No Joey Galloway, Kurtis Rourke Won’t Sit vs. Ohio State

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No Joey Galloway, Kurtis Rourke Won’t Sit vs. Ohio State

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard

I can’t believe I have to say this, but no, IU will not be sitting their star QB for their top-5 matchup against Ohio State this Saturday. Yet this was ESPN pundit Joey Galloway’s take on Tuesday’s CFP show. Galloway said, “If I’m Indiana, I don’t know if I’m playing Rourke against Ohio State…What could keep Indiana out of this? Getting their quarterback hurt.” At the same time that Galloway was floating this contender for worst take of the year, Kurtis Rourke was speaking to the media in Bloomington, excited at the opportunity of a top-5 matchup.

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Hoosiers Fully Healthy Ahead of Top-5 Matchup With OSU

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Hoosiers Fully Healthy Ahead of Top-5 Matchup With OSU

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

After getting off to the best start in Indiana football history, the Hoosiers celebrated with a well-earned bye week. While talking to the media on Monday, Head Coach Curt Cignetti stressed the importance of the bye week following a gritty win against Michigan.

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IU Football Fan Viewing and Rooting Guide for Week 12

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IU Football Fan Viewing and Rooting Guide for Week 12

The Indiana Hoosiers are 10-0 and ranked 5th in the College Football Playoff rankings. That temporarily parks the Hoosiers as the number seven seed in the 12-team playoff bracket. Of course, there is lots of football still to be played including a massive game for IU at Ohio State next Saturday on FOX. IU has a bye week to rest up and that means Indiana fans get the weekend to focus on rooting for other results that could help the Hoosiers make the College Football Playoff. 

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Coaches Show Recap: “Championship Teams Find A Way To Win Football Games”

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Coaches Show Recap: “Championship Teams Find A Way To Win Football Games”

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

Head Coach Curt Cignetti sat down with “Voice of the Hoosiers” Don Fischer on Thursday for another episode of “Inside IU Football.” Over the course of the hour-long show, Coach Cig spoke on how he feels the Hoosiers are playing and what he wants to see from the team heading into their second bye week of the season.

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‘Key Play Ke’Shawn’ Sparks Stagnant Offense in 20-15 Win Over Michigan

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‘Key Play Ke’Shawn’ Sparks Stagnant Offense in 20-15 Win Over Michigan

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

The Hoosiers needed a big play. With 5:33 left in the 4th quarter, Indiana was nursing a 17-15 lead over the Michigan Wolverines. The usually red-hot Hoosier offense had fallen stagnant in the second half, allowing the Wolverines to score 12 unanswered points, cutting the IU lead to just two. To make matters worse, starting punt returner Myles Price had left the game with an injury and did not return. The Hoosiers were in need of a spark. Enter Ke’Shawn Williams.

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Coaches Show Recap: 'People Are Starving For Success And We’ve Responded'

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Coaches Show Recap: 'People Are Starving For Success And We’ve Responded'

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

Head Coach Curt Cignetti sat down with “Voice of the Hoosiers” Don Fischer on Thursday for another episode of “Inside IU Football.” Over the course of the hour-long show, Coach Cig spoke on how he feels the Hoosiers are playing and what he wants to see from the team heading into their matchup against Michigan this weekend.

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Know Your Opponent: Week Eleven Michigan Wolverines

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Know Your Opponent: Week Eleven Michigan Wolverines

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

The No. 8 Indiana Hoosiers will host the defending National Champion Michigan Wolverines this Saturday. Indiana’s last win against the Wolverines came in 2020.

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Carter Smith on Indiana: “There Is No Place I’d Rather Be”

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Carter Smith on Indiana: “There Is No Place I’d Rather Be”

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

Indiana has gotten off to a historic start this season, going 9-0 for the first time ever. A large part of this success has been due to the spectacular play of the offensive line, specifically that of Redshirt Sophomore Carter Smith.

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Here’s How IU Stacks Up Against Michigan’s Defense

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Here’s How IU Stacks Up Against Michigan’s Defense

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

Defense wins championships. Michigan’s stout defense was a big part of their championship run last season. Over the past couple of seasons, the Wolverines have consistently had a top-10 defense, culminating last year with a defense that didn’t allow more than 24 points a game and a best in FBS stop rate of 87.4%. While these are impressive numbers, the 2024 Michigan defense looks way more “human” than past years, and there are a myriad of ways in which the Hoosiers can beat them.

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Indiana’s Offense Scores 47 Unanswered Points to Reclaim Old Brass Spittoon

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Indiana’s Offense Scores 47 Unanswered Points to Reclaim Old Brass Spittoon

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

Never daunted. It’s Indiana’s slogan, and yet they haven’t even had a chance to be daunted this season. Through the first 8 games of the season, the Hoosiers had not trailed for a single second. That changed on Saturday.

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