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.
‘Heis-Mendoza’ Shines on a Stormy Saturday
If last week’s performance against Oregon introduced the rest of America to Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman campaign, Saturday’s performance against Michigan State made him the frontrunner. The Indiana quarterback finished the 38-13 victory with a staggering 24-28 passing, 332 yards, 4 TDs, and 18 rushing yards.
Coaches Show Recap: ‘People Are Starving For Success And We’ve Responded’
Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)
Head Coach Curt Cignetti sat down with “Voice of the Hoosiers” Don Fischer on Thursday for another episode of “Inside IU Football.” Over the course of the hour-long show, Coach Cig spoke on how he feels the Hoosiers are playing and what he wants to see from the team heading into their matchup against Michigan this weekend.
Indiana’s Offense Scores 47 Unanswered Points to Reclaim Old Brass Spittoon
Indiana’s football team faced early adversity against Michigan State, trailing 10-0. However, led by quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who overcame a thumb injury, the Hoosiers responded with resilience. They dominated the game, scoring 47 unanswered points to win 47-10, marking their historic first 9-0 start in program history.
Scores From Around the Nation: Week 7 IUFB Opponent Recap
Indiana, refreshed after their bye week, faces a tough stretch in their conference schedule. The summary of their opponents reveals a mixed bag: Nebraska (5-1) and Michigan State (3-3) are rested; Washington (4-3) and Ohio State (5-1) suffered losses. This week’s upcoming match at home promises excitement.
IU Defense Shuts Out the Spartans as Hoosiers Swipe Spittoon and Move to 4-0
Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
The tenth-ranked Indiana Hoosiers travelled to East Lansing with the weight of expectations on their shoulders after an impressive 3-0 start. Tom Allen’s squad kept their blinders on and cruised to a comfortable 24-0 win over Mel Tucker’s Michigan State Spartans (1-3). Despite some offensive sloppiness, the Hoosiers dominated the Spartans to improve to 4-0 and take the Old Brass Spittoon back to Bloomington. IU outgained Michigan State 433 to 191 and created four takeaways in front of a national television audience.