First time in a long time

For the first time since the 2001 season both the Old Brass Spittoon and the Old Oaken Bucket remain in Bloomington.  The Hoosiers became Bowl eligible in back to back seasons not since the 1990/1991 seasons.  The result of hard work is starting to pay off.

10.1.2016
24-21

11.26.2016
26-24

Purdue

Devine Redding powered in from 1 yard out with 4:59 left to give the Indiana Hoosiers a 26-24 victory over rival Purdue.

With the win, Indiana (6-6, 4-5 Big Ten) became bowl eligible for the second consecutive year -- a feat they last achieved in 1990 and 1991.

The Hoosiers also tied a school record by winning the Old Oaken Bucket for the fourth straight year. That had only happened once previously, from 1944-47.

Sources:
ESPN Sports
The Helmet Project found here:
http://nationalchamps.net/Helmet_Project/index.htm
Indiana University Athletics
The Indy Star

Michigan

No. 3 Michigan had its weakest passing performance in 15 years. Playing without Wilton Speight was quite a challenge.

Fortunately for the Wolverines, senior running back De'Veon Smith  had the best game of his career.

Smith ran for two touchdowns in a 3:33 span late in the third quarter and finished with a career-high 158 yards rushing, helping Michigan shake off Indiana for a 20-10 win.

Sources:
ESPN Sports
The Helmet Project found here:
http://nationalchamps.net/Helmet_Project/index.htm
Indiana University Athletics

Penn State

The #12 Nittany Lions draw first blood on their first drive. But the Hoosiers responded to keep the game tied at 14 each at the of the first half. The defense stepped up. Five takeaways however  by of offense and special teams did the Hoosiers in the second half. Final score: Lions win 45-31

Sources:
ESPN Sports
The Helmet Project found here:
http://nationalchamps.net/Helmet_Project/index.htm
Indiana University Athletics

Rutgers

Four turnovers and an extremely poor kicking game allowed Rutgers to score 17 straight points and take an early lead. The Hoosiers manged to regroup in the second stanza scoring twenty to pull ahead and finish 33-27.