State of the Room - IUFB Quarterbacks

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State of the Room - IUFB Quarterbacks

Written by Alex Compton

Nick Sheridan is out, and Walt Bell is in. Tons is riding on this choice to lead the offense and quarterback room for Tom Allen, so let’s hope it works out.

After a disastrous season on the offensive side of the ball that saw Indiana start four different quarterbacks, the page has been officially turned and it’s time for a new group to learn and lead a new offense for the Hoosiers in 2022. Let’s take a look at where the personnel in the room currently stands.

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Michael Penix Enters the Transfer Portal Leaving a Legacy of Hope and Frustration

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Michael Penix Enters the Transfer Portal Leaving a Legacy of Hope and Frustration

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Michael Penix came to Indiana as a highly-touted four-star quarterback with a rocket left arm. He represented the hope for the future for IU football ever since arriving in Bloomington in 2018. He flashed his brilliance at times and helped lead Indiana to 14 wins during the 2019 and 2020 seasons, however, he never played in a bowl game and never took a snap against Purdue in the Bucket Game due to four season ending injuries and never played in more than six games in a single season. Penix entered the NCAA Transfer Portal Sunday night after four seasons with the Hoosier program.

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Allen Says Multiple Quarterbacks Will Be Ready for Rutgers, Running Back Injuries and Other Notes From Thursday

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Allen Says Multiple Quarterbacks Will Be Ready for Rutgers, Running Back Injuries and Other Notes From Thursday

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana quarterback room is becoming a very tricky thing to handle for the Hoosiers. “We will have multiple quarterbacks ready to play on Saturday.” Indiana head coach Tom Allen said on Thursday ahead of his team’s noon matchup with the Rutger Scarlet Knights. IU has been down to just one scholarship quarterback, Donaven McCulley, after season-opening starter Michael Penix was hurt against Penn State and backup Jack Tuttle knocked out against Ohio State.

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IU QB Michael Penix "Week-to-Week" With Throwing Shoulder Injury

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IU QB Michael Penix "Week-to-Week" With Throwing Shoulder Injury

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana Hoosiers redshirt junior quarterback Michael Penix is “week-to-week” after suffering an injury to his throwing should Saturday night in IU’s 24-0 loss to Penn State.

“Just wanted to give an update on Michael Penix Jr. and start by saying that he does have an AC (acromioclavicular) separation in his left shoulder, so he will be rehabbing that and will be week-to-week.” Indiana head coach Tom Allen said on Monday.

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Indiana Shut Out for the First Time Since 2000, as Offense Loses Penix

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Indiana Shut Out for the First Time Since 2000, as Offense Loses Penix

Written by Matt Smith

The Hoosiers played their first division opponent of the season Saturday as they traveled to Happy Valley to take on the number four team in the country in Penn State. For the offense, the storyline remains the same, disappointing.

Michale Penix began the game going 1 for 10, with the sole completion being a 30 yard pass to Peyton Hendershot in the first quarter. Other than that play Indiana’s offense struggled to move the ball down field.

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Indiana Offense Takes a Step in the Right Direction Behind Penix's Big Night

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Indiana Offense Takes a Step in the Right Direction Behind Penix's Big Night

Written by Matt Smith

Indiana’s offense played their fourth game of the season against Western Kentucky Saturday.The focus for the week was efficiency and the Hoosiers did just that Saturday night.

Michael Penix looked good completing 35 of 53 passes for 373 yards with zero interceptions and a rushing touchdown. This was Penix’s season high in passing yards as well as completions.

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Keys to a Hoosiers Win Over the Hilltoppers on the Road

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Keys to a Hoosiers Win Over the Hilltoppers on the Road

Written by: @Zgreene650

The Hoosiers 38-24 loss to Cincinnati was disappointing for the coaches, players, and fans after starting the game taking a 14-0 lead. There was much improvement from this up-and-coming program compared to their first two games. If a couple of big plays and penalties could have gone in Hoosier’s favor, they could have come out with a win. This week the Hoosiers will travel about three hours south to take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at 8 pm EST on CBS. The Hoosiers are 10-point favors and will look to gain some momentum going into a nationally televised game against Penn State. That said, let’s dive into some keys for this Hoosiers team getting a win on Saturday!

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Matchup to Watch Versus Cincinnati: Michael Penix Jr vs Cincinnati Defense

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Matchup to Watch Versus Cincinnati: Michael Penix Jr vs Cincinnati Defense

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

Two weeks after visiting a top-20 team on the road to begin its season, Indiana will once again be tested this weekend when the top-10 ranked Cincinnati Bearcats make the trip over to Bloomington. The Hoosiers’ first opportunity against such a quality foe did not go as planned; Indiana left Iowa City with a 34-6 loss in a game that was never close. That result makes this weekend all the more important as Indiana hopes not to fall flat once again.

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2021 Countdown to Kickoff: 9 Days Part II (Michael Penix Jr.)

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2021 Countdown to Kickoff: 9 Days Part II (Michael Penix Jr.)

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

The Hoosier Huddle countdown to kickoff is in its final stages! Just over one week remains until Indiana’s first game of the season against Iowa in Kinnick Stadium. The number nine jersey should prove to be quite important this season, and today we’ll highlight the two men donning it: Michael Penix Jr and Marcelino McCrary-Ball.

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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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