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*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Thanks to Trayce Jackson-Davis, Jalen Hood-Schifino, and consistent defensive pressure all game, No. 21 Indiana knocked off No. 1 Purdue at Assembly Hall on Saturday, 79-74. Zach Edey was sensational, but Indiana let him get his points while limiting everyone else. What do you make of the Hoosiers big win, and exactly how good is this IU t...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers have registered their first five-game Big Ten winning streak since the 2015/16 season, as IU knocked off Minnesota and Ohio State this past week. What are Matt and Nithin's major conclusions from what they saw against the Gophers and Buckeyes? Still, IU is projected to finish the season with just 20 re...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Wow. Who had IU winning three straight games, all by double figures, two weeks ago? Indiana has totally turned their season around after consecutive victories over Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan State. The Hoosiers now sit 13-6 (4-4 B1G) ahead of games against Minnesota and Ohio State this week. IU will be favored in both matchups. How...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Indiana shook off a disastrous loss at Penn State with a thumping of the Wisconsin Badgers at Assembly Hall on Saturday. Nithin and Matt noticed IU's increased level of intensity, but can you expect that to continue going into two big games this week? The guys preview Illinois and Michigan State. They also give a shout-out to IUFB's newest...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* What did we just watch? After a long holiday break, Indiana jumped out to a big lead at Iowa, then everything went haywire. The Hawkeyes came back to win, then the Hoosiers stumbled at home to Northwestern. What's next for this team? How much is salvageable? Are Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jalen Hood-Schifino the only hope? Also, the guys pre...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* IU's long holiday break is over, and the non-conference slate is completely in the rear-view mirror. It's time for Big Ten basketball in full force. Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers take on Iowa and Northwestern this week, and both opponents will be desperate to add a top-15 win to their NCAA Tournament resume. What does IU have to do to knoc...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson's Hoosiers split their two games last week, with a lopsided win over Nebraska, featuring a TJD triple-double, followed by a double-digit loss to Arizona in Vegas. The guys highlight some of the positives from the Arizona game, as well as discussing some of the issues that seem to persist with this team. Also, they look ahead t...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson's Hoosiers dropped an ugly one on Saturday in Piscataway, as Rutgers brought more intensity on their way to a 63-48 win. Will Jalen Hood-Schifino's return eliminate all of IU's problems? What issues could carry over? The guys also preview IU's two matchups vs. Nebraska and Arizona this week. Should Indiana keep taking those op...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* IUBB is 6-0, cracking into the top ten of the AP Top 25 for the first time since Dec. 18, 2016. Now, Mike Woodson and the Hoosiers take on preseason No. 1 in the headline showdown of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge at Assembly Hall. The guys not only preview Indiana/North Carolina, but they also look ahead to a potentially tougher tussle at Rutg...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Indiana's long losing streak is over! In Dexter Williams' first career start, the Hoosiers came from behind from 31-14 to upset MSU 39-31 in double overtime. IU leaned on a strong rushing attack, timely defensive stops, and Jaylin Lucas in the return game to seal the win. The guys give their immediate postgame reaction. WEBSITE: https://ww...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Thanks to sharp ball movement, accurate three-point shooting, and an excellent performance from the free throw line, Indiana dominated Bethune-Cookman, 101-49. What stood out to the crew about IU's big win? After some football conversation and recapping the BCU win, the guys also tell you everything they know about Xavier, as IU heads ther...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers won on opening night, crushing Morehead State by 35 points. IU's strength in numbers played a major role, as Malik Reneau, Jordan Geronimo, and Tamar Bates all created separation from the Eagles. What went right and what didn't from IU's first contest? Also, there are two guys on Bethune-Cookman you NE...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* The season is here. Matt, Charlie, and Nithin answer a burning question for every IUBB scholarship player. Can Trayce Jackson-Davis cement himself as the best Hoosier post-Knight era? Is Race Thompson IU's best perimeter threat? How far do the guys think Indiana will go season? Is the Final Four on the table? WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Ranked No. 13 in the preseason AP Poll, Indiana men's basketball plays their first competitive game on Saturday, an exhibition against Marian out of the NAIA. What are the guys looking for out of the Hoosiers in their return to Assembly Hall (no injuries, please...)? Also, IUFB dropped their fifth straight contest, blowing a 14-0 lead at R...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson's Indiana Hoosiers appeared in the AP Top 25 for the first time since January 2019, after voters placed them 13th in the preseason poll. What does an Elite Eight/Final Four version of IUBB look like this season? Also, even as an 11-point underdog, IUFB somehow frustrated and aggravated fans after they failed to protect a fourt...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Tom Allen and IU parted ways with OL coach Darren Hiller on Sunday, less than 24 hours after IU conceded 22 pressures and five sacks in a 31-10 loss to No. 4 Michigan. What can Rod Carey bring to this group? How much change should we expect? Does this move affect your outlook for the rest of the 2022 season? Also, IUBB and IUWBB put on one...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* With Hoosier Hysteria coming up on Friday, the guys discuss what they're most excited to see heading into the most-anticipated IUBB season in years. Mike Woodson told Jon Rothstein to expect a 10-man rotation. Who may end up missing out? IUFB showed many of the same issues in their 35-21 loss at Nebraska on Saturday. Tom Allen and the Hoos...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Simply put, Indiana made too many mistakes in a 45-24 loss at Cincinnati on Saturday. It's unacceptable. Tom Allen has raised the standard at IU. Why have the Hoosiers repeatedly started slowly through four games? The guys also consider Indiana's bowl game chances with the Hoosiers sitting at 3-1. What do they have to do to get to that six...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Tom Allen's Hoosiers are 3-0. That's a notable accomplishment, especially in this upset-riddled September across college football. Yet, IUFB leaves fans wanting more after shaky offensive line play, inconsistent play-making, and an exposed defense, especially on Saturday. A road trip to Cincinnati comes next. How can IU pull off the upset...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers now have a complete 2022-23 schedule! The guys offer their main takeaways. How many games will IU win to start conference play? On the gridiron, Tom Allen's team defeated Idaho, but not before a disappointing first half. What happened? Finally, what does IU have to do to knock off upset-minded Western...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* First, we welcome our newest IndianaHQ contributor, Charlie, to our podcast team! He was in person to watch IU's significant 23-20 win over the Illini, and he talks about the environment at Memorial Stadium. On Monday, Tom Allen announced that starting OT Matthew Bedford tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the season. The guys dive into...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Indiana wins! Indiana wins! IU football off to a 1-0 start after Connor Bazelak pushes the Hoosiers on a last-second game-winning drive, ending with a Shaun Shivers touchdown. We give our immediate postgame reaction. WEBSITE: https://www.indianahq.com/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehoosiersound • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theh...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Let's do this. On Friday night, Tom Allen and the Hoosiers kick off another football season with a Big Ten game under the bright lights of Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. It's another conference season opener, but this time, Indiana is favored to knock off its opponent, Illinois. Should Connor Bazelak or Jack Tuttle get the start? Which p...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* As Tom Allen and the Hoosiers practice and prepare for the upcoming football season, certain players, on both sides of the ball, have changed their perception heading into week one. The guys listened in on comments from the coaching staff over the last two weeks and give their take on which guys could make a splash early. Dasan McCullough,...

*Like, subscribe, comment, and follow us on social media!* Over a year ago, the NCAA adopted a new policy to permit student athletes to profit off their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Since then, an exciting new world of endorsement deals, social media campaigns, and guest appearances have opened up, giving current players an opportunity to capture the value they provide to their university. It'...