TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Wrap and Reaction: Tennessee 23 Indiana 22

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TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Wrap and Reaction: Tennessee 23 Indiana 22

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Opponent: Tennessee Volunteers

Location: Thursday, January 2, 2020

Why They Played: The Hoosiers and Volunteers were selected to play in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. It was their second all-time meeting on the gridiron.

What The Game Meant: The game was a chance for the Hoosiers to cap of a fantastic season with a ninth win (that would match the program high), a win over an SEC team and end a 28-year bowl victory drought. However, none of those things happened and unfortunately, some fans will only remember the 2019 season for IU blowing a 22-9 late lead.

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Both Good and Bad, Indiana Defense Frustrates in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

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Both Good and Bad, Indiana Defense Frustrates in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

Throughout the entire contest of Jacksonville’s 75th TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, the Indiana defense was frustrating.

For the first 50 minutes, it was frustrating in a good way. The defense perfected the “bend but don’t break” philosophy and never allowed any explosive, momentum-shifting scoring plays. But the tides turned in crunch time, and Vols fans came back to life as Tennessee began to carve up the Indiana defense.

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Points Left on the Field Doom Indiana's Offense in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Collapse

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Points Left on the Field Doom Indiana's Offense in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Collapse

Written by Evan McShane (@very_reasonable)

The Hoosiers had every opportunity to secure their first bowl victory since 1991, but a series of missed opportunities resulted in another gut-wrenching loss that many Indiana football fans know all too well. Indiana’s offense generated its lowest total output since their 51-10 blowout loss against Ohio State. Playing without running back Stevie Scott, IU amassed just 76 yards on the ground, averaging a measly 2.5 yards-per-carry. Indiana’s passing attack generated just 227 yards on 20 completions, the third-lowest totals for yardage and completions this season.

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Five Take Aways From Indiana's 23-22 Loss in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

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Five Take Aways From Indiana's 23-22 Loss in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

Written by Andrew Walker

The Indiana Hoosiers have lost to the Tennessee Volunteers, 23-22. This pushes Indiana’s overall bowl record to 3-9, losing five straight. Both teams played hard all night, but Tennessee played a little harder. That’s all there is to it. Whether it be luck, bad fortune, or flat out play calling or game managing error, Indiana just couldn’t get it done. The nine-win mark, last achieved in the glorious 1967 season, will have to wait to be matched or surpassed. Let’s take a look at five takeaways from Indiana’s bowl game loss to Tennessee. 

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Allen and Captains Deliver Final Update Ahead of TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

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Allen and Captains Deliver Final Update Ahead of TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

Written by Amanda Pavelka (@amandapavelka3)

Indiana head Coach Tom Allen was joined by Indiana players Reakwon Jones, Simon Stepaniak, Nick Westbrook, Peyton Ramsey, and Coy Cronk in Jacksonville to give a final update ahead of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.

Regarding Thursday’s competition with the Tennessee Volunteers, Allen referenced Penn State, comparing their size, speed, athleticism and talent level to that of the Nittany Lions they faced in November. 

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TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Game Primer – Indiana vs. Tennessee

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TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Game Primer – Indiana vs. Tennessee

Written by T.J. Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

What – TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida

When – January 2, 2020 at 7:00 pm

How to Watch – The game will be broadcast on ESPN and can also be heard on the IU Radio Network with the legendary Don Fischer on the call.

Series History – Tennessee and Indiana have only met one time on the gridiron. The matchup occurred in 1988 and the Volunteers, led by Johnny Majors, knocked off Bill Mallory’s Hoosiers 27-22 in Atlanta.

What’s at Stake – With a win, the Indiana Hoosiers can match the program record for victories in a single season (nine). They can also win a bowl game for the first time in nearly 30 years. This is an opportunity for to put a statement victory on the end of a breakthrough campaign and knock off a blue-blood program in front of a national audience.

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Video: Tom Allen, Peyton Hendershot and Micah McFadden Give an Update from New Year's Eve Practice

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Video: Tom Allen, Peyton Hendershot and Micah McFadden Give an Update from New Year's Eve Practice

Indiana head coach Tom Allen takes the time to give an update on how preparations for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl are going. He includes a brief injury update and reflects on his journey from a high school coach in Florida to coaching a bowl game for the Hoosiers in the state he cute his coaching teeth in.

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Inside the Numbers: TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Indiana Hoosiers vs. Tennessee Volunteers

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Inside the Numbers: TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Indiana Hoosiers vs. Tennessee Volunteers

Written by Andrew Walker

The Indiana Hoosiers are, at last, playing in the CFB bowl game slate on Thursday night in Jacksonville, Florida. For the first time since 2016, the Hoosiers are heading to a bowl game. The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl will be an interesting challenge for Indiana for a few reasons. Tennessee has been playing some decent football this season and shouldn’t be counted out. The Volunteers are coming into this bowl game having won six out of their last seven, making for a surely confident team. The Hoosiers have to be able to get the job done in all three phases of football in order to come out on top. With that being said, let’s take a look at some statistical advantages or disadvantages for each team and go inside the numbers. 

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