We wrap up the regular season on today's Throwback Thursday with the Hoosiers' emphatic win over bitter rival Purdue to clinch the Old Oaken Bucket for the third consecutive year and a bowl berth for the first time since 2007. 

Opponent: Purdue Boilermakers

Location: Saturday November 28th /12:01pm/ Ross-Ade Stadium/ (West Lafayette, IN) 

Why They Played

The Hoosiers and Boilermakers meet annually in a protected crossover rivalry. They have played for the Old Oaken Bucket since 1925

What The Game Meant

For the first time since 2007 the Hoosiers came into the Bucket Game needing a win to head to a bowl game.