This Season

Written by Zach Greene (@Zgreene650)

Hoosier Huddle is previewing each unit for the upcoming 2021 season. The Hoosiers have one of their highest pre-season rankings ever (#17). That said, today, we are previewing one of the most underrated positions- The bull. (weak side/outside linebacker).

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2021 Offensive Line Preview: Biggest Question Mark Going Into the Season

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2021 Offensive Line Preview: Biggest Question Mark Going Into the Season

Written by Matt Smith

Offensive Line is one of the most important positions in football because they have to protect the quarterback and make the run game go. With it being important, it also makes it the most difficult. Indiana’s offensive line has a lot of improvement to do this year from last year.

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2021 IU Linebackers Preview: Micah McFadden Looks to Lead Defense

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2021 IU Linebackers Preview: Micah McFadden Looks to Lead Defense

Written by Matt Smith

With the season approaching rapidly, the Hoosier’s roster is taking shape, including the Linebacker position. IU’s linebacker core is led by Micah McFadden who was put on the Butkus award watch list for the season. McFadden will look to lead this group for the season.

“I expect a lot from them personally, I’ve always said you’re only as good as your linebackers defensively and if you want to be good on defense, you have to have great linebackers and we have a great room,” head coach Tom Allen said in a press conference last week. “They’re not just great players, they’re great people and just great leaders.”

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2021 IU Husky Preview: Marcelino Ball is Back to Impact the Secondary

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2021 IU Husky Preview: Marcelino Ball is Back to Impact the Secondary

Written by Evan Orris

Indiana Football is back in just 12 days when they take on the Iowa Hawkeyes. IU earned one of their highest pre-season rankings ever (#17) while the Hawkeyes are No. 18. In anticipation of the season opener, Hoosier Huddle is previewing each unit for the upcoming 2021 season. Today, we will be going over the “Husky” group.

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2021 IU Cornerback Preview: Anchored by an All-American, IU's Corners are a Force to be Reckoned With

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2021 IU Cornerback Preview: Anchored by an All-American, IU's Corners are a Force to be Reckoned With

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

Hoosier Huddle is previewing each position ahead of the 2021 season for the 17th ranked Indiana Hoosiers. Today’s preview takes a detailed look at one of the most talented and deepest positions the Hoosiers have: cornerback.

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2021 Quarterback Preview: Michael Penix is Healthy and IU Has Talent Behind Him

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2021 Quarterback Preview: Michael Penix is Healthy and IU Has Talent Behind Him

Written by: Zach Greene (@Zgreene650)

The Hoosiers have one of their highest pre-season rankings ever (#17). That said, today, we are previewing the most critical position in the game, the Quarterbacks! Hoosier Huddle is previewing each unit for the upcoming 2021 season.

The unit is filled with talent and experience, which will guide them this upcoming season. They are led by Offensive Coordinator/QB coach Nick Sheridan who will enter his second season. It is expected that the team will carry three quarterbacks this season: one starter, a backup, and a third-string backup. Now dive more in-depth into the unit.

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2021 IU Running Backs Preview: Under New Leadership, the Running Backs Room Looks to Improve

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2021 IU Running Backs Preview: Under New Leadership, the Running Backs Room Looks to Improve

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

Hoosier Huddle is previewing each position ahead of the 2021 season for the 17th ranked Indiana Hoosiers. Today’s preview takes a detailed look at a position with a few new players and an exciting new position coach: let’s take the hand-off, hit the hole, break through a couple of tackles and go to the house…it’s time to look at the running backs!

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2021 IU Wide Receiver Preview: Ty Fryfogle Returns to a Talented and Deep Group

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2021 IU Wide Receiver Preview: Ty Fryfogle Returns to a Talented and Deep Group

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

One of the most exciting positions to watch in the 2021 season for the Indiana Hoosiers will be the wide receivers. It’s a group that returns the reigning Big Ten Wide Receiver of the Year in Ty Fryfogle and add impact transfers from Power Five Schools to fill the shoes of those who have departed. It is a position group that is well balanced between youth and experience.

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2021 IU Defensive Line Preview: More Production is Key to Creating Havoc

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2021 IU Defensive Line Preview: More Production is Key to Creating Havoc

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

The perception of Indiana football has changed dramatically over recent years, but that will only remain if Indiana is able to consistently match up with its Big Ten East foes in the trenches.

“Anytime you can get production out of your defensive line, you can get more pass rush and you don't have to blitz to get the pass rush, it's a huge benefit,” said Indiana defensive line coach Kevin Peoples. “Those are things we're trying to work on. We're trying to make sure we're doing our job within the scheme and making the plays that come to us.”

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