Game Day Primer: The Old Oaken Bucket Game
Written By T.J. Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
What: Purdue Boilermakers at Indiana Hoosiers
When: Saturday, November 26 at Noon
Where: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN
How to Watch: The game will be broadcast on ESPNU. You can also listen to the game on the IU Radio Network with the legendary Don Fischer on the call.
What’s at Stake: The Indiana Hoosiers are attempting to reach bowl eligibility for the second straight season, the last time that occurred was 1990-1991. In addition, Indiana is trying to win the Old Oaken Bucket for the fourth straight season. That would equal the longest streak for the Hoosiers in the lengthy rivalry’s storied history. So, what’s at stake? A bowl berth, the Bucket and bragging rights…not much more needs to be said.
Keys to a Bucket Game Victory For Indiana
Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Rivalry Week is the best week in college football. Fans can throw out the records and just get into their team’s game with their rival school. The Hoosiers have one of the better rivalries in the Big Ten with Purdue in the Old Oaken Bucket Game, a tradition that dates back to 1925. This year the Hoosiers are looking to continue their run of dominance over the Boilermakers with a fourth straight Bucket win, a win that would send IU back to a bowl game for the second consecutive season. Here is what the Hoosiers will have to do to beat the Boilermakers.
Bucket Game Matchup to Watch: DeAngelo Yancey vs. Rashard Fant
Written By Alex Compton
For the second straight season, it all comes down to the Bucket Game for Indiana. Not only are they looking to win the Old Oaken Bucket for the fourth straight year, but this is also the second straight season that a win over Purdue sends the Hoosiers bowling.
Special Seniors Aim for Memorable Send-Off
Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
The following seniors will be suiting up (or, if injured, participating in Senior Day festivities) for the final time at Memorial Stadium: Ricky Jones, Dawson Fletcher, Wes Rogers, Dan Feeney, Jacob Bailey, Dimitric Camiel, Mitchell Paige, Ralph Green, T.J. Simmons and Clyde Newton. The Hoosier Huddle staff thanks them for their contributions to IU football.
The Bucket and Bowl Bid on the Line For Hoosiers
Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)
For the second straight season, the Indiana Hoosiers enter the Old Oaken Bucket game with a record of 5-6, needing a victory over the Purdue Boilermakers (3-8) to earn consecutive bowl berths for the first time since 1990-1991. It is Senior Day and the Hoosiers are attempting to win the Old Oaken Bucket for the fourth straight season, a streak that has only been achieved by Indiana on one other occasion (early 1940s). On the other sideline, Purdue will not be going to a bowl game and they will have a new head coach when the 2017 season kicks off. On paper, only one team has anything to play for but IU knows the Boilers will show up determined to take the Bucket back to West Lafayette and spoil their rival’s season.
Hoosier Seniors Reflect on Their Time in Bloomington and Get Ready For the Bucket Game
Indiana’s seniors spoke to the media on Monday about the upcoming Bucket Game against Purdue and Senior Day on Saturday.
Know Your Opponent: Hoosiers Go For Four in a Row Against Struggling Purdue.
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
Head Coach: Gerad Parker (Interim Head Coach at Purdue)
Overall: 0-5 (.000) 1st year
At Purdue 0-5 (0-5)
Bowl Appearances: 0
Last Year’s Record: 2-10 (1-7)
This Year’s Record: 3-8 (1-7)
Postseason Appearances Since 2000: 9 Appearances (3-6 Record)
Mascot: Purdue Pete
Colors: Black and Gold
Outfitter: Nike
National Titles: 0
Conference Titles: 12
Heisman Winners: 0
Bucket Week Media Monday Coverage
Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
It’s Bucket Week and the Hoosiers need a win to go bowling for a second straight year. On Monday Kevin Wilson talked about Purdue, the seniors, recruiting, and more at his press conference.
2016 Season Preview: November 26th Purdue Boilermakers
Week Thirteen: Purdue Boilermakers
Date and Time: Saturday, November 26th TBA
Venue: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN (Capacity 52,929)
TV: TBD
Boilermakers at a Glace
Head Coach: Darrell Haze
– 4th year as a head coach
– Overall Record (22-40)
– At Purdue (6-30)
– Last Year: 2-10 (1-7)
Throwback Thursday: Indiana 54 Purdue 36
We wrap up the regular season on today’s Throwback Thursday with the Hoosiers’ emphatic win over bitter rival Purdue to clinch the Old Oaken Bucket for the third consecutive year and a bowl berth for the first time since 2007.
Opponent: Purdue Boilermakers
Location: Saturday November 28th /12:01pm/ Ross-Ade Stadium/ (West Lafayette, IN)
Why They Played
The Hoosiers and Boilermakers meet annually in a protected crossover rivalry. They have played for the Old Oaken Bucket since 1925
What The Game Meant
For the first time since 2007 the Hoosiers came into the Bucket Game needing a win to head to a bowl game.