College Football Links From Across the Country (3/10/20)

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Image: amanda pavelka/hoosier huddle

Daily College Football Links (March 10, 2020)

Indiana football practice is in full swing, and we have less than 40 days until the Cream and Crimson game that kicks off Friday, April 17th at 7pm. Along with spring practice updates, I have gathered popular news stories from around the state, region and country that I thought fans would enjoy. If you have any links or stories you’d like to share please email them to TheHoosierHuddle@gmail.com. I have also included some fun off-season reading.

Indiana Hoosiers

Hoosier Huddle: A Bulked Up Michael Penix is Ready to Prove He Can Be the Quarterback IU Can Rely on in 2020

Hoosier Huddle Podcast: Spring Update and Defensive Preview

Northwestern adds ex-Indiana QB Peyton Ramsey to boost struggling offense via Yahoo! Sports

Big Ten Football

SB Nation introduces new era of Michigan State football with new coaching staff

Purdue’s strength and conditioning director leaves for the NFL, Lafayette Journal and Courier reports

Ohio State DC Kerry Combs one of four assistants set to earn $1 million or more this season, according to Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch

Ohio State releases football assistant coaches’ salaries and contract terms via Ohio State University Athletics Website

Greg Schiano carries big regret into his Rutgers ‘second chance’ via New York Post

James Franklin says Penn State football is ‘very close’ to contending for a National Title, according to State College News

Omaha World-Herald: Nebraska opens spring football practice but Huskers have ‘a long way to go’

Linebackers will play key role in Purdue’s new defense, according to Rivals

Key takeaways from Paul Chryst’s preview of Wisconsin spring practice via The Athletic (Subscription)

College Football

Athlon Sports grades and ranks all 24 college football head coach hires for 2020

Full list of 2020 college football pro days via 247 Sports

Beyond the Numbers: What makes these 6 college football stats so unbelievable via Saturdays Down South

247 Sports ranks the fiercest rivalries in college sports

Sports Illustrated says not to expect a move like Scott Cochran’s, from strength coach to on-field assistant, to become a trend

According to Montana’s Bobby Hauck, NCAA’s one-time transfer proposal will turn college football into a ‘farm system’ via Missoulian

What a 16-team college football tournament would look like for the 2020 season via Bleacher Report

20 key instant impact transfers for 2020 via College Football News

Senior Bowl executive reveals 10 players to watch for 2020, according to 247 Sports

The future of NCAA drug testing, according to Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley via 247 Sports

ESPN’s top 2020 college football players who weren’t too recruits

Mandel: Key names to know as spring football ramps up via The Athletic (Subscription)

Off-Season Reading Suggestions

The Search for Indiana Football Glory

Billion Dollar Ball

The 50 Best* College Football Teams of All Time

Study Hall: College Football, Its Stats and Its Stories

The System: The Glory and Scandal of Big-Time College Football

Patience Has Paid off for the Hoosiers with Stevie Scott’s Performances

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Patience Has Paid off for the Hoosiers with Stevie Scott’s Performances

Written by Amanda Pavelka (@amandapavelka3)

The offense has undeniably been the strongest unit of the Hoosiers in 2019. Even with the injury-stricken offensive line and unpredictable quarterback situation for the first half of the season, the one constant has been the tough running, timely pass catching and consistent blocking provided by sophomore running back Stevie Scott.

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 34 Northwestern 3

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 34 Northwestern 3

Opponent: Northwestern Wildcats

Location: Saturday November 2nd, 2019 Bloomington, Indiana

Why They Played: The Hoosiers and Wildcats met in Bloomington for the first time since 2011 and the first time overall since 2016.

What The Game Meant: Prior to his first full-season as head coach at Indiana Tom Allen wrote down three numbers, 10, 25 and 50. It had been 10 years since Indiana’s last winning season, 25 since their last bowl win and 50 years since their last Big Ten Championship. Indiana checked the first one off the list Saturday night.

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Five Takeaways From Indiana's Dominating 34-3 Win Over Northwestern

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Five Takeaways From Indiana's Dominating 34-3 Win Over Northwestern

Written by Andrew Walker

Tom Allen must be drinking the tallest glass of vindication after this win against Northwestern. The Hoosiers came out on top 34-3 against the Wildcats, and with Indiana’s seventh win in the bag, things are looking up. As Indiana was running up the score last night, Hoosier faithful had to see the writing on the wall and understand that this team is actually good. With the Hoosiers one win above bowl eligibility for the first time since 1993, let’s take a look at five takeaways from Saturday’s victory. 

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Game Day Primer: Indiana vs. Northwestern

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Game Day Primer: Indiana vs. Northwestern

Written by T.J. Inman (@TJJHoosierHuddle)

What: Northwestern (1-6) at Indiana (6-2)

Where: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana

When: Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 7:00

How to Watch: The game will be broadcast on FS1. You can also listen to the game on the IU Radio Network with the legendary Don Fischer on the call.

Series History: The Indiana Hoosiers and the Northwestern Wildcats have played 82 times, dating back to 1899. The Hoosiers dominated the 90s but the Wildcats have had the upper-hand more times than not, leading the series 47-34 (with one tie) and holding a current five-game winning streak. In fact, Northwestern has won nine of ten in this series with the last contest occurring in 2016.

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Indiana’s Keys to Running Off the Wildcats

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Indiana’s Keys to Running Off the Wildcats

Written by Amanda Pavelka (@amandapavelka3)

Hot off back-to-back road wins at Maryland and Nebraska, the 6-2 Indiana Hoosiers will face-off the 1-6 Northwestern Wildcats under the lights at Memorial Stadium. With a crucial win for momentum on the line, here is what the Hoosiers need to focus on Saturday.

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Week 10 Match-Ups to Watch: Indiana vs. Handling Success and Northwestern's Defense

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Week 10 Match-Ups to Watch: Indiana vs. Handling Success and Northwestern's Defense

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers have a challenge on Saturday night in Bloomington when the Northwestern Wildcats come to town for the first November night game in Memorial Stadium history. The challenge comes in two forms. The first challenge is how Indiana will handle their success. the Hoosiers are sitting at 6-2 (3-2) and have gotten the sweet taste of success and all the attention that comes with it. While Tom Allen and his staff have done a great job keeping this team focused on the bigger picture. Allen has stressed that there are bigger goals than just a sixth win and qualifying for a bowl.

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Know Your Opponent: Northwestern Wildcats

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Know Your Opponent: Northwestern Wildcats

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

Head Coach: Pat Fitzgerald

Overall: 14th Season, 97-73 (.571)

Bowl Appearances at Northwestern: 9

2018 Record: 9-5 (8-1, Big Ten West)

Bowl Appearances Since 2000: 12 (4-8)

Mascot: Willie the Wildcat

Colors: Purple and White

Outfitter: Under Armour

National Titles: 0

Conference Titles: 6

Heisman Winners: 0

2019 Record: 1-6 (0-5)

Last Week: LOSS 20-0 vs Iowa

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Hoosier Huddle Podcast: Northwestern Preview

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Hoosier Huddle Podcast: Northwestern Preview

Co-hosts Sammy Jacobs and T.J. Inman break down Indiana's huge win at Nebraska. They'll look at why it was so big and what it means for the program. They will also preview this week's match-up against the Northwestern Wildcats. They will look at the match-ups to watch, keys to the game and why the IU fan base needs to be out in full-force Saturday night

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