Allen challenges Indiana to stay focused on taking next step

FILE — In this Nov. 14, 2020, file photo, Indiana wide receiver Ty Fryfogle plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in East Lansing, Mich. Fryfogle is returning for his fifth season this fall. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Indiana head coach Tom Allen talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana wide receiver Ty Fryfogle talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana head coach Tom Allen talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

FILE — In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws a pass during the second quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers in Piscataway, N.J. Penix is back from a season-ending knee injury as the team returns to play this season. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)

Indiana linebacker Micah McFadden talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Friday, July 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

FILE -- In this Nov. 28, 2020, file photo, Indiana head coach Tom Allen watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland in Bloomington, Ind. Allen has challenged his players to fulfill their potential by competing for their first Big Ten title since 1967. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)