Here's what Tom Allen said following Indiana's win over Maryland
It wasn’t a pretty Saturday, but the Hoosiers kept things rolling with a bounceback win over Maryland.
After the hard-fought loss to Ohio State, Indiana was understandably a bit sluggish to start the game. The defense did just enough to force Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa into some crucial miscues, otherwise, it may have been a first-half deficit instead of a slim 7-3 lead at the break.
Fortunately, the second half was all Hoosiers with Tom Allen’s squad scoring 20-unanswered points to pull away for the win. It was a good way to shake off the rust and get to 5-1 on the season, officially reaching the six-game threshold to qualify for the B1G Championship Game.
Here’s everything Allen had to say after the game:
Tom Allen on Michael Penix Jr., says it's a lower-leg injury. Will have to do more tests.
On Jack Tuttle: "Whatever position it is, guys have to step up when called upon." #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) November 28, 2020
Tom Allen on Michael Penix and his 2-of-15 start.
"He just seemed really off."
Said he had a good week of practice, threw it well.
"Don't really know the reason why, for sure, but just missing guys." #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) November 28, 2020
Allen pressed a bit on Penix: "The bottom line is he's going to be evaluated, and we'll know more on Monday." #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) November 28, 2020
Asked by @GreggDoyelStar for more information on Michael Penix Jr. Injury, @CoachAllenIU said, "I don't know. I can't tell you. I don't know. If I knew I'd tell you. We'll know more on Monday."
— rickbozich (@rickbozich) November 28, 2020
Allen says those direct-snap runs were installed this week, specifically for this game. #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) November 28, 2020
#Indiana Allen said he was most impressed by the red-zone defense
“I’m still ticked off about that late touchdown, that never should have happened…Our defense deserved to hold them to 3 points.” @WISH_TV // #iufb
— Olivia Ray (@OliviaRayWISH) November 28, 2020
Tom Allen unable to give any update on why Sampson James wasn’t able to play. #iufb
— Stefan Krajisnik (@skrajisnik3) November 28, 2020
On why Sampson James was out, Tom Allen says, "Can't share that. … Hopefully, he'll be updated on Monday, as well. But this is a crazy season, 2020 COVID, seems like there's a lot of things happening you don't expect.
"We hope he'll be back with us soon." #iufb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) November 28, 2020
