Game Thread: 09/21 12:00PM ET Indiana vs UConn BTN

[ThompsonHoosier 3,414]

After last week's lackluster performance, we welcome UConn to Memorial stadium in what should be an easy opportunity to bounce back into the win column. Penix is unlikely to play but the coaches have yet to rule him out for this game. Even without Penix, IU is still a 27 point favorite (UConn is bad). ESPN's Football Power Index gives the Hoosiers a 96.3% chance of winning on Saturday. In terms of SP+ rankings:

UConn (1-1):

• Overall: 124
• Offense: 130
• Defense: 90
• Special Teams: 76

Indiana (2-1):

• Overall: 48
• Offense: 61
• Defense: 50
• Special Teams: 28

[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

Anyone know if Penix has thrown at all this week? Not expecting him to play but just curious if he's throwing at all.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,657]

If Penix doesn’t play, it’ll be a struggle to win.


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[BGVille Hoosierfan 2,909]

If Penix doesn’t play, it’ll be a struggle to win.


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I agree. I’m just baffled this line is 27.5...general public must not know Penix isn’t playing. No chance we cover.


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[Alford Bailey 12,368]

Should be an easy win with or without Penix. Whats the official word on the Penix injury? I get the feeling this is gonna linger.

[Uspshoosier 45,359]

Tailgate BTN will be at IU tomorrow.
Bright + early, #BTNTailgate is live from Bloomington.

️ 10:15a – @Archie_Miller
 10:35a – @HundredIU
️ 10:44a – @CharlesKCrabb2
 10:57a – Anthony Thompson
️ 11:20a – @SwiMiller


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[Naturalhoosier 15,408]

2 hours ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

If Penix doesn’t play, it’ll be a struggle to win.


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1 hour ago, jbell833 said:

I agree. I’m just baffled this line is 27.5...general public must not know Penix isn’t playing. No chance we cover.


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So IU struggles to win?  So, you say, IU by a FG then if Penix is a no-go?  If so, I want a piece of that action. 

[Old Friend 8,389]

1 hour ago, Alford Bailey said:

Should be an easy win with or without Penix. Whats the official word on the Penix injury? I get the feeling this is gonna linger.

I just hope Allen doesn't use it as a chance to sprint back into his Ramsey safety cave.   I can completely see that.

[RatpigHoosier 1,022]

Off topic a little. How tolerant are the parking attendants about letting people go in to drop stuff off for a tailgate? We have a pass for 11 but our tailgate is 8/9 area.


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[JSHoosier 19,932]

Unfortunately, my BTN is showing Boston College and Rutgers at that time on the guide.  I'll check at that time and make sure, otherwise I'll try to find a stream.

[mamasa 15,243]

Repping IU here in central Florida today (Leesburg). My family are all FSU fans- I get to brag that we have a better record lol!


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[jk34 1,105]

8 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

Unfortunately, my BTN is showing Boston College and Rutgers at that time on the guide.  I'll check at that time and make sure, otherwise I'll try to find a stream.

Mine is showing on  BTN alternative 

[BGVille Hoosierfan 2,909]

Off topic a little. How tolerant are the parking attendants about letting people go in to drop stuff off for a tailgate? We have a pass for 11 but our tailgate is 8/9 area.


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Our pass was for lot 6 last week but we went in gate 8 with no issues at all so I’d say pretty lenient.


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[LIHoosier 25,981]

If you have BTN: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/1085870

Of course BTN shows up when the game isn't even on a primary channel for most of the country.

[LamarCheeks 18,321]

This Hoosier gal typically is pretty mild-mannered, but today, she's ready for a dogfight. Bring on the Huskies, she says!!! 

[LIHoosier 25,981]

 

[Hoosier Roots 743]

Really hoping to see the team respond from last week by coming out pissed off and aggressive right from the start. Last week was bad but I think that showing will be an anomaly for this team in terms of the fight we brought, hopefully anyway


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[Hoosierfan2017 21,073]

This Penix stuff is kinda weird. Dressed again but not starting. Coaches being secretive about the injury. Makes me think it's worse than they let on. 

[LIHoosier 25,981]

That might be the 1st time this season Stevie Scott got past the line of scrimmage without being hit.

[Hoosierfan2017 21,073]

Ugh. Just IU things.