Bryant Fitzgerald
Indiana's Stephen Carr (5) is tackled by Michigan State's Angelo Grose (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ball State at Eastern Michigan 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

Cardboard cutouts are seen in the seats before an NCAA college football game between Wisconsin and Indiana Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Indiana at Wisconsin 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 03:25 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix looks for an open receive against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Indiana at Ohio State 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 02:11 PM EST

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

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

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