Becker’s Big Game Helps Hoosiers Beat Badgers 31-7
Indiana may have just found their next great wide receiver in Charlie Becker. When Elijah Sarratt went down against Penn State, many were wondering who would step up to fill his shoes. They didn’t have to wait long, as sophomore Charlie Becker answered the call without missing a beat. Becker finished the game against Penn State with 7 catches and 118 yards, both career highs. Becker followed this impressive performance with another equally impressive performance on Saturday.
Coach Cignetti Show Recap: ‘The Days of Sneaking Up On People Are Over’
Head Coach Curt Cignetti sat down with “Voice of the Hoosiers” Don Fischer for another episode of “Inside IU Football.” Over the course of the hour-long show, Coach Cig spoke about the Hoosiers’ incredible comeback victory over Penn State and what he wants to see from the team heading into their matchup against Wisconsin on Saturday.
The Reactionary Take: IUFB @ PSU
What a big win.
It looked like IU was going to cruise a win when they went up 20-7 with 6:03 left in the 3rd quarter
Heis-Mendoza Has His Heisman Moment In Game-Winning Drive Against Penn State
Heis-Mendoza finally has his Heisman moment. Throughout the season Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza has been in the Heisman Trophy conversation thanks to his consistent play and steady leadership. While his stats have been great (on par with other Heisman candidates Ty Simpson and Julian Sayin), he has yet to have a true “Heisman Moment.” That changed on Saturday.
The Reactionary Take: IUFB vs UCLA
Not much more you can say about what Indiana is doing to most of it’s opponents.
It’s just such a fascinating place to be where I was more worried about IU not covering the spread I bet before the game than I was them having a hiccup and losing.
Stock up/Stock Down IU-UCLA
The Hoosiers hosted a national TV game on Saturday and showed why they are the second-ranked team in the country with a 56-6 beat down of media darling UCLA. While a 50-point win would be cause for an all stock up report, it is not. Let’s take a look at how IU’s portfolio is doing.
Indiana’s Balanced Offense Bruises Bruins 56-6
All week long the national media talked about how Indiana’s matchup against UCLA had all the markings of a ‘trap game.’ They talked endlessly about how Indiana could underestimate a “better-than-their-record” UCLA team and get upset at home. If Saturday’s matchup was a trap, then it’s safe to say that Indiana dodged it quicker than a Roman Hemby jump cut. The Hoosiers, led by their high-powered offense, absolutely crushed the Bruins 56-6.
No. 2 IU Will Raise the Victory Flag against UCLA If…
The No. 2 Hoosiers (7-0, 4-0) host Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff game when they take on the UCLA Bruins(3-4, 3-1) on Saturday. The Hoosiers have a 13-game home winning streak and have won 12 of their last 13 Big Ten conference games. Another sellout crowd will be on hand at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. Here’s what the Hoosiers need to do to keep the momentum rolling…
Air Raid in Bloomington: Hoosiers Dominate Spittoon Showdown
Indiana’s air attack soared in a rainy rivalry showdown, torching Michigan State for 332 passing yards and four touchdowns. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the charge as the Hoosiers claimed their second straight Old Brass Spittoon, proving their passing game is among the nation’s most dangerous.
Matchup to Watch: Indiana’s Wide Receivers vs Oregon’s Cornerbacks
In the week’s biggest game, the biggest matchup to watch will be Indiana’s physical and talented wide receivers going against the talented, but young Oregon defensive backs. It is a matchup that was mentioned by both Curt Cignetti of Indiana and Dan Lanning, the head coach at Oregon.