#23 IUFB @ Northwestern - Saturday, 10.05.24 @ 3:30 ET on BTN

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,032]

Our still undefeated Hoosiers will be on the western shore of Lake Michigan to take on Northwestern (2-2).   Current weather forecast is fantastic.  Sunny with a high in the 70's with a 10 mph breeze from the southeast.  

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[Hovadipo 55,175]

Opened as 11.5 point favorites. Seeing 13.5 now. Looking like a gorgeous day, and I have yet to rule out the (LONG) drive to Evanston. 

[Hoosier987 1,071]

2 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Opened as 11.5 point favorites. Seeing 13.5 now. Looking like a gorgeous day, and I have yet to rule out the (LONG) drive to Evanston. 

You should go.  I know 7 people that will be going. I wouldn't be surprised if we made this a "home away from home" type of game. Interesting stadium too, with the layout.

ESPN showing us as a 2 TD favorite now. 

[Hovadipo 55,175]

1 minute ago, Hoosier987 said:

You should go.  I know 7 people that will be going. I wouldn't be surprised if we made this a "home away from home" type of game. Interesting stadium too, with the layout.

ESPN showing us as a 2 TD favorite now. 

Tell that to my checking account!

But yeah, got a feeling our boys won’t be forced into a silent count Saturday. 

[Demo 19,664]

51 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Opened as 11.5 point favorites. Seeing 13.5 now. Looking like a gorgeous day, and I have yet to rule out the (LONG) drive to Evanston. 

Had this brainstorm to Amtrak it both ways on Saturday because I really don’t feel like staying in Chicago overnight.  The trip there is perfect. The trip back doesn’t work. Very disappointing.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,032]

53 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

 

But yeah, got a feeling our boys won’t be forced into a silent count Saturday. 

From The Daily Hoosier - 

In Indiana's game notes for week six, they say Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium seats 12,023.

[Hovadipo 55,175]

59 minutes ago, Demo said:

Had this brainstorm to Amtrak it both ways on Saturday because I really don’t feel like staying in Chicago overnight.  The trip there is perfect. The trip back doesn’t work. Very disappointing.

Done that before and it’s always that way. Nice early morning trip up for a Cubs game and either get home at 3am or a noon departure the next day. The train ride to Union then navigating the CTA zoo is enough public transport for a lifetime for this guy. 

[Hovadipo 55,175]

59 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

From The Daily Hoosier - 

In Indiana's game notes for week six, they say Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium seats 12,023.

Get in price still hovering around $210 for those wondering. 

[RaceToTheTop 25,013]

Win against Northwestern clinches bowl eligibiliity.

[AKHoosier 6,747]

2 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

From The Daily Hoosier - 

In Indiana's game notes for week six, they say Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium seats 12,023.

[Chris007 43,567]

We haven't beaten them at their place since 1990, and it's time to end that streak.

[rcbowla 7,035]

I feel many are overlooking this NW team. I don't believe the team or the coaching staff will, thankfully. However, let's remember this is a team that went 8-5 with a bowl win last year and has a good defense. I believe IU will win but I think it may be closer than many think. I also thought MD would be about a 3 point spread so what do I know....

[Hoosierfan1901 6,136]

43 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

last year and has a good defense.

Statistically a Top 40 defense (I believe their pass defense is questionable), but their offense is one of the lowest in the country. 

[Dave from Dayton 2,980]

NWerns QB is not at 100%.  Their starting center is out for the season.  Their running backs...aren't.  Their offense is sputtering.  Their defense seems a lot better. 

 Fearless Forecast: Northwestern vs. No. 23 Indiana - WildcatReport: Northwestern Wildcats Football & Basketball Recruiting (rivals.com) 

They are coming off of a bye week.

[LIHoosier 25,908]

This fact is just bonkers. The other 5-0 teams play after us.

[mamasa 15,168]

I’m so psyched for this game, but I have a real problem! I’m very superstitious, so i don’t wash my jersey after a win. My IU jersey has never gone this long without being washed lol. Will Febreze jinx my jersey???

[Hoosierfan1901 6,136]

Lots of red around Evanston

[tyappleg 2,967]

5 minutes ago, mamasa said:

I’m so psyched for this game, but I have a real problem! I’m very superstitious, so i don’t wash my jersey after a win. My IU jersey has never gone this long without being washed lol. Will Febreze jinx my jersey???

Put the Febreze down and back away from your jersey. 

[mamasa 15,168]

13 minutes ago, tyappleg said:

Put the Febreze down and back away from your jersey. 

This jersey is an artifact lol- generic jersey from when Steve and Barry’s was open in Bloomington 

[go iu bb 5,546]

3 hours ago, Dave from Dayton said:

NWerns QB is not at 100%.  Their starting center is out for the season.  Their running backs...aren't.  Their offense is sputtering.  Their defense seems a lot better. 

 Fearless Forecast: Northwestern vs. No. 23 Indiana - WildcatReport: Northwestern Wildcats Football & Basketball Recruiting (rivals.com) 

They are coming off of a bye week.

UCLA was also coming off a bye week. IU's first 2 B1G road games are against teams which had 2 weeks to prepare but they should end up 2-0 regardless. Just another sign of progress.