Here's what Tom Allen said during weekly presser as Indiana prepares for Iowa

Indiana will open its 2021 season with a road trip to Iowa for a Saturday afternoon matchup with the Hawkeyes.

After finishing third in the B1G East Division behind Ohio State and Penn State last season, there is more excitement in Bloomington than has been in years for the opening of the football season.

Hoosiers head coach Tom Allen met with the media on Monday to address some expectation, news, and preparation for the season opener. He discussed quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. and his readiness for the season, as well as the addition of transfer Stephen Carr and the naming of captains for the 2021 campaign.

Here is some of what Allen had to say.

Allen said Stephen Carr is going to be the starting running back. "From Day 1, he came here with zero entitlement at all. Knew he had to earn his spot. Ready to work. Total team guy."

— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) August 30, 2021

Tom Allen says Ty Fryfogle’s attitude and expectations have never changed since returning for another year and turning down the NFL. Praises him for that. #iufb

— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) August 30, 2021

Allen says IU elected six captains: Micah McFadden, Michael Penix, Peyton Hendershot, Cam Jones, Marcelino McCrary Ball, Ty Fryfogle.

— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) August 30, 2021

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Allen on Penix: "There was the expectation that he would be ready, and he did get ready."

— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) August 30, 2021

Allen said former RB Vaughn Dunbar came to campus over the weekend, said it was first time he met him, nice to see former players return to program #iufb

— KevinBrockwayGators (@KevinBrockwayG1) August 30, 2021

Allen said DT Sio Nofogatoto’a cleared to return to practice Tuesday, RB/KR David Ellis still progressing #iufb

— KevinBrockwayGators (@KevinBrockwayG1) August 30, 2021

Allen said Handy was violently dunking on the basketball court at his yard when they had the team over over the summer. Was glad they had breakaway rims.

— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) August 30, 2021