Hoosiers Relying on Fundamentals against Penn State
Written by Matt Smith
The Hoosiers travel to Happy Valley this weekend to take on the number four ranked Nittany Lions. Penn State has called this game the stripe game which means Beaver Stadium will be packed and the fans will be loud.
Last year the Hoosiers upset Penn State at home in the season opener when Michael Penix converted on his infamous dive for the two point conversion. So, it is to be expected that the Nittany Lions want revenge on IU.
One obstacle that the Hoosiers are going to face is the crowd noise at Beaver Stadium.
Matchup to Watch: Hoosiers Secondary Needs to Stop Penn State’s Explosive Receiving Corps
Written by Evan Orris
The Hoosiers secondary was torched for over 365 passing yards by Bailey Zappe and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers last week. This upcoming week the task will be even harder as IU takes on the Penn State Nittany Lions and their two stud receivers.
Keys for an Indiana Upset over No. 4 Penn State
Written by: @Zgreene650
Last weekend, the Hoosiers got back on track, traveling two hours south, beating Western Kentucky 33-31 on their historic “Black Out” crowd. It was not an easy win, but there were many positives and some critical injuries that are something to keep an eye on going into this week’s game. IU falls to 2-2 on the season while they will now travel east to Penn State to take on the #4 ranked team in the country. The game will take place on national television at 7:30 pm on ABC. Both teams will have a lot to play for. Last year IU pulled off the upset against the Nifty Lions, so you rest assured they will want payback. On the other hand, the Hoosiers will look to prove people wrong. After losing to Cincinnati and Iowa, many have counted out this up-and-coming program. Many have left Indiana out of their current bowl projections, which will only provide more motivation. Now with said, let’s dive into keys for the Hoosiers to pull off an upset against Penn State.
Know Your Opponent: No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions
Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)
Head Coach: James Franklin
Overall: 8th Season, 64-28 (.696) Overall
Bowl Appearances at Penn State: 6
2020 Record: 4-5 (4-5, 3rd in the Big Ten East)
Bowl Appearances Since 2000: 14 (7-7)
Mascot: Nittany Lion
Colors: Blue and White
Outfitter: Nike
National Titles: 2 Claimed, 5 Unclaimed
Conference Titles: 5
Heisman Winners: 1 (John Cappelletti)
2021 Record: 4-0
Last Week: WIN vs Villanova 38-17
2021 First Glance Preview: Week Five (Penn State Nittany Lions)
Written By: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)
Week Five: Penn State Nittany Lions
Date & Time: Saturday, October 2, 2021, Time: TBA
Venue: Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania
TV: TBD
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Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 36 No. 8 Penn State 35
Opponent: Penn State Nittany Lions
Location: Saturday, October 24, 2020
Why They Played: The Hoosiers and Nittany Lions played as divisional foes to open up the 2020 season.
What The Game Meant: In a short season with no non-conference games, a win could propel either team to a special season. For the Hoosiers, the win is the first time they beat a top-10 team since 1987 and the first time at home doing that since 1967. Tom Allen checked boxes last season and just checked a big one off the list on Saturday.
Key Takeaways, Missed Field Goals Help Defense in IU’s Upset Win over No. 8 Penn State
Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
The Indiana Hoosiers scored their most impressive victory since 1987 with their thrilling 36-35 overtime victory over the eighth ranked Penn State Nittany Lions. The Hoosiers defense bent, but didn’t break early and it wasn’t until the Nittany Lions scored 14 points in 48 seconds did the defense bust. However, three takeaways, three missed Nittany Lion field goals and a fourth down stop was enough to keep the Hoosiers in the game.
Hoosier Huddle’s Gameday Primer: Week One Indiana vs. No. 8 Penn State
Written by T.J. Inman
Who: #8 Penn State at Indiana
Where: Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN
When: Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 3:30 on FS1
Series History: The Penn State Nittany Lions have won 22 out of 23 matchups in the one-sided history between the two schools. IU’s lone victory came in 2013 when the Hoosiers beat one of the poorer PSU squads in history at the lowest point of their rebuild after the Gerry Sandusky scandal. The Nittany Lions have won six in a row but the last two contests have been incredibly close.
What the Hoosier Defense Needs to do to Slow Down Penn State
Written by Amanda Pavelka (@amandapavelka3)
In a season of strange circumstances, the Indiana Hoosiers will enter a Memorial Stadium with empty stands on Saturday to face off the No. 8 football team in the nation, the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Hoosiers have a legitimate chance to beat Penn State for what would be the second time in the history of the program, but only if they follow these keys on defense.