Tidbits for the Tailgate: Indiana vs. Western Kentucky
Rise and shine Tailgaters; it’s Gameday! Welcome back to Hoosier Huddle’s newest weekly column: Tidbits for the Tailgate. Each week I’ll break down what you need to know before you head to the lots at Memorial Stadium: from players to watch, to what’s happening in other games, to tips for a successful tailgate.
Week Three Primer – No. 4 Indiana Hoosiers vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
What: #4 Indiana Hoosiers (2-0) vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (0-2) When: Saturday, September 19 at 4:00 pm Where: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN How to Watch: The game will be broadcast on Peacock/NBCSN and can be heard on the IU Radio Network. Live Game Chat: Join Hoosier Huddle for the Live Game Chat that opens […]
Daley and Wyatt Ineligible for Western Kentucky, Decision Will Come Next Week
Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt are not expected to be eligible for the Western Kentucky game coming up this Friday, per Pete Thamel. They are awaiting a judge’s injunction ruling. They have been temporarily eligible for the Hoosiers first two games of the season and saw real playing time against Howard. The judge on the […]
Cignetti: ‘We’ve Got to Improve Our Play’
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti had a lot to say on his weekly radio show hosted by Don Fischer on Thursday night. The Hoosiers are 2-0, ranked fourht in the nation, but Cignetti is still looking for improvements. “We (have) got to improve our play from the first play to last play in all three […]
Back in the flow: Preston Zachman brings experience to Indiana’s secondary
Preston Zachman had to get used to football again. After a season-ending injury last season at Wisconsin, the seventh-year safety came to Indiana with a new team, new teammates and a new defense to learn. But the biggest adjustment was not necessarily the scheme. It was returning to the speed and rhythm of live action […]
Numbers that Matter: Indiana vs. Western Kentucky
It’s one of football’s oldest truths: when the final whistle sounds, the scoreboard tells you who won, but the numbers often tell you why. A team may rack up more yards and still walk away with a loss, only for the turnover margin to reveal the difference. Another may control the ball, dominate time of […]
Matchup To Watch: Indiana’s Tight Ends vs. Western Kentucky’s Defense
The reigning National Champion Indiana Hoosiers continue their title defense this Saturday against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Hoosiers have been incredibly impressive thus far during the 2026 season in all three phases of football, but are especially noteworthy on offense. Indiana has been one of the most efficient offenses in the country through the […]
Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Complement Each Other in the Hoosier Backfield
Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe Jr. both had over 100 rushing yards last Saturday against the Howard Bison. They both split carries throughout the game, as they truly are equals out there. Richard had 108 yards on 11 carries, while Beebe ran for 111 yards on 16 carries. Both running backs bring different strengths to […]
Know Your Opponent: Week 3 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
The No. 4 Indiana Hoosiers (2-0) will close out non-conference play with a familiar foe in the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (0-2). The game will air on Peacock/NBCSN at 4 pm on Saturday. Head Coach: Tyson Helton (8th year at WKU)Overall: 57-38 (.600) 11th yearAt WKU (57-38)North Texas All-Time Bowl Appearances: 18Last Year’s Record: 9-4 (6-2) […]
Podcast: Week 3 Preview: Indiana vs. Western Kentucky
Sammy Jacobs and TJ Inman preview Indiana’s week three game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. They look at what IU did well in week two, discuss a Nick Marsh conspiracy theory and take a look at a struggling Hilltopper team.Sammy Jacobs and TJ Inman preview Indiana’s week three game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. They […]