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Tom Allen has injury updates on IU QBs Michael Penix Jr., Jack Tuttle
By Nick Schultz
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Indiana’s quarterback situation got even more interesting against Ohio State last week.
The Hoosiers were already down starter Michael Penix Jr., who’s dealing with a shoulder injury. Then, backup Jack Tuttle suffered a foot injury while throwing Indiana’s lone touchdown of the game on Saturday.
Coach Tom Allen provided updates on Penix and Tuttle’s injuries, saying both are week to week.
Allen confirms it’s a foot injury for Tuttle #iufb
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Tom Allen said Tuttle's MRI showed it "wasn't as bad as it could have been."
— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) October 25, 2021
Tom Allen says Jack Tuttle and Michael Penix are both week to week.
— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) October 25, 2021
In 5 games this season, Penix threw for 939 yards on 87-of-162 passing and 4 touchdowns before his injury. Tuttle, who’s also played in 5 games, is 40-of-77 passing for 397 yards and 2 touchdowns. If neither of them can go, it sounds like freshman Donaven McCulley will be the option at quarterback.
Indiana is getting set to take on Maryland this week after getting blown out by Ohio State, 54-7, last week in Bloomington. The Terps and the Hoosiers are set to kick off Oct. 30 at noon ET.
Nick Schultz is a columnist and breaking news writer for Saturday Tradition. A 2020 graduate of Loyola Chicago, he covered the Ramblers' 2018 Final Four run from beginning to end and has worked at NBC Sports Chicago. Follow Nick on Twitter @NickSchultz_7.