Hoosier Huddle's Game Day Primer: No. 13 Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan State

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Hoosier Huddle's Game Day Primer: No. 13 Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan State

What’s at Stake: Indiana and Michigan State meet annually for the Old Brass Spittoon so there is a rivalry trophy on the line for the first time in the Curt Cignetti era. Of course, the Indiana Hoosiers have a whole lot at stake as the calendar turns to November. Indiana is ranked 13th in the country and has the resume of a team that should be comfortably in the top ten. The initial College Football Playoff rankings come out on Tuesday, November 5 and a win in East Lansing would give the Hoosiers a real shot to be in the first bracket reveal. IU is also playing for a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game and a win is necessary to remain in first place in the league. Michigan State is has four wins and is trying to reach a bowl game in Jonathan Smith’s first season. They have games remaining against Illinois, Rutgers and Purdue and a win over the Hoosiers would give the Spartans a chance to reach six, seven or even eight victories. 

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Matchup to Watch: IU’s Defensive Front vs. Aidan Chiles and the Passing Game

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Matchup to Watch: IU’s Defensive Front vs. Aidan Chiles and the Passing Game

Written by: TJ Inman 

The Indiana Hoosiers did not get their usual offensive explosion against the Washington Huskies. UW surprised the Hoosiers with some different defensive concepts than they had previously shown and backup quarterback Tayven Jackson struggled to get into any kind of rhythm. Indiana’s defense got an early pick-six and had multiple big stops and Curt Cignetti and Mike Shanahan turned to the running game to grind out a comfortable 31-17 win in front of a jubilant crowd at sold-out Memorial Stadium.

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 31 Washington 17

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 31 Washington 17

What The Game Meant: 

All of the hype was in Bloomington for Saturday as ESPN’s College GameDay was in town for their pregame show. IU showed that it could still compete with a good Washington team with a backup quarterback.

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Know Your Opponent: Michigan State Spartans

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Know Your Opponent: Michigan State Spartans

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

Head Coach: Mel Tucker

Overall: Third Season, 18-12 (12-11 in B1G)

Bowl Appearances at Michigan State: One

2021 Record: 11-2

Mascot: Sparty

Colors: Green and White

Outfitter: Nike

National Titles: Six

Conference Titles: 11 (9 in Big Ten)

Heisman Winners: 0

Last Week: 27-21 win over Rutgers

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Matchup to Watch Week Four: Indiana's Offensive Line vs. Michigan State's Defensive Line

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Matchup to Watch Week Four: Indiana's Offensive Line vs. Michigan State's Defensive Line

Written by Andrew Walker

Indiana’s got to be elated. The level of excitement that Tom Allen and his team most likely are experiencing has to be through the roof. Beating a Michigan team that hasn’t been beat by your program in more than 30 years is cause for celebration. The players know it. Recruits know it. Allen knows it, Hoosier fans know it.

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Notes and Quotes From Tom Allen's Media Monday: Spittoon Week

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Notes and Quotes From Tom Allen's Media Monday: Spittoon Week

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana head coach Tom Allen met with the media for his weekly in-season press conference. Below are the notes and quotes from his press conference ahead of Indiana’s trip to Michigan State for the Old Brass Spittoon.

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Poor Finishes to Halves Ultimately Undo Indiana’s Upset Bid

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Poor Finishes to Halves Ultimately Undo Indiana’s Upset Bid

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

On the game’s first drive of the day, a sure pick six went right through the hands of Bryant Fitzgerald and fell incomplete. Looking back, this was a terrific foreshadow of what was to come for Indiana’s defense for the remainder of the day: close, but ultimately falling short at the game’s most critical moments.

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Hoosiers Come Up Short in Spartan Stadium

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Hoosiers Come Up Short in Spartan Stadium

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers and 25th ranked Michigan State Spartans both came into the battle for the Old Brass Spittoon at 3-1 and the two played a terrific game at Spartan Stadium. Both quarterbacks, Brian Lewerke and Michael Penix, put on a show as the two sides traded blows before the Michigan State Spartans eventually pulled out a narrow victory, 40-31.


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