Author: Mike Schumann

In a season of statements, Indiana made yet another at Michigan State on Saturday with what was perhaps their best defensive effort in 2024. Below we took a look at Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades, notes and snap counts from the contest. Through nine games and for the third straight week, Indiana’s overall cumulative PFF grade for the season is No. 1 in the nation. Their overall offense is second, and their overall defense is third. Next up for Indiana (9-0) is PFF No. 28 Michigan (5-4) on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET, CBS). The Wolverines have lost three of four…

IU football returned to the top 10 for the first time since 2020 following their 47-10 win over Michigan State on Saturday. The Hoosiers (9-0) are No. 10 in the new coaches poll released Sunday afternoon.  Indiana still trails No. 1 Oregon, along with one-loss Ohio State (No. 3) and Penn State (No. 7) from the Big Ten.  Those are the only four teams from the league ranked after Illinois dropped out. In the AP poll released later on Sunday, Indiana is No. 8. After a 6-1 start, IU moved up to as high as No. 7 in the AP…

Indiana is not just 9-0, they’ve gone scorched earth. With a scoring margin on the that season averages out to a 33-point advantage per game, IU has destroyed everyone in their path so far. So it’s reasonable to wonder just how good these Hoosiers are on a competing for championships level. ESPN updated their Football Power Index overnight, and the Hoosiers are now a top-10 team (No. 10), with a 86.6% chance to make the College Football Playoff, a 16.3% chance to win the Big Ten, and, gulp, a 5.6% to win a national title. Michigan State head coach Jonathan…

IU football has never won 10 games in a season, but they’ll have a chance to get there just 10 games into the 2024 campaign. Standing in their way is an old nemesis. Michigan is next up for the Hoosiers Saturday (Nov. 9) in Bloomington.  The kick time and television for the game was announced Saturday evening. The Hoosiers and Wolverines will start at 3:30 p.m. ET inside Memorial Stadium.  The game will air on CBS, with Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson and Jenny Dell on the call. In a first place tie in the Big Ten with Oregon, Indiana (9-0,…

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Indiana defeated Michigan State by a final score of 47-10 at Spartan Stadium on Saturday. Below are three quick reasons why Indiana won the game, along with highlights and final stats. Indiana (9-0, 6-0) will host Michigan next Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Stay tuned for more coverage of the game from The Daily Hoosier. 1. The defense dominates.  After allowing 10 points and 123 yards on Michigan State’s first two drives, the IU defense took over.  The Hoosiers only allowed 82 yards the rest of the game.  The Spartans had -24 net rushing yards…

No. 13 Indiana is at Michigan State on Saturday for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff. Follow along below for key plays and scoring updates, and join the discussion thread below. Updates will appear at the top of the page. ————————————— FINAL STATS FOURTH QUARTER TOUCHDOWN INDIANA:  Sarratt 11 yard pass from Rourke.  5 plays 37 yard drive.  It’s 47-10 Indiana with 10:52 left in the game. TOUCHDOWN INDIANA:  Cooper 16 yard run.  2 plays, 21 yard drive.  It’s 40-10 Indiana with 14:05 left in the game. MSU 4th down at their on 30 to start the quarter. THIRD QUARTER FIELD…

Indiana faces its first true road test on Saturday afternoon. Sure, the Hoosiers have been to UCLA and Northwestern, but more than 70,000 await them in East Lansing against Michigan State. All eyes will be on quarterback Kurtis Rourke as he comes back after missing one game with a thumb injury.  On the line is just the best start in program history, and solidifying IU’s place in the Big Ten title and College Football Playoff chases. Here’s everything you need to know about Indiana’s matchup against the Spartans. No. 13 INDIANA (8-0, 5-0) at MICHIGAN STATE (4-4, 2-3) Kickoff:  3:30…

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana defeated Marian in their lone home exhibition Friday evening at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall by a final score of 106-64. IU had five score in double figures and they were led in the game by Bryson Tucker with 19 points.  Malik Reneau added 18 points and a team high 8 rebounds, and Oumar Ballo added 16 points. The Hoosiers will open the 2024-25 regular season on Wednesday against SIU Edwardsville. Stay tuned for more coverage of the game from The Daily Hoosier. THREE QUICK REACTIONS 1. Marian no match for Indiana’s size.  As you’d expect, Indiana…

Pat Knight, former IU player and son of legendary Indiana coach Bob Knight, was introduced to the crowd at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Friday evening. Knight is the head coach of the Marian Knights, an Indianapolis-based team in town for a preseason exhibition. Knight was wearing a shirt that said “The General” on the front in honor of his father, who passed away one year ago today. Upon being introduced to a thunderous applause from the IU crowd, Knight walked over to center court and kissed the IU logo. Pat Knight introduced, and he kissed the I at center…

On the one year anniversary of his passing, Indiana announced Friday a new display honoring legendary coach Bob Knight in the South lobby of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Knight’s son Pat is in the building tonight as IU faces Marian in an exhibition game. Photos of the new display are below. All photos via IU Basketball on X. Adidas also released some special edition Bob Knight shoes.  Here is a preview: Cool shoes that @adidas made in honor of Bobby Knight who died 1 year ago today. pic.twitter.com/HIv3qOD5pt — Coach Clif Marshall (@ClifMarshall) November 1, 2024 The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana…