Missed Tackles Equals Missed Opportunities for the Hoosiers

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Missed Tackles Equals Missed Opportunities for the Hoosiers

Written By Nick Gonzales (@nrgonzales_)

The Hoosiers are heading back to Bloomington after finishing their last game of the season. Indiana suffered a disappointing loss to the Fighting Irish Friday night and couldn’t get things going all game long. One of the biggest things on defense was their inability for the first man to make the tackle.

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Hoosiers Offense Can’t Find Rhythm in Loss to Notre Dame

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Hoosiers Offense Can’t Find Rhythm in Loss to Notre Dame

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

Coming into the first round of the College Football Playoff, the Indiana offense was averaging 426.4 yards per game and a whopping 41.3 points per game. On a cold night in South Bend, the Hoosiers looked to keep this success going. Unfortunately for IU, the offense was uncharacteristically out of rhythm. In the first half, the Hoosiers had four drives reach Notre Dame territory, only to come away with three points, as three punts and an interception stalled many of their promising drives.

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IU Will Raise The Victory Flag Against Notre Dame If…

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IU Will Raise The Victory Flag Against Notre Dame If…

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

After every win the Indiana Hoosiers raise the Victory Flag high over Memorial Stadium. A berth to the Sugar Bowl will be on the line as well. The Hoosiers are looking to win their first-ever College Football Playoff game and move on to the Quarterfinals. IU will do all those things if…

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Hoosiers Seek to Show OSU Loss Was a 'Fluke' in CFP First Round

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Hoosiers Seek to Show OSU Loss Was a 'Fluke' in CFP First Round

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

All eyes will be on South Bend this Friday where the #10 Indiana Hoosiers will take on #7 Notre Dame. This is the first CFP matchup ever between two schools in the same state, and the hype surrounding “The Battle For Indiana” has been building to a fever pitch. For the Hoosiers watching the media coverage, déjà vu of their Week 13 loss against Ohio State has likely begun to set in. True to their motto, this Indiana team is not daunted by the hype but rather eager to solidify their place as an emerging power with a victory.

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The Hoosiers Plan to Prove They Are For Real This Friday

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The Hoosiers Plan to Prove They Are For Real This Friday

Written By: Nick Gonzales (@nrgonzales_)

Throughout the entire season, people have doubted the Hoosiers’ ability to compete in big games and that doubt grew after an underwhelming performance against Ohio State. This doubt that is cast upon them has driven the team all year and they will continue to play in the College Football Playoffs with that chip on their shoulder.

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ND Head Coach Marcus Freeman Speaks on the Irish’s Upcoming Matchup with Indiana

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ND Head Coach Marcus Freeman Speaks on the Irish’s Upcoming Matchup with Indiana

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

With Indiana and Notre Dame’s matchup coming on a Friday night, both coach’s official “game week” schedule began on Sunday, a day earlier than normal game weeks. To kick things off, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman met with the media to discuss his team’s upcoming matchup with the Hoosiers. Let’s take a look at what he had to say about Indiana, specifically.

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Cignetti Has Been Working Overtime to Prep for Notre Dame

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Cignetti Has Been Working Overtime to Prep for Notre Dame

Written By: Nick Gonzales (@nrgonzales_)

The week has finally arrived leading up into the Hoosiers first College Football Playoff appearance. After stomping Purdue, the Hoosiers have been waiting patiently for the past few weeks for the chance to prove themselves. While it’s disappointing for the Hoosiers to not make the Big Ten Championship, it has proven beneficial to the team giving them an extra week to rest their bodies to ensure they are as healthy as they can be. While the players have probably enjoyed some time off, they are itching to get back to playing and so is Coach Cignetti who has been working overtime to prepare for the Fighting Irish.

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First Thoughts: Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman Talks on the CFP Matchup with Indiana

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First Thoughts: Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman Talks on the CFP Matchup with Indiana

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

The field is set, and the Hoosiers are officially one of just twelve teams in college football left with a chance to win the national title. Indiana will head North and face off against in-state foe Notre Dame in a standalone game on Friday, December 20th, night. Marcus Freeman met with the media to discuss his team’s draw in the bracket and what he expects from the Hoosiers. Here is what we had to say, specifically about Indiana.

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