IUFB @ Iowa - Saturday, 09.27.25 @ 3:30 ET on Peacock

[Brass Cannon 25,809]

22 minutes ago, HoosierDevils said:

Tickets have been going for ~$40 and even seats in the lower sections have been ~$70 the past week. I wonder if Iowa fans are kinda checked out on their program right now? Given all the talk about Kinnick stadium I would’ve thought this would be a hard ticket to come by. 

If this weekend wasn’t so crazy I think I would have made the drive.  Thinking about going ro West Lafayette instead though. 

[DChoosier 10,181]

4/5 of the ESPN Game Day pickers, all but guest Arrington, picked IU to beat Iowa.

Not sure if that is a positive or negative :)

[Hovadipo 62,464]

36 minutes ago, HoosierDevils said:

Tickets have been going for ~$40 and even seats in the lower sections have been ~$70 the past week. I wonder if Iowa fans are kinda checked out on their program right now? Given all the talk about Kinnick stadium I would’ve thought this would be a hard ticket to come by. 

And this is homecoming for them with a gorgeous forecast. Really weird. I’m sure it’ll be a good atmosphere, but it’s no Autzen in a couple weeks. 

[sirhoosierlot 3,979]

3 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

And this is homecoming for them with a gorgeous forecast. Really weird. I’m sure it’ll be a good atmosphere, but it’s no Autzen in a couple weeks. 

It’s no Memorial Stadium 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 93,878]

Couple of options to listen to the game.

https://whcc105.com/

https://thevarsitynetwork.com/audioapplink/source/indiana-university:oas-1026/content/iub:allaccess-Live-4850

[TTT 1,459]

[TTT 1,459]

Both, Illinois and USC look overrated today.  They both, look flat, slow and not much energy.  I suppose that would be a potential positive for Iowa…..for USC and even little Illinois this game is like watching a toothache in first half. Boring!

[Hoosier987 2,880]

Doesn’t sound like Ponds is going to play today. 

[HoosierDevils 140]

Looks like Ponds is questionable for the game. Hope it’s nothing serious and he can play without injury and take the bye week for rest, but I don’t think Iowa’s pass attack is too much a concern this game so maybe they keep him on the bench 

[HoosierDevils 140]

Just now, HoosierDevils said:

Looks like Ponds is questionable for the game. Hope it’s nothing serious and he can play without injury and take the bye week for rest, but I don’t think Iowa’s pass attack is too much a concern this game so maybe they keep him on the bench 

He’s stretching out pre game with staff

https://x.com/michaelniziolek/status/1971997099547152760?s=46&t=Fcw6K8fSPVNFaq5-eOwH9w

[Demo 25,023]

20 minutes ago, HoosierDevils said:

He’s stretching out pre game with staff

https://x.com/michaelniziolek/status/1971997099547152760?s=46&t=Fcw6K8fSPVNFaq5-eOwH9w

If you lose this one it isn’t gonna be because Iowa threw it 50 times. If he’s not 100% good sit him and give him 2 weeks to get right for Oregon. 

[DChoosier 10,181]

25 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

Doesn’t sound like Ponds is going to play today. 

What a bummer.

I assume IU has been mum in regards to his injury/tweak..whatever it is.

[HoosierDevils 140]

6 minutes ago, Demo said:

If you lose this one it isn’t gonna be because Iowa threw it 50 times. If he’s not 100% good sit him and give him 2 weeks to get right for Oregon. 

I tend to agree with this. For a CFP level team, it shouldn’t take a D’Angelo Ponds to stop Iowa’s pass game. Find a way to grind it out and win games you should and be ready for Oregon. 
 

I actually miss him more on special teams for this game. Feels like an explosive special teams play could be what puts this game out of reach for Iowa. 

Edited September 27 by HoosierDevils

[DChoosier 10,181]

15 minutes ago, Demo said:

If you lose this one it isn’t gonna be because Iowa threw it 50 times. If he’s not 100% good sit him and give him 2 weeks to get right for Oregon. 

I agree we should be sure he is ready for Oregon but losing a guy that basically shuts down at least 1/3 of the field is a pretty big deal, especially because our DB depth isn’t a strength of the team.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 93,878]

Patterson is Iowa's leading rusher 

 

 

[cthomas 6,735]

5 minutes ago, DChoosier said:

I agree we should be sure he is ready for Oregon but losing a guy that basically shuts down at least 1/3 of the field is a pretty big deal, especially because our DB depth isn’t a strength of the team.

Losing Ponds changes things for Iowa's passing game. They probably go after whoever is in his spot pretty early. Our defensive front really needs to show up today.

[HoosierDevils 140]

10 minutes ago, DChoosier said:

I agree we should be sure he is ready for Oregon but losing a guy that basically shuts down at least 1/3 of the field is a pretty big deal, especially because our DB depth isn’t a strength of the team.

 

[HoosierDevils 140]

3 minutes ago, HoosierDevils said:

 

A bunch of IU media are posting that Ponds is dressed and warming up fine with the rest of the team. 

[HoosierDevils 140]

2 minutes ago, HoosierDevils said:

A bunch of IU media are posting that Ponds is dressed and warming up fine with the rest of the team. 

And unfortunately the latest update is that he is NOT participating in drills :(

https://x.com/michaelniziolek/status/1972012090710999260?s=46&t=Fcw6K8fSPVNFaq5-eOwH9w

[Hovadipo 62,464]

I would probably run at Ponds even before knowing he’s injured. He’s a good tackler, but he’s still tiny. If he’s playing on a bum hammy/ankle, I’m running at him all day.