Matchup to Watch: Indiana’s Buy In vs. Michigan State’s Buy In
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Indiana Hoosiers and Michigan State Spartans will battle for the Old Brass Spittoon on Saturday in Bloomington. Both teams entered the 2023 season with bowl hopes, but August seems like it was lightyears ago. The Hoosiers fell to 3-7 after a 48-45 loss to Illinois and head coach Tom Allen’s name is starting to show up on hot seat lists while the Spartans already have their coaching search underway after Mel Tucker was fired mid-season. They are also 3-7 and out of bowl contention. So which team will be bought in the most for this unique trophy game?
Notes and Quotes from Tom Allen’s Media Monday: Spittoon Week
Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)
Indiana head coach Tom Allen took to the podium on Monday after the Hoosiers 48-45 defeat at Illinois and before they take on Michigan State in the Brass Spittoon game.
Week 12 Know Your Opponent: Michigan State Spartans
Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
Head Coach: Harlon Barnett (interim)
Overall: 3-7 (1-6)
Bowl Appearances at Michigan State: Zero
2022 Record: MSU was 5-7
Mascot: Sparty
2023 First Glance Preview: Week 12 Michigan State Spartans
Written by: Sammy Jacobs
Week Twelve: Michigan State Spartans
Date & Time: Saturday, November 18 at TBA
Venue: Memorial Stadium
TV: TBA
Second Half Comeback Against Michigan State Shows Why 2022 is not 2021
Written by: @zachegreene
The Indiana Football team displayed tremendous fight and love for each other during the second half of the Hoosier’s upset win over Michigan State. They came into the game 10.5-point underdogs and left the field after the first half down 24-7. Whatever Tom Allen said in the locker room worked and it rallied the troops to tie the score leading to a crazy overtime.
Hoosier Huddle’s Game Day Primer: Old Brass Spittoon Game (Indiana at Michigan State)
Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
What: Indiana Hoosiers (3-7) at Michigan State Spartans (5-5)
When: Saturday, November 19 at Noon EST
Where: Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI
How to Watch: The game will be broadcast on BTN and can be heard on the IU Radio Network.
Know Your Opponent: Michigan State Spartans
Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
Head Coach: Mel Tucker
Overall: Third Season, 18-12 (12-11 in B1G)
Bowl Appearances at Michigan State: One
2021 Record: 11-2
Mascot: Sparty
Colors: Green and White
Outfitter: Nike
National Titles: Six
Conference Titles: 11 (9 in Big Ten)
Heisman Winners: 0
Last Week: 27-21 win over Rutgers
Game Wrap and Reaction: No. 10 Michigan State 20 Indiana 15
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Opponent: Michigan State Spartans
Location: Saturday, October 16, 2021
Why They Played: The Hoosiers and Spartans meet annually to battle it out for the Old Brass Spittoon.
What The Game Meant: This was a gotta win game for the Hoosiers. They lost and sit at 2-4 with Ohio State coming to Bloomington next week before heading to Maryland.
Turnovers Kill Hoosiers Upset Bid in Spittoon Game
Written by Matt Smith
The Hoosiers played their fourth top 10 opponent in six weeks as the Michigan State Spartans came to town. The Spartans tough defense was stout against the reevaluated Hoosiers offense as they won 20-15.
Jack Tuttle received the start at quarterback after Michael Penix went down against Penn State. Tuttle struggled mightily throughout the game. He threw two interceptions, one was returned for a touchdown and the other one also resulted in a Michigan State touchdown.
Game Day Primer: Old Brass Spittoon Game (Indiana vs. No.10 Michigan State)
Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
What: Indiana Hoosiers (2-3) vs. #10 Michigan State Spartans (6-0)
When: Saturday, October 16 at Noon on FS1
Where: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN
How to Watch: The game will be broadcast on FS1 and can be heard on the IU Radio Network.
Series History: Michigan State and Indiana battle for the Old Brass Spittoon but the series is one that has been dominated by the Spartans. MSU has won 48 of the 67 contests with IU only being victorious 17 times (there have been two ties). Last season was one of the Hoosiers more comprehensive wins over the Spartans as they dominated 24-0 in East Lansing. Now in his second-year, Mel Tucker infused the roster with several transfers and this will be a much different squad than the one IU beat a season ago.