Scores From Around the Nation: Indiana’s Week 2 Opponent Recap
The Big Ten took it on the chin this week, going 2-6 in games against other Power 4 conferences. Let’s take a look at how the opponents on IU’s schedule fared this week. Overall Opponent Record Remaining Schedule: 13-7 (.650) Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (0-2) Last Week: Loss 70-20 at Georgia The Hilltoppers got pounded again […]
Game Wrap and Reaction: No.5 Indiana 55 Howard 0
Opponent: Howard Bison Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN Why They Played The Hoosiers and Bison played as a one-off non-conference matchup. What The Game Meant The game will not mean much in terms of resume building, but it was a chance for the Hoosiers to fix some issues from week one and build depth by […]
‘Back to How We Used to Be’: IU Defense Overwhelms Howard in 55-0 Win
Indiana football had plenty to clean up on the defensive side of the ball after last week’s opener. The Hoosiers made those corrections Saturday. Indiana shut out Howard 55-0 at Memorial Stadium, holding the Bison to just 57 total yards, 13 rushing yards and four first downs. The Hoosiers finished with 12 tackles for loss, […]
Becker and the Running Game Highlight an Efficient Day for Indiana’s Offense
Indiana football welcomed in Howard, their yearly FCS opponent, and the offense was explosive all game long. With milder game conditions than last week’s 152-degree field temperature, the Hoosiers grabbed a 55-0 win over Howard earlier today. Passing Game Efficiency The offensive player of the game, without doubt, was Charlie Becker, who was able to […]
Hoosiers Stampede Past Howard Bison 55-0
The #5 Indiana Hoosiers stampeded past the Howard Bison (1-2) 55-0 and improved to 2-0. Charlie Becker scored all three times he touched the ball in the first half and touchdowns were added by Turbo Richard, Shazz Preston and Rolijah Hardy as the Hoosiers rolled to a 41-0 halftime lead. IU outgained Howard 325 yards […]
Indiana Starting Cornerbacks Jamari Sharpe and AJ Harris Out Against Howard
Indiana Hoosiers starting cornerbacks Jamari Sharpe and AJ Harris are both out for Saturday’s game against the Howard Bison, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Sharpe and Harris were injured in the first quarter of last week’s win over North Texas. Expect Jaylen Bell to start in Sharpe’s spot and Ryland Gandy to […]
Tidbits for the Tailgate: Indiana vs. Howard
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.
Game Day Primer: No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers vs. Howard Bison (Game Time, TV, Insights)
What: No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers (1-0) vs. Howard Bison (1-1) When: Saturday, September 12 at Noon Where: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN How to Watch: The game will be broadcast on BTN and can be heard on the IU Radio Network. Spread and Total: Indiana -55.5 | Total of 64.5 Series History: This is the […]
Indiana Has to Avoid the ‘Rat Poison’ from the Preseason Sooner Rather Than Later
Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban made the term rat poison part of every college football fan’s vocabulary. It’s a term that refers to positive headlines about a team in the media. Current Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti, who coached under Saban, is now dealing with a rat poison issue at Indiana. All preseason, some […]
Numbers that Matter: No. 5 Indiana vs. Howard
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 […]