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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Hoosier Huddle's College Football Playoff and Bowl Projections-October 27

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Hoosier Huddle's College Football Playoff and Bowl Projections-October 27

In many ways, Saturday’s win over Washington felt like a celebration. ESPN’s College GameDay was in Bloomington and fans and former players celebrated Lee Corso and the 1979 Holiday Bowl squad. People flooded campus and Memorial Stadium to celebrate the outstanding 7-0 start for the Indiana Hoosiers and revel in the attention brought to the program by Curt Cignetti, his staff and his players. Longtime and long-suffering fans celebrated weeks of football that have brought so much joy after many, many years of crushing disappointment.

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IU’s Offense Steps Up in Gutty 31-17 Win Over Washington

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IU’s Offense Steps Up in Gutty 31-17 Win Over Washington

All season long, we have been wondering when this Indiana team would face adversity. Well, they faced adversity today. Without Heisman Hopeful QB Kurtis Rourke due to a thumb injury, sophomore Tayven Jackson got the start under center.

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Numbers that Matter: Washington Huskies

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Numbers that Matter: Washington Huskies

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

Well, last weekend was fun, wasn’t it? After a 56-7 beatdown of Nebraska, the national eye is fully taking notice of the Hoosiers. College Gameday is headed to Bloomington for the first time ever for a Saturday show as the Hoosiers welcome the defending national championship runners-up, the Washington Huskies. Let’s take a look at some of the stats that could come into play in this week’s matchup.

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Matchup to Watch: Week Nine – IU’s Running Game vs. Washington’s Defense

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Matchup to Watch: Week Nine – IU’s Running Game vs. Washington’s Defense

Written by: TJ Inman 

The Indiana Hoosiers improved to 7-0 with a walloping of the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday. Memorial Stadium was sold out (and is now sold out for the rest of the season!) and FOX’s Big Noon crew was in the house. The table was set and then the Hoosiers feasted. The only negative was a thumb injury to starting quarterback Kurtis Rourke that will sideline him for at least one game and likely ends a budding Heisman Trophy campaign. That injury sets up an easy pick for matchup to watch as Tayven Jackson taking center stage as the starting quarterback with ESPN’s College Gameday in Bloomington. However, the focus for this article will be on an aspect of the game that will go a long way towards setting Tayven Jackson up for success: IU’s running game against Washington’s defense.

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Washington Head Coach Jedd Fisch Speaks on the Huskies Upcoming Matchup with Indiana

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Washington Head Coach Jedd Fisch Speaks on the Huskies Upcoming Matchup with Indiana

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

For the fourth time in what will be Indiana’s five conference games, the Hoosiers will get their Big Ten foe off a bye week. Fresh off the break, Washington head coach Jedd Fisch met with the media to discuss the upcoming challenge against the undefeated Hoosiers. The Huskies will make their way to Bloomington on Thursday morning in preparation for the College Gameday game of the week on Saturday. Let’s take a look at what Fisch had to say about this Indiana squad, specifically.

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Tayven Jackson is Expected to Rise to the Occasion as the Next Man Up

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Tayven Jackson is Expected to Rise to the Occasion as the Next Man Up

Written By: Nick Gonzales (@nrgonzales_)

Saturday’s victory against the Cornhuskers was a historic win – tying the school record for the largest margin of victory against a Big Ten opponent (49 points). While the Hoosiers had an excellent game, one player was missing from the second half that has some fans worrying. Quarterback transfer from Ohio, Kurtis Rourke, didn’t play in the second half due to a thumb injury and won’t play this weekend against Washington. Rourke is supposed to return soon, but until then, redshirt sophomore Tayven Jackson, will be stepping into the role as the Hoosiers’ starting QB for this week.

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Media Monday: Notes and Quotes From Curt Cignetti's Week Nine Press Conference

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Media Monday: Notes and Quotes From Curt Cignetti's Week Nine Press Conference

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetii met with the media for his weekly in-season press conference. Below are the notes and quotes from his press conference ahead of No. 13 Indiana’s home matchup against the Washington Huskies.

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Hoosier Huddle's College Football Playoff and Bowl Projections - October 20

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Hoosier Huddle's College Football Playoff and Bowl Projections - October 20

Written by T.J. Inman

FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff was in town to see the 6-0 Indiana Hoosiers and the nation was curious: who are these Indiana Hoosiers and are they for real? After a 60-minute beatdown of the previously 5-1 Nebraska Cornhuskers and a 56-7 win for Indiana, the answer ringing out from a sold-out Memorial Stadium was a resounding “YES!” There was a negative from the impressive victory though. Kurtis Rourke injured his thumb in the first half and stood in street clothes during the second half as Tayven Jackson finished the job at quarterback. Rourke is a doubt for the Washington game this weekend and the uncertainty at the most important position in the game is enough to keep them from a projection in the College Football Playoff. 

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Report: Indiana Quarterback Kurtis Rourke 'Not Expected to Play' Against Washington Next Week

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Report: Indiana Quarterback Kurtis Rourke 'Not Expected to Play' Against Washington Next Week

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke is not expected to play when the 7-0 Hoosiers taken on the Washington Huskies in Bloomington next week. Rourke missed the entire second half with an injury. This was first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

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