The 200-Yard Line: Why Indiana’s Running Game Could Decide the Big Ten Opener
Indiana has been nearly automatic when it reaches 200 rushing yards under Curt Cignetti. Against Northwestern, that number could again define the Big Ten opener.

Indiana has been nearly automatic when it reaches 200 rushing yards under Curt Cignetti. Against Northwestern, that number could again define the Big Ten opener.

Watch Hoosier Football Tailgate tonight at 7:30 PM ET. Coach Griff previews Northwestern, breaks down the matchups and sets Indiana’s Game Goals for Big Ten play.

Northwestern comes to Bloomington 2-0 with an experienced roster, Aidan Chiles at quarterback, Chip Kelly calling the offense and a defense creating takeaways. Coach Griff breaks down why Friday night’s Big Ten opener deserves Indiana’s full attention.

Indiana and Northwestern enter Friday night unbeaten. A closer look at the running games, passing efficiency, turnover margin, points off turnovers and explosive plays shows where the Hoosiers have an edge — and where the Wildcats are more dangerous than their 2-0 record suggests.

Josh Hoover has 10 touchdown passes and no interceptions through three games. Friday against Northwestern, Indiana’s quarterback gets his first Big Ten test.

Northwestern comes to Bloomington 2-0 after a 41-7 win over Colorado. Coach Griff’s first look at Aidan Chiles, Chip Kelly, David Braun and why Friday night’s Big Ten opener is a legitimate test for Indiana.

Coach Griff previews Indiana vs Western Kentucky: Hoover’s mechanics, the running game, defensive pressure and five goals. Hoosier Football Tailgate is live tonight at 7:30 PM ET.

A 55–0 win still left corrections to make. Coach Griff examines Indiana’s punt security, costly penalties, quarterback reads and execution before Western Kentucky and Big Ten play.

Coach Griff’s Pre-Game Primer goes live Saturday at 10:30 AM ET before Indiana hosts Howard at 12:30 PM. Here’s what to watch as the Hoosiers look to sharpen execution and build on Week 1.

No. 5 Indiana hosts Howard Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Coach Griff previews the Bison, the matchups that matter and what improvement should look like in Week 2.
End of content
End of content