MICHAEL MAROT
Indiana head coach Tom Allen celebrates in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Strong defense playing key role in No. 13 Hoosiers ascent

By Michael Marot Nov. 02, 2020 05:51 PM EST
Indiana coach Tom Allen and defensive coordinator Kane Wommack spent countless

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm yells at his offensive linemen during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Boilermakers forge ahead despite uncertainty of Badgers game

By Michael Marot Nov. 02, 2020 04:58 PM EST
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm has a busier work schedule than usual this week.

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) is sacked by Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) and linebacker DaMarcus Mitchell (15) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Opening weekend surprises creates different look for Big Ten

By Michael Marot Oct. 29, 2020 03:51 PM EDT
The first weekend of Big Ten football was full of surprises.

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) celebrates after Indiana defeated Penn State in overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 36-35 in overtime. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 17 Hoosiers moving beyond upset to take another big step

By Michael Marot Oct. 26, 2020 05:36 PM EDT
Coach Tom Allen and the No. 17 Indiana Hoosiers celebrated wildly after

In this Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, photo, Purdue offensive coordinator Brian Brohm catches a ball during practice in West Lafayette, Ind. Brian Brohm went through his usual practice routine this week. He met with his older brother, Jeff, about game planning and the initial play-calling script as he prepared for Saturday's long-awaited season opener against Iowa. Less than a week after the Boilermakers fourth-year head coach tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced into isolation for 10 days, it's the other Brohm taking charge this weekend.(Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Purdue's Brohm hopes to return Saturday, Moore still unclear

By Michael Marot Oct. 26, 2020 12:26 PM EDT
Jeff Brohm plans to be back at practice Wednesday and back on the sideline

Indiana's Alfred Bryant (92) and Cam Jones celebrate after Indiana defeated Penn State in overtime of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 36-35 in overtime. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana's gamble pays off in OT upset over No. 8 Penn State

By Michael Marot Oct. 24, 2020 07:59 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana coach Tom Allen had grown weary of close calls

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Indiana head coach Tom Allen is seen on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, in Bloomington, Ind. The Big Ten will start playing football at what normally would be midseason. The coronavirus pandemic limited or eliminated most spring practices. Positive COVID-19 tests and precautions, along with uncertainty about whether there would even be a season, caused disruptions in summer workouts and preseason practices. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Indiana seeks signature win in opener against No. 8 Penn St.

By Michael Marot Oct. 22, 2020 02:07 PM EDT
The Indiana Hoosiers took some big steps in rebranding their football program

In this photo taken on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, Indiana defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald (31) reacts after sacking Eastern Illinois quarterback Johnathan Brantley (11) during an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind. The Hoosiers could be headed to a second straight bowl game despite a brutal schedule that begins with Penn State visiting Bloomington, Indiana, on Oct. 24.(AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Ball's injury forces Hoosiers to scramble to fill void

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2020 06:04 PM EDT
Indiana coach Tom Allen had big plans for fifth-year senior Marcelino Ball.

In this photo taken on Sept. 14, 2019, Purdue coach Jeff Brohm yells to an official during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against TCU in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday. One big advantage for the Boilermakers: Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State don't appear on the schedule. They open the season by hosting Iowa on Oct. 24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Brohm to miss Purdue opener vs Iowa after 2nd positive test

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2020 04:12 PM EDT
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm started feeling abnormally fatigued late last week. By

In this photo taken on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, Indiana offensive lineman Harry Crider (57) blocks during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, in Bloomington, Ind. The Hoosiers could be headed to a second straight bowl game despite a brutal schedule that begins with Penn State visiting Bloomington, Indiana, on Oct. 24.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hoosiers hoping extra weight keeps Penix healthy in 2020

By Michael Marot Oct. 14, 2020 10:10 AM EDT
Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had his first season cut short by a torn

In this photo taken on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) celebrates a tackle against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. With 6-3, 325-pound Lorenzo Neal manning the middle and freshman All-American George Karlaftis back at defensive end, the Boilermakers defense should be stingier than the last year's unit. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Moore's return provides Boilermakers' offense with boost

By Michael Marot Oct. 14, 2020 10:08 AM EDT
First, Rondale Moore couldn't wait to start working out with his Purdue

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Indiana defensive back Marcelino Ball (9) chases a play as during an NCAA football game against Ball State in Indianapolis. Indiana coach Tom Allen announced Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, that Ball, a fifth-year senior, tore an anterior cruciate ligament during workouts last week and will miss the entire 2020 season. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Hoosiers lose key defensive starter Ball as practice begins

By Michael Marot Sep. 28, 2020 05:53 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcelino Ball provided a physical presence in Indiana '

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren addresses the media in Indianapolis. The Big Ten’s plan to play football this fall includes trying to save lives in the future. The conference announced Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, it would have a football season this fall. The Big Ten is setting up a cardiac registry to study the effects COVID-19 has on student-athletes' hearts. Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren said it will help all students, surrounding communities, and the entire nation. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Big Ten teams start sprint toward unusual football season

By Michael Marot Sep. 17, 2020 03:01 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Now that the Big Ten has a rescheduled kickoff weekend,

FILE - In this July 19, 2019, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm responds to a question during the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days, in Chicago. Brohm believes college football can be played in the spring and next fall. And he even has a formal proposal. Just two days after the Big Ten announced it would postpone all fall sports, Brohm released a seven-page plan that calls for an eight-game conference only spring season followed by 10-game falls season. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Purdue coach proposes running 2 football seasons in 2021

By Michael Marot Aug. 13, 2020 04:50 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Purdue coach Jeff Brohm believes football can be played

Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) makes a catch against Ohio State cornerback Cameron Brown (26) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indianapolis ramping up prep work for 2022 championship game

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2020 02:37 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Susan Baughman will spend this weekend getting learning the

Indiana athletic director announces pending retirement

By Michael Marot Dec. 16, 2019 12:34 PM EST
Indiana athletic director Fred Glass announced Monday he will retire at the end

Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave (17) is tackled by Wisconsin safety Reggie Pearson (2) as linebacker Zack Baun (56) watches during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 2 Ohio State rallies for 3rd straight Big Ten title

By Michael Marot Dec. 08, 2019 12:01 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields looked frazzled and

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins runs for a 33-yard touchdown against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 2 Ohio St. chases playoff spot against No. 10 Wisconsin

By Michael Marot Dec. 06, 2019 06:38 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day mapped everything out months ago.

Indiana defensive back Jamar Johnson (22) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Purdue wide receiver Jackson Anthrop (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ramsey helps Hoosiers reclaim Bucket with win over Purdue

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2019 04:30 PM EST
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Peyton Ramsey opened

Purdue's Brycen Hopkins dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Hoosiers hoping to cap season by capturing Bucket at Purdue

By Michael Marot Nov. 29, 2019 04:00 AM EST
Reakwon Jones got a crash course in the Indiana-Purdue rivalry two years ago.