IUFB Spring Game: Matchup to Watch

IUFB Spring Game: Matchup to Watch

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

We’ll get our first look at first-year head coach Curt Cignetti’s progress with the team this week as Indiana football officially kicks off their spring game Thursday night at 8pm inside Memorial Stadium. The spring game will mark the end of the spring practice session which lasted roughly a month.

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2024 Spring Football – Position Preview – Safety

2024 Spring Football – Position Preview – Safety

Written by: TJ Inman

Hoosier Huddle’s spring preview series has arrived. The hype and excitement surrounding Curt Cignetti’s first season as the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers is real and the hope the serial winner’s arrival has injected into the fan base is meaningful. Along with the changes in the coaching staff, the roster has undergone a major transformation with newcomers from the transfer portal and the high school ranks at every position on the squad.

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2024 Indiana Football Defensive Depth Chart – Version 1.0

2024 Indiana Football Defensive Depth Chart – Version 1.0

Written by: TJ Inman

Hoosier Huddle is getting ready for the 2024 football season and with a new coaching staff and a totally revamped roster, Indiana Hoosier fans are going to need a roster handy to track all of the new faces. Much attention has been paid to the major revamp on offense under coordinator Mike Shanahan and Tino Sunseri, including our very owner initial depth chart projection just last week. However, the defense needs to be completely rebuilt as well. Once a calling card for Tom Allen’s teams, the IU defense was a sieve for much of the past few seasons. In 2023, Indiana allowed an average of 29.9 points per game including an opposing passer rating of 143.62 and 4.19 yards per rush. There were a few bright spots here and there but the unit was a major disappointment that needs fixed. 

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Five Objectives & Goals for the Hoosiers as They Enter the Final Two Weeks

Five Objectives & Goals for the Hoosiers as They Enter the Final Two Weeks

Written By: Zach Greene

The Hoosiers are yet again in the same position they have been in the past couple of years, out of bowl contention. For the Hoosier Huddle staff, here’s what we’d want to see for the Hoosier program as it comes to another close.

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Freshman Amare Ferrell Displays Maturity and Growth Against Rutgers

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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2023 Position Preview: Noah Pierre Anchors Husky Position

2023 Position Preview: Noah Pierre Anchors Husky Position

Written by: Zachary Greene

The Husky position is IU’s hybrid defensive back/linebacker spot and provides the defense with a very versatile spot. Noah Pierre returns to IU to fill the gap at the position while youngster Amare Ferrell and Jordan Grier will try and provide depth at the position.

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2023 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 25 Days (Amare Ferrell)

2023 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 25 Days (Amare Ferrell)

Written by: Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The 2023 edition of the Hoosier Huddle Countdown is officially underway! We are counting down from 100 to the beginning of the 2023 Indiana University football season. Each day, we will look at one (or two) players on the current Indiana football roster and highlight the player’s role in the upcoming season. Today’s profile features true freshman defensive back Amare Ferrell.

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Early Signing Period 2022 Profile: Defensive Back Amare Ferrell

Early Signing Period 2022 Profile: Defensive Back Amare Ferrell

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The early signing period for college football is now open and prospects and transfers are inking letters of intent all over the country. Hoosier Huddle will have profiles on all the football signees as well as an update from head coach Tom Allen.

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