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Matchup to Watch: Indiana Defensive Line vs Iowa Offensive Line

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It’s the nature of the college football conference slate; one big win in the books for Indiana and no time to celebrate because the next big test is coming down the pike.

Aiden Fisher Wants Defense to Communicate Better Ahead of Matchup With Iowa

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Last Saturday was perhaps the greatest moment in Indiana football history. The Hoosiers completely dominated #9 Illinois from start to finish, beating the Illini 63-10. While this was the largest victory over a top-10 team in FBS history, head coach Curt Cignetti is not letting the team rest on their laurels ahead of their road matchup against Iowa. He cautioned them that the Hawkeyes could prove to be an even tougher test. Here is what linebacker Aiden Fisher had to say about their “business trip” to Kinnick Stadium this Saturday.

Pat Coogan on Handling the Heat in Iowa

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Indiana heads into its first road test of 2025 at Iowa, and center Pat Coogan knows the noise will be deafening. With fake crowd noise blasting at practice, the veteran lineman is preparing the Hoosiers to stay sharp under Kinnick Stadium’s chaos.

Chatter From the Other Sideline: Iowa

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Let’s take a look at some of the quotes that Iowa’s head coach Kirk Ferentz had to say that referenced Indiana specifically in his Tuesday press conference.

The Hoosiers Brace for Tough Road Test at Iowa

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After a statement win over Illinois, Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers turn their full focus to Iowa. With Kinnick Stadium looming and dangerous playmakers waiting, Indiana knows discipline, toughness, and mistake-free football will be crucial to stay unbeaten.

Scores From Around the Nation: IUFB Week 4 Opponent Recap

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With strength of schedule and other metrics playing a critical role in the sport, it is worth looking at how IU’s opponents fared in week four. Each week we will recap all of IU’s opponents games and give an overall opponent record of both remaining games and previous opponents.

2025 Big Ten Football Power Rankings: Sept. 14th

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There was not a ton of change in the Power Ranking this week, but the Big Ten took it on the chin in some non-conference games involving the middle and bottom tiers. Big Ten play has started and really ramps up this week.

Scores From Around the Nation: IUFB Opponent Week 3 Recap

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With strength of schedule and other metrics playing a critical role in the sport, it is worth looking at how IU’s opponents fared in week one. Each week we will recap all of IU’s opponents games and give an Overall opponent record of both remaining games and previous opponents.

Game Wrap and Reaction: No. 18 Iowa 34 No. 17 Indiana 6

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Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Opponent: Iowa Hawkeyes

Location: Saturday, September 4, 2021

Why They Played: The Hoosiers and Hawkeyes met as cross-divisional rivals to open the season.

What The Game Meant: This was a game pitting two ranked teams to open the season and gave the winning a leg up in the standings in their respective divisions.