LB Micah McFadden Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Amid the flurry of IU football news over the past few days, another piece of news hit the wire Tuesday as linebacker Micah McFadden has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. McFadden was the heart and soul of the IU defense in 2021 after being named an All-American in 2020.
Matchup to Watch: Indiana’s Linebackers vs. Michigan’s Running Game
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Hoosiers face an extremely tall task on Saturday night as they head to the Big House to face the number seven Michigan Wolverines. Saturday’s matchup to watch will be Indiana linebackers Cam Jones and Micah McFadden against Michigan’s running attack led by Blake Corum and Hasaan Haskins who have combined for 1,435 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. It is a true strength against strength.
Old Brass Spittoon Game Matchup to Watch: IU’s Micah McFadden and Cam Jones vs. Kenneth Walker and the Spartan Run Game
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Indiana Hoosiers will welcome in the 10th ranked Michigan State Spartans for homecoming on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. The Spartans sit at 6-0, which is quite the turnaround from last season and much of that success is attributed to transfer running back Kenneth Walker III who finds himself on some Heisman Trophy watch lists.
2021 IU Linebackers Preview: Micah McFadden Looks to Lead Defense
Written by Matt Smith
With the season approaching rapidly, the Hoosier’s roster is taking shape, including the Linebacker position. IU’s linebacker core is led by Micah McFadden who was put on the Butkus award watch list for the season. McFadden will look to lead this group for the season.
“I expect a lot from them personally, I’ve always said you’re only as good as your linebackers defensively and if you want to be good on defense, you have to have great linebackers and we have a great room,” head coach Tom Allen said in a press conference last week. “They’re not just great players, they’re great people and just great leaders.”
Tiawan Mullen and Micah McFadden Named to Nagurski Award Watch List
IU Athletics Release
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana senior linebacker Micah McFadden and junior cornerback Tiawan Mullen have been selected to Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List, the Football Writers Association of America announced on Tuesday morning. This marks the third watch list appearance for both McFadden (Bednarik, Butkus) and Mullen (Bednarik, Thorpe).
Hoosier Players Ready for Fans to Return in 2021
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The last time fans saw the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium was in a rain soaked loss against the Michigan Wolverines on November 23, 2019. Since that time the Hoosiers have gone 7-3 with major home victories against Penn State and Michigan with nothing but friends and family in the seats. That will change in 2021 as the Hoosiers are opening Memorial Stadium to 100-percent capacity. Hoosier players are ready for 52,929 fans to pack the Rock and they have a message for the Hoosier faithful.
Indiana Football is Finally Getting RESPECT in the B1G
Written by: @Zgreene650
When Indiana Football coach Tom Allen took over the program in 2017, he promised players and fans that he would TRANSFORM the program. During B1G media day, the media got to speak with players and coaches in the conference, and there was a sense that Indiana Football is not an easy win on the schedule for most powerhouse programs.
Hoosiers Linebacker Micah McFadden and Cornerback Tiawan Mullen Named to the Bednarik Award Watch List
IU Athletics Release
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana senior linebacker Micah McFadden and junior cornerback Tiawan Mullen landed on the watch list for the 27th annual Chuck Bednarik Award powered by Mammoth Tech, presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Monday morning. Mullen is on the list for the second time in as many years.
2021 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 47 Days (Micah McFadden)
Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)
The Hoosier Huddle countdown to kickoff is over halfway complete! Forty-seven days remain until Indiana’s first game of the season against Iowa in Kinnick Stadium. Today, we will highlight a star of the Hoosier defense, linebacker Micah McFadden.
Preseason All-Americans Look to Lead Hoosiers’ Football in 2021
The Indiana Hoosiers have clearly been known more for their basketball program over the years than their play on the gridiron. After all, the Hoosiers had 11 consecutive losing campaigns on the football field from 2008 through 2018.