Countdown to 2019 IUFB Kickoff: 51 Days (Mackenzie Nworah)

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Written by Amanda Pavelka

COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF: #51 MACKENZIE NWORAH

Height: 6’4”

Weight: 310 pounds

Hometown: Houston, Texas (Manvel)

Year: Redshirt Junior

Position: OL

Less than two months remain until the long-awaited 2019 Indiana football season. The Hoosiers will make their season debut at Lucas Oil Stadium where they will take on the Ball State Cardinals on August 31st in a noon game. With 51 days remaining, it is only appropriate to talk about the man who will represent the Hoosiers’ No. 51 jersey— Mackenzie Nworah.

You’ve heard his name before, but it’s been a while. In 2017, he started six games and played in ten at right guard. Indiana’s offensive player of the game in their 41-0 win over Rutgers was none other than Nworah.

Nworah’s had a knock-down, drag-out fight with injuries since then, and unfortunately had to sit out most of the 2018 season to recover. For a guy with the perfect size and frame for the offensive guard job, he was one of the most painful sights on the Hoosier bench. He traded time on the field for time in the books and ended up contributing to the IU football program’s record, being one of 29 guys to earn Academic All-Big Ten Honors in 2018.

Although no official word, Nworah’s comeback is hopeful and he’ll likely be called upon as next man up at offensive guard.











Tom Allen Answers Twitter Questions From the Indiana Alumni Association

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Tom Allen Answers Twitter Questions From the Indiana Alumni Association

Indiana Hoosier head coach Tom Allen took a little time out of his busy schedule to talk to the Indiana Alumni Association to answer some questions on Twitter. The questions range from what summer workouts look like to how Coach Allen likes to celebrate wins. Click 'Read More' to see the entire thread.

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Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 73 Days (Tyler Knight)

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Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 73 Days (Tyler Knight)

Written By Alex Compton (@Alexncompton)

#73

The Hoosier Huddle Countdown to Kick-off has begun! There are now 73 days until the Indiana Hoosiers kick-off the 2017 season against the Ohio State Buckeyes. That seems like a long way away and I suppose it is, but this countdown will fly by and it will be football season before we know it! Today’s countdown takes a look at #73 Tyler Knight.

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Countdown to IUFB Kickoff:74 Days (Nate Hoff)

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Countdown to IUFB Kickoff:74 Days (Nate Hoff)

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle) 

#74

The Hoosier Huddle Countdown to Kick-off is now more than one-quarter complete! Yes, the season opener against Urban Meyer, JT Barrett and yes, Kevin Wilson, and the Ohio State Buckeyes is now only 74 days away. Today’s countdown piece focuses on the anchor of the Indiana defensive line, redshirt senior Nate Hoff.

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Newest IU Commit Matt Bjorson Wants to Be a Part of The Culture at Indiana

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Newest IU Commit Matt Bjorson Wants to Be a Part of The Culture at Indiana

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers added their fourth commitment on Wednesday in three-star tight end Matt Bjorson. Tight end is a position of need for the Hoosiers in the 2018 class and don't be shocked if you see a couple more from that position targeted. I had a chance to talk with Bjorson about why he chose to spend the next four years at IU.

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Hoosiers Land Three-Star Tight End Matt Bjorson

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Hoosiers Land Three-Star Tight End Matt Bjorson

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana has reached into neighboring Illinois to get their latest commitment for the 2018 recruiting class as the Hoosiers landed three-star tight end Matt Bjorson on Wednesday afternoon. Bjorson is the fourth commit in IU's 2018 class. 

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Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 78 Days (Harry Crider)

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Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 78 Days (Harry Crider)

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

#78

The Hoosier Huddle Countdown to Kickoff rolls along as we move to number 78! Yes, the season opener against the Ohio State Buckeyes is only 78 days away. The countdown today features a look at a player that figures to be a very important piece of the Indiana offense. His playing time this season is yet to be determined but I am very confident he will eventually be the starting center for the Indiana Hoosiers. Let’s meet true freshman Harry Crider.

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Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 80 Days (Ian Thomas)

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Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 80 Days (Ian Thomas)

Written by David Sugarman (@David_Sugarman2)

#80

We’re now 20 percent through with our countdown and starting to make a dent. With 80 days to go until the opener, we take a look at another tight end and a promising one. Indiana will be looking for much more tight end production in 2017 and Ian Thomas needs to be a vital part of that.

Ian Thomas (Senior)

Height: 6’5’’

Weight: 250 pounds

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland

Position: Tight End 

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IUFB Links From Around Hoosier Nation: June 9th

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IUFB Links From Around Hoosier Nation: June 9th

There was some devastating news for the Indiana Football family and community yesterday as former Hoosier wide receiver James Hardy III was found dead. Here are some links to some articles on his memory as well as some other IUFB and Big Ten Football news.

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Throwback Thursday: Wake Forest 33 Indiana 28

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Throwback Thursday: Wake Forest 33 Indiana 28

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Probably the most frustrating game for Indiana in the 2016 season was this five-point loss to Wake Forest at home. The Demon Deacons would go on to make a bowl game, but this game left a bad taste in the mouths of Hoosier Nation. The most obvious reason why the Hoosiers dropped this one was the five interceptions thrown by Richard Lagow, but there were also some other factors that may have been over looked. IU was a dreadful two-for-five in the red zone leaving 21 points on the field and failed to find a consistent running game. The Hoosiers also had a field goal blocked and while the defense played pretty well, they were not good enough in stopping the run on first and second downs leading to Wake Forest converting eight of their 20 third down tries that averaged a distance of just 5.9 yards per attempt and that did include some third and very longs. Thankfully, this game did not haunt the Hoosiers like some other bad losses have in the past. IU rallied to beat Michigan State the next week and made a bowl game.

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