Week Four Match-up to Watch: Indiana’s Run Defense vs. Michigan State’s Struggling Running Attack
Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Indiana heads into Big Ten season 3-0 and looking to make some noise early on as they take on the Michigan State Spartans in Bloomington Saturday night. There are a handful of potential match-ups to watch, but the most intriguing one is can IU keep Michigan State’s struggling rush attack grounded.
Old Brass Spittoon Game Becoming a Hotly Contested Rivalry as Games Get Tighter
Written By Rylie Kyhn
Since 1950, the Hoosiers and the Spartans have battled it out on the football field to make for a rivalry matchup. The Old Brass Spittoon is awarded to the team that can seal the victory. The two teams have met 64 times and Michigan State leads the all-time series record 46-16-2. The Hoosiers defeated the Spartans for the first time since 2006 two seasons ago in a nail biter overtime victory in Bloomington. Last season, they traveled to East Lansing and lost 17-9 so this year after a 3-0 start, they are looking to avenge that loss on Saturday.
In Week Four the Hoosiers Will Host a Tough, Experienced Michigan State Squad in Spittoon Battle
Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Indiana Hoosiers conclude a three-game home stand with the Battle for the Old Brass Spittoon as they host the Michigan State Spartans in a Big Ten East match-up. The last time in to Bloomington was a 24-21 OT loss for the Spartans, however Michigan State has dominated the Hoosiers since the turn of the century going 12-3. It’ll be the 65th time these two programs have met on the gridiron, with MSU holding a 46-16-2 advantage over IU. Michigan State will be coming off of their open week, which could mean they’ll be rested or rusty.
Gameday Primer: Battle for the Old Brass Spittoon
Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
What: Indiana Hoosiers (3-3) at #18 Michigan State Spartans (5-1)
When: Saturday, October 21 at 3:30
Where: Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI
How to Watch: The game will be broadcast on ABC. Fans can also listen to the game on the IU Radio Network with the legendary Don Fischer on the call.
Keeping the Old Brass Spittoon is the Mission for Indiana this Week
Written By Evan McShane (@veryreasonable)
The Old Brass Spittoon currently belongs to the Indiana Hoosiers for the first time since Terry Hoeppner coached IU to a 46-21 win over the Spartans in 2006. Last season, Indiana recaptured the trophy when they beat Michigan State at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington by a score of 24-21 in overtime. Michigan State leads Indiana in the all-time series with 45 wins, only 16 losses, and two ties. Although IU-MSU isn’t heralded as a classic college football rivalry, which both teams now in the same division, things could heat up if the Hoosiers can do more of what they did last year. The trophy, the Old Brass Spittoon, wasn’t introduced to the series until 1950.
Know Your Opponent: Michigan State is Red Hot as Indiana Comes to Town for Spittoon Battle
Head Coach: Mark Dantonio
Overall: 113-60 Fourteenth Year
At Michigan State 95-43 (56-28) Eleventh Year
Bowl Appearances at Michigan: 9 (4-5 Record)
2017 Record: 5-1 Last Game: Won 30-27 at Minnesota
Bowl Appearances Since 2000: 12 (6-6)
Mascot: Spartans
Colors: Green and White
Outfitter: Nike
National Titles: 6
Conference Titles: 9
Heisman Winners: 0
Notes and Quotes: Spittoon Week
By David Sugarman (@David_Sugarman2)
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK:
Offense: Luke Timian
Defense: Tony Fields, Rashard Fant
Special Teams: Haydon Whitehead, Griffin Oakes
Offensive Scout: Tyler Natee, Justin Berry
Defensive Scout: Andrew Stamm, Thomas Henderson
2017 First Glance: Week Eight Michigan State Spartans
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Hoosier fans should know what the Old Brass Spittoon is now, since it is comfortably back in Bloomington for the first time since 2006. The Spartans and Hoosiers renew their trophy game and try and build a rivalry as the series continues in East Lansing on October 21st. This is a game where a win could swing the Hoosiers’ season from good to great. Michigan State is dealing with a lot of turmoil both on and off the field as they try and recover from a 3-9 season and a sexual assault scandal that left several key players dismissed from the team. It’s been 16 years since the Hoosiers have won in Spartan Stadium, but 2017 could put an end to that streak.
Throwback Thursday: Indiana 24 Michigan State 21 (OT)
Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Talk about your bounce back wins. Indiana had just lost to Wake Forest at home 33-28 and Michigan State hadn’t lost two games in a row since 2012. This was a great win for IU despite the fact that Michigan State finished the season 3-9. The Hoosiers came back from 14-0 and overcame three missed field goals and several other golden opportunities to put the game out of reach. IU was plus-13.9 in average starting field position and had converted on over 50-percent of their third down opportunities. Overall, it was a great night in Bloomington and a win that was vital to getting to a bowl game.
Numbers That Mattered in Indiana’s 24-21 Win Over Michigan State
Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Saturday’s night 24-21 overtime victory over Michigan State was the first time an Indiana squad had beaten a ranked Big Ten team at home since a 31-28 win over then- no. 15 Iowa in 2006. We are going to take a look at some of the numbers that led to the Hoosier win.