‘Hoosier Classics’ Ends. Football Week with Epic 2007 Bucket Game
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Indiana football’s time being featured on ‘Hoosier Classics’ is drawing to a close, but with any finale, the best was saved for last. The final installment will let fans relive the 2007 Old Oaken Bucket game. A contest that the Hoosiers had to win in order to secure a bowl invitation. The Hoosiers had not beaten Purdue since 2001 and the stage was set in front of 50,741 fans in Bloomington for a huge college football weekend.
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Throwback Thursday: A Wild 1991 Bucket Game is One to Remember
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
We are continuing our social distancing Throwback Thursday series as we take a look back at the 1991 Old Oaken Bucket Game that took place in Bloomington in front of an announced crowd of 51,596. We would like to thank Dr. Galen Clavio for sharing these games on his YouTube channel.
Bucket Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 44 Purdue 41
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Opponent: Purdue Boilermakers
Location: Saturday November 30th, 2019 West Lafayette, Indiana
Why They Played: The Hoosiers and the Boilermakers play annually for the Old Oaken Bucket as a protected cross-over rivalry.
What The Game Meant: IU is attempting to get to 8-4 on the season and have a chance at winning nine games if they can get a bowl game victory. Beyond that, I don’t think I need to spell out the stakes much, do I? This is IU versus Purdue. They play for the Old Oaken Bucket and the rivalry between the fans is very, very real. These two programs both feel like they are going in the right direction under their current leadership (although Purdue has stepped back this season) but beating the in-state rival is extremely important.
Sixty Minutes and Beyond, Youth on Indiana Defense do Just Enough
Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)
It was never going to be easy.
It didn’t matter that Purdue entered the game having already been eliminated from bowl eligibility. It didn’t matter that Purdue was completely decimated with injuries. It didn’t even matter that Indiana built itself an 18-point cushion in the 3rd quarter.
No, this was rivalry week. This week means more, and this game means more. It was always going to be a fight for the entire sixty minutes.
Or better yet, sixty minutes and beyond.
Indiana’s Offense Needed all 44 Points to Cover Up Mishaps
Written by Evan McShane (@very_reasonable)
The Indiana offense did just enough to win a classic edition of the Old Oaken Bucket. Behind Peyton Ramsey’s 5 total touchdowns, the Hoosiers emerged victories 44-41 in double overtime. Indiana would post 522 yards of total offense on the Boilers despite being out-gained by Purdue in yardage. IU was ultimately able to overcome penalties, injuries, and number of self-inflicted other wounds.
Five Takeaways From Indiana’s 44-41 Double Overtime Win Over Purdue
Written by Andrew Walker
What an absolute nail-biter. The Hoosiers and the Boilermakers met for the 122nd time for the Old Oaken Bucket in West Lafayette. The game started out in Indiana’s favor, going up 14-0, but after a stalled offense starting in the third quarter and into the end of the fourth, the Hoosier victory was anything but sealed. Purdue’s ground game heated up just as the Hoosier defense became anaemic. Indiana effectively shot themselves in the foot as the fourth quarter wound down. After barely surviving overtime, then double overtime, it was Peyton Ramsey, in what seemed like the gutsiest play ever to punch it in for the win. What a victory for the Hoosiers. The Bucket is headed back to Bloomington.
Hoosiers Take Back the Bucket in Classic Clash
Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
The Purdue Boilermakers and Indiana Hoosiers clashed for the Old Oaken Bucket in rainy and windy West Lafayette and played a classic that will be remembered by fans for a long time. Both teams entered Saturday’s regular-season finale beleaguered by injuries. Purdue was without a couple of quarterbacks, defensive tackle Lorenzo Neal and playmaker Rondale Moore. IU was without Michael Penix, Donavan Hale, their first and second-string left tackles and running back Stevie Scott.
Bucket Game Day Primer: Indiana Hoosiers at Purdue Boilermakers
Written by T.J. Inman
Bucket Game Primer – Purdue
What: Indiana (7-4) at Purdue (4-7)
Where: Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN
When: Saturday, November 30 at Noon
How to Watch: The game will be broadcast on ESPN2. You can also listen to the game on the IU Radio Network with the legendary Don Fischer on the call.
Series History: Indiana and Purdue have clashed 121 times on the gridiron with the Boilermakers having the upper-hand in the rivalry. Purdue has won 74 times over the Hoosiers while IU has 41 wins. There are six ties in the series. Indiana won four straight from 2013 to 2016 but Purdue has bounced back with two straight wins under Jeff Brohm.
What’s at Stake: IU is attempting to get to 8-4 on the season and have a chance at winning nine games if they can get a bowl game victory. Beyond that, I don’t think I need to spell out the stakes much, do I? This is IU versus Purdue. They play for the Old Oaken Bucket and the rivalry between the fans is very, very real. These two programs both feel like they are going in the right direction under their current leadership (although Purdue has stepped back this season) but beating the in-state rival is extremely important.
Bucket Game Inside the Numbers: Indiana Hoosiers at Purdue Boilermakers
Written by Andrew Walker
The Hoosiers and Boilermakers shall meet again on the gridiron in a tradition as old as time. They’ll be fighting for the Old Oaken Bucket; a simple, yet coveted trophy that I already wrote a historical summary on. Two unfortunate consecutive losses accompany Indiana into West Lafayette on Saturday, but as the old adage goes, hungry dogs run faster. The Purdue Boilermakers come into Saturday’s game at 4-7, looking for a fifth win; one short of bowl eligibility. With the stage set, let’s take a look inside the numbers at some of the statistical advantages for each side.