Hoosiers Seek Redemption Against Chicago State
Indiana aims to rebound from recent inconsistency as they host Chicago State on Saturday, Dec. 20 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Hoosiers (8-3, 1-1 Big Ten) come off a 113-72 blowout of Penn State and a 72-60 setback at Kentucky. Chicago State (2-10, 0-0 NEC), winners of two of their last four after an 0-8 start, share one common opponent with Indiana—Minnesota. The game tips at 1 p.m. ET, broadcast on B1G+ with Ben Haller, Zach Browning, and Josie Broyles on TV, plus IU radio network coverage. Indiana leads the all-time series 4-0, having never allowed Chicago State past 72 points. Coach Darian DeVries, in his first season, and Chicago State mentor Landon Bussie, a rookie head coach at the Cougars, will battle for bragging rights ahead of Indiana’s final nonconference game before Big Ten play. Key scorers include Lamar Wilkerson (18.5 ppg) and Tucker DeVries (17 ppg) for Indiana, versus Doyel Cockrill III (15.1 ppg) and Marcus Tankersley (14.7 ppg) for Chicago State.
Finally, an article that prepares you for the most earth-shattering matchup since hot dogs met buns: Indiana vs. Chicago State! Tune in to witness a clash of minor leagues—er, conferences—and marvel at spectacular stat lines. Will Indiana maintain its century-scoring trend, or will Chicago State break 50? Holds your breath at the thought of three-point percentages and radio announcers tackling color commentary. It’s a must-see event for anyone who loves blowouts, call it “competitive balance.” Tickets may be free but the mediocrity is priceless.
Shanahan Cashes In: Hoosiers Lock Up Their Play-Caller
Indiana has inked offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan to a three-year extension, following last week’s deal for defensive coordinator Bryant Haines. Shanahan, 35, who also coaches receivers, has guided one of the country’s top offenses—No. 4 in scoring (41.9 ppg) and No. 8 in total yards (472.8 ypg), both Big Ten-leading marks. His tenure at Indiana University of Pennsylvania under Curt Cignetti since 2016 saw four conference offensive POYs and a Heisman top-10 finish for Kurtis Rourke in 2024. Shanahan’s December 2024 raise took him from $800,000 to $1.15 million; this new deal promises another bump. Continuity is key as the Hoosiers aim for a 2026 title run, with Shanahan collaborating with Bob Bostad and Chandler Whitmer under Cignetti’s watchful eye.
Breaking news: college football programs still think spending seven figures on coordinators is a revolutionary idea. Indiana has learned that if your offense ranks near the top, you simply paper over the program’s budget holes with a fat contract. Shanahan, a likable non-ego monster, now rakes in enough dough to consider side gigs—maybe motivational speaking for small businesses. Meanwhile, fans can look forward to scoring outbursts, contract cliffhangers, and the thrilling possibility of paying retail prices for coach loyalty. Staying power never felt so… overpriced.
Leave a Reply