IUFB vs UCLA - Saturday, 10.25.25 @ Noon on Fox TV

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

FOX “Big Noon Kickoff” will be in Bloomington for IU-UCLA

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/fox-big-noon-kickoff-will-be-in-bloomington-for-iu-ucla-kick-time-announced/

 

 

[Brass Cannon]

I’ll miss the first half driving to a family get together sadly. 

[Pagoda]

Despite UCLA’s improved play and three game winning streak, we opened up -24.5.

Wild times!

[Brass Cannon]

2 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

Despite UCLA’s improved play and three game winning streak, we opened up -24.5.

Wild times!

Yeah I am just glad we have some film. Seems like Maryland was able to do some things to give them problems.  

[Hoosier Roots]

Feel like the next three games are shaping up to be a decent challenge. 
 

We have a home game against a UCLA team that is turning around their season and feeling themselves, then an away game against a competent Maryland team, then an away game at one of the toughest places to play in CFB against a PSU team that has absolutely nothing to lose and will be fired up to play a top 5 team. 
 

That being said I have no doubt cig and the team will be up for it but this will be a good litmus test for how well we can just focus and take care of business. 

[jefftheref]

JUST WIN BABY! Although I think we will win, I am much more concerned about Maryland. For some reason that game is scaring the crap out of me. 

[Artie86]

.... UCLA will come in here with a chip on their shoulder for getting completely embarrasssed at home by IU last year. They obviously have continued to gain confidence each week, especially if Nico is healthy and stays healthy. Just limit his mobility, keep him under presssure and take care of business.

[Brass Cannon]

49 minutes ago, Artie86 said:

.... UCLA will come in here with a chip on their shoulder for getting completely embarrasssed at home by IU last year. They obviously have continued to gain confidence each week, especially if Nico is healthy and stays healthy. Just limit his mobility, keep him under presssure and take care of business.

How many folks on that team are still with the team now?   Not the same QB. Head coach and assistant coaches have been shuffled. Rivalries and revenge games  are meaning less and less in sports. 

[Hovadipo]

Here's a nugget for the group. When Foster was fired, UCLA brought in a guy named Noel Mazzone as an offensive analyst. Mazzone is a long time assistant coach at all levels and a highly respected offensive mind that is also described as one of Jerry Neuheisel's mentors. If you listen to UCLA folks, they give Mazzone a TON of credit for this stretch of wins and the complete turnaround of their offense, while babyface (and suuuuper personable) Neuheisel gets all the media for it.

Guess who was the NC State offensive coordinator in 2003 when Curt Cignetti was the QB coach and also likes to (rightfully) take credit for Philip Rivers' march to the NFL?

Noel Mazzone.

[HoosierX]

On 10/19/2025 at 9:37 AM, Pagoda said:

Despite UCLA’s improved play and three game winning streak, we opened up -24.5.

Wild times!

Quite surprised by this line considering their recent play. Here's to hoping we cover and then some.

[Stuhoo]

2 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

Here's a nugget for the group. When Foster was fired, UCLA brought in a guy named Noel Mazzone as an offensive analyst. Mazzone is a long time assistant coach at all levels and a highly respected offensive mind that is also described as one of Jerry Neuheisel's mentors. If you listen to UCLA folks, they give Mazzone a TON of credit for this stretch of wins and the complete turnaround of their offense, while babyface (and suuuuper personable) Neuheisel gets all the media for it.

Guess who was the NC State offensive coordinator in 2003 when Curt Cignetti was the QB coach and also likes to (rightfully) take credit for Philip Rivers' march to the NFL?

Noel Mazzone.

Behind every great man there's a greater man who is older, considerably less visually attractive, and who really knows what he's doing.

[Magnanimous]

4 passing TDs by Mendoza plus at least one more rushing TD for us to 10 (UCLA, who will be jet lagged, hungover, and bloated/GERD-like from eating Buffalouie’s 10 hours before kickoff).

[Rico]

7 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

Here's a nugget for the group. When Foster was fired, UCLA brought in a guy named Noel Mazzone as an offensive analyst. Mazzone is a long time assistant coach at all levels and a highly respected offensive mind that is also described as one of Jerry Neuheisel's mentors. If you listen to UCLA folks, they give Mazzone a TON of credit for this stretch of wins and the complete turnaround of their offense, while babyface (and suuuuper personable) Neuheisel gets all the media for it.

Guess who was the NC State offensive coordinator in 2003 when Curt Cignetti was the QB coach and also likes to (rightfully) take credit for Philip Rivers' march to the NFL?

Noel Mazzone.

You made me have to look him up.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noel_Mazzone

[Golfman25]

Saw Cig's press conference today.  He's no nonsense about this game.  Views it as playing the "new" undefeated UCLA.  Don't think there will be a letdown.  

[Crimson and Cream]

44 minutes ago, Rico said:

You made me have to look him up.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noel_Mazzone

I win....Wikipedia me.

[Rico]

13 hours ago, Crimson and Cream said:

I win....Wikipedia me.

Ummmmm....

https://crimsoncreamcollective.com/

[Lebowski]

We are going to be tested. This game will probably be close. 

[steubenhoosier]

1 hour ago, Lebowski said:

We are going to be tested. This game will probably be close. 

Understand that the Bruins are playing better now. Also know that they have given up 30 + points in 4 of their games. Regardless of the coaching changes, I don’t see them being able to keep up with us. We have played much better defenses who haven’t been able to stop us.

[CSP]

1 hour ago, Lebowski said:

We are going to be tested. This game will probably be close. 

UCLA will need to play significantly better this Saturday than they did last week for that to happen. 

[Lebowski]

13 minutes ago, steubenhoosier said:

Understand that the Bruins are playing better now. Also know that they have given up 30 + points in 4 of their games. Regardless of the coaching changes, I don’t see them being able to keep up with us. We have played much better defenses who haven’t been able to stop us.

 

1 minute ago, CSP said:

UCLA will need to play significantly better this Saturday than they did last week for that to happen. 

Over the last three conference games these are UCLA's numbers that Coach Cig talked about in his presser. 
Rushing for 233 yards a game. 
AVG TOP: 36:30 minutes
Starting fast much like 2024 IUFB. Outscored opponents in the 1st half 58-17 

Completely ignore their win loss record, up to the Northwestern loss. They are a different team and 3-0 in the conference since then. 

Let's hope the 3 game sample size is large enough on film for our beloved Hoosiers to shut down their offense. Everything is new with this team.