MICHAEL MAROT
Purdue's Aidan O'Connell throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Old Oaken Bucket still top prize for Hoosiers, Boilermakers

By Michael Marot Nov. 25, 2019 05:35 PM EST
Indiana already has a postseason ticket. Purdue’s latest loss sealed its fate.

Indiana running back Stevie Scott III (8) is tackled by Michigan's Jordan Glasgow (29) and linebacker Khaleke Hudson (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Patterson leads No. 12 Michigan past Indiana 39-14

By Michael Marot Nov. 23, 2019 06:56 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Shea Patterson needed almost two full seasons to find

Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) passes in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 12 Michigan poses big test for Hoosiers in home finale

By Michael Marot Nov. 22, 2019 11:21 AM EST
Quarterback Peyton Ramsey started this season as the backup.

Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) celebrates with offensive lineman Caleb Jones (77) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Nov.16, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Hoosiers hope to capitalize on chance to return to AP Top 25

By Michael Marot Nov. 18, 2019 06:49 PM EST
The Indiana Hoosiers let one chance to beat a ranked team slip away last

Purdue kicker J.D. Dellinger (85) celebrates after kicking the winning field goal during the final seconds of the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. Purdue won 24-22. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue hits road in must-win situation to earn bowl bid

By Michael Marot Nov. 18, 2019 05:53 PM EST
The Purdue Boilermakers understand the stakes. Pull an

Northwestern defensive lineman Adebawore Adetomiwa (49) closes in on Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 34-3. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
After ending Top 25 drought, No. 24 Indiana chases new goals

By Michael Marot Nov. 11, 2019 05:19 PM EST
Coach Tom Allen walked into Indiana's team meeting Monday and congratulated his

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) runs in for a game-winning touchdown against Nebraska in the final minute of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Purdue defeated Nebraska 31-27. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Boilermakers name O'Connell starting QB with Plummer out

By Michael Marot Nov. 04, 2019 05:16 PM EST
Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer is expected to miss the rest of this season

Northwestern quarterback Aidan Smith (11) is hit by Indiana defensive lineman Michael Ziemba (87) while rushing the ball for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Great Scott leads Indiana past Northwestern for 4th straight

By Michael Marot Nov. 02, 2019 10:40 PM EDT
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Stevie Scott III was a smash hit in Indiana's Saturday

Indiana wide receiver Whop Philyor (1) is tackled by Nebraska linebacker Mohamed Barry (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Indiana won 38-31. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
With Northwestern up next, Hoosiers keep focus on winning

By Michael Marot Nov. 01, 2019 02:00 AM EDT
The Indiana Hoosiers are already eligible for a bowl game.

Indiana head coach Tom Allen, left, and Nebraska head coach Scott Frost chat before an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Purdue, Nebraska looking for turnaround week amid tailspins

By Michael Marot Nov. 01, 2019 02:00 AM EDT
Purdue and Nebraska took time this week to look long and hard at what's ailing

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Purdue sticks with Plummer as starting QB vs Huskers

By Michael Marot Oct. 28, 2019 04:14 PM EDT
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm changed his mind. Two days after

Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey (12) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Bowl eligible Hoosiers try to turn attention to Northwestern

By Michael Marot Oct. 28, 2019 03:36 PM EDT
The questions at Indiana are no longer about bowl eligibility. Instead,

Illinois place kicker James McCourt (17) kicks a field goal out of the hold of punter Blake Hayes (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Purdue, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Fighting Illini splash through rain for 24-6 win at Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 26, 2019 03:32 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Dre Brown kept Illinois grounded Saturday.

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm, center, watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 26-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Improving Illini defense creates big challenge for Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 25, 2019 02:00 AM EDT
Jeff Brohm sees Lovie Smith's influence all over Illinois' improving defense.

FILE- In this Sept. 14, 2019, file image, Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral (16) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska began preparing for this week's game at unbeaten Minnesota as if sophomore Vedral would start at quarterback in place of Adrian Martinez, who limped to the sideline at the end of the third quarter of the Cornhuskers' win against Northwestern on Saturday and had ice on his left knee when he came out of the medical tent. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Hoosiers chasing elusive 6th win but not talking bowl bid

By Michael Marot Oct. 21, 2019 03:38 PM EDT
At Indiana, the countdown is in full swing. The Hoosiers have chalked

Purdue wide receiver David Bell, center, catches a pass between Iowa defenders Jack Koerner, left, and Matt Hankins, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
WR David Bell's fast start has Boilermakers thinking big

By Michael Marot Oct. 21, 2019 02:53 PM EDT
David Bell's incredible talent jumped right off the high school tape.

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm watches the action against Penn State in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Penn State defeated Purdue 35-7. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Purdue's youth provides preview of potentially bright future

By Michael Marot Oct. 14, 2019 03:11 PM EDT
Purdue's promising future can be seen all over the field. Coach Jeff

Purdue tight end Brycen Hopkins (89) makes a catch against his helmet as he's hit by Maryland linebacker Isaiah Davis (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Purdue defeated Maryland 40-14. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue changes work perfectly in 40-14 victory over Maryland

By Michael Marot Oct. 12, 2019 03:43 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Jeff Brohm switched it up Saturday. He

Indiana's Whop Philyor (1) catches a pass for a touchdown against Michigan State's Tre Person (24) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Hoosiers focus on task at hand with reeling Rutgers on tap

By Michael Marot Oct. 11, 2019 03:00 AM EDT
Indiana coach Tom Allen understands the temptation of peeking at the big picture.

Maryland running back Javon Leake (20) carries the ball into the end zone for a 12-yard touchdown against Rutgers during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday Oct. 5, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Purdue, Maryland looking for answers in key midseason game

By Michael Marot Oct. 11, 2019 03:00 AM EDT
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm has spent most of this season scrambling for answers on