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Freezing Temps Don’t Damper Hoosiers’ Championship Celebration

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It was just 7 degrees this morning in Bloomington, with wind chills making the temperature feel well into the negatives; the National Weather Service issued a statement urging residents to stay indoors. Clearly, Hoosier fans didn’t get the memo.

Indiana’s Physicality Pushes Back Tide; Wins Rose Bowl 38-3

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When the rainy forecast for the Rose Bowl was announced, it became clear that the 112th Rose Bowl Game would be won and lost in the trenches. Eager to prove themselves and silence the SEC homers, the Hoosiers came out swinging on both sides of the ball, running effectively and pressuring Alabama QB Ty Simpson all game long.

The Hoosiers Are Turning Their Travel Days Into Their Strength 

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After a hectic day of travel that included a flight across the country, the Hoosiers have arrived in sunny Southern California. While it’s been Planes, Trains, and Automobiles for Indiana to get to Pasadena, they couldn’t be happier to be playing in the Rose Bowl.

Indiana’s Pat Coogan Demands More — Even in Dominance

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Indiana center Pat Coogan knows dominance isn’t enough. Despite the Hoosiers’ explosive offense and near-flawless record, Coogan believes the team can still elevate its play — and with a road test at Penn State looming, he’s determined to lead the charge toward an even higher standard.

Pat Coogan and The #7 Hoosiers Ready For “Big Opportunity” Against #3 Oregon

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Fresh off of a bye week, #7 Indiana faces their toughest test this season, playing on the road against #3 Oregon. For the Hoosiers’ this will be their second top-ten matchup of the season and another chance to silence the doubters. In order to get the win in a tough Big Ten environment, the Hoosiers will have to lean on the leadership of their captains; for the offense, that means rallying behind veteran center Pat Coogan.

Pat Coogan on Handling the Heat in Iowa

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Indiana heads into its first road test of 2025 at Iowa, and center Pat Coogan knows the noise will be deafening. With fake crowd noise blasting at practice, the veteran lineman is preparing the Hoosiers to stay sharp under Kinnick Stadium’s chaos.

Pat Coogan Reflects on Up and Down First Start For The Hoosiers

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Indiana’s home opener against Old Dominion was an up-and-down performance for the Hoosiers’ offensive line. From the very first drive, it was clear that this veteran O-line was able to impose their will on the Monarchs’ unique front in the open field. The key phrase being in the open field. Once the Hoosiers got into the red zone, it was like a switch had been flipped, and suddenly the offensive line was not able to get any kind of push, resulting in several drives fizzling out with no points to show for it.