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

[CSP]

2 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

 

mmmm ok... 

 

Go play on an island all game against Sarratt... we'll see how that defensive strategy works! 

[Lebowski]

Just now, CSP said:

mmmm ok... 

Go play on an island all game against Sarratt... we'll see how that defensive strategy works! 

They've clearly turned around things. Let's hope we have enough film to scout the turn around. 

[Rico]

27 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

They've clearly turned around things. Let's hope we have enough film to scout the turn around. 

I detect some doubt in your type.  

[Lebowski]

57 minutes ago, Rico said:

I detect some doubt in your type.  

I just think the game is going to be close. The sample size to scout is small. I hope I'm completely wrong. I'm actually more worried about this game than I was against Illinois. But I was also worried about last week against MSU as well. So, there's that. 

[Brass Cannon]

Kids can’t enter the portal. People need to stop flexing that nobody is leaving 

[American HoosierX]

2 hours ago, Lebowski said:

I just think the game is going to be close. The sample size to scout is small. I hope I'm completely wrong. I'm actually more worried about this game than I was against Illinois. But I was also worried about last week against MSU as well. So, there's that. 

4 games is damn near half a season.

[Lebowski]

19 minutes ago, HoosierX said:

4 games is damn near half a season.

3 total games with the current offensive coordinator (zero experience with only 3 games on his resume) at UCLA. Completely new offensive and defensive philosophy. The current DC (Kevin Cole) has way more experience than their previous DC (Ikaika Malloe). So I'm not too worried about planning for the D considering Coach Cole has decades of film to study. But it also goes both ways. Coach Cole has the experience to plan and make situational play call as well. I would consider they actually upgraded with Coach Cole. He's an old timer with a ton of experience. Like a lot of experience. 

Regarding our common opponent, the UCLA defense held MSU to 13 points at East Lansing. The UCLA offense put up 38 in the same game. IUFB had the same exact score with the luxury of playing in the 812. This tells me the UCLA players are on the same talent level as IUFB.  

The QB is a dual threat (leading the team in rushing) much like ODU's with a much much better arm. And predicting what an offense might do with an OC that has no prior stops to study film makes it a tougher challenge to game plan. It just does. 

This team is different than it was at the beginning of the season and that's why I think this game is going to be close. Look, I could be complete off on this. Or at least I want to be. 

[Stuhoo]

9 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

3 total games with the current offensive coordinator (zero experience with only 3 games on his resume) at UCLA. Completely new offensive and defensive philosophy. The current DC (Kevin Cole) has way more experience than their previous DC (Ikaika Malloe). So I'm not too worried about planning for the D considering Coach Cole has decades of film to study. But it also goes both ways. Coach Cole has the experience to plan and make situational play call as well. I would consider they actually upgraded with Coach Cole. He's an old timer with a ton of experience. Like a lot of experience. 

Regarding our common opponent, the UCLA defense held MSU to 13 points at East Lansing. The UCLA offense put up 38 in the same game. IUFB had the same exact score with the luxury of playing in the 812. This tells me the UCLA players are on the same talent level as IUFB.  

The QB is a dual threat (leading the team in rushing) much like ODU's with a much much better arm. And predicting what an offense might do with an OC that has no prior stops to study film makes it a tougher challenge to game plan. It just does. 

This team is different than it was at the beginning of the season and that's why I think this game is going to be close. Look, I could be complete off on this. Or at least I want to be. 

The 20+ line is ridiculously high.

I'm not sure the worrying is completely warranted; eventually a team has an off game and UCLA is overdue. But they have enough talent and the QB could be a problem for sure.

[Golfman25]

On 10/22/2025 at 7:37 AM, Rico said:

I wonder if Jenny's # is 867-5309?

I wonder if more than 50% of this board gets that reference.  :)  

[MemphisHoosier]

Madison, Wisconsin, and current Washington St. commit, OT Beckett Schreiber is expected to visit this weekend (10/24).  

Reported an offer from Coach Bostad on 10/4.

https://247sports.com/Player/beckett-schreiber-46156749/

[cthomas]

Seems like a lot of nervous energy around the UCLA game because they've beaten some middle tier teams recently. Do you think if they were playing at OSU this weekend that anyone in their fan base would be the least bit worried? We either belong up there with OSU or we don't. If we do we should start acting like it. IU by a million.

[Rico]

2 hours ago, Golfman25 said:

I wonder if more than 50% of this board gets that reference.  :)  

Are you saying I’m old?  lol

 

 

[Stuhoo]

1 hour ago, MemphisHoosier said:

Madison, Wisconsin, and current Washington St. commit, OT Beckett Schreiber is expected to visit this weekend (10/24).  

Reported an offer from Coach Bostad on 10/4.

https://247sports.com/Player/beckett-schreiber-46156749/

Low 3*. Clearly Bostad sees something he likes that others don’t 

[TTT]

Good morning….come over here little Bruins…here little Bruins….come here little guy……

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

HEADS UP TRAVELERS FROM THE INDIANA STATE POLICE

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[Brass Cannon]

What radio station will the game be on?  I’ll be driving from 11:30-1 

[Pagoda]

Great turnout for Big Noon.  Looks fantastic on TV.

We added some new red IU logos to the outside of the south endzone — a nice touch.

[Home Jersey]

Don't think I'll ever get tired of hearing "Indiana's Heisman favorite quarterback, Fernando Mendoza" 

[LamarCheeks]

Pat McAfee used to drive me batsh-t crazy -- but I have to admit, he's growing on me. 

Dave Portnoy? Well, that's another story. 

To each their own, however. 

[MemphisHoosier]

I understand the indifference towards the pre-kick off shows like Big Noon and Gameday, but gosh how can you not love a 3 hour infomercial for your favorite program.