Here’s what Tom Allen said ahead of showdown with Maryland

At one point, Indiana tied things up against Ohio State on Saturday.

It didn’t go well after that.

The Buckeyes blew out the Hoosiers 54-7 in Week 8, keeping Indiana winless in B1G play. Indiana had quite a day at quarterback, with three different QBs seeing the field. Jack Tuttle was the starter, but he went down with an injury on IU’s lone touchdown pass of the game. Donaven McCulley and Grant Gremel both came in to take some snaps afterward.

Now, Indiana is getting ready to take on a Maryland team that has come back down to earth after a 4-0 start. The Terps are 4-3 overall, but 1-3 in B1G play, and coming off a 34-16 loss to Minnesota.

Indiana coach Tom Allen met the media Monday morning for his weekly press conference to talk about the upcoming matchup and who’ll start at quarterback if Tuttle is still injured. Remember: They’re already without Michael Penix Jr.

Here’s what he had to say:

"A lack of consistency there, we'll look at it again, maybe some personnel changes. ..The communication hasn't been what it needs to be at times." Tom Allen on why the veteran O-line has failed to live up the expectations. #iufb

— Jim Coyle (@jimcoyleISB) October 25, 2021

Allen on facing Maryland QB Taulia Tagoaviola second time,said he has a big time arm and can run, said key is effecting the QB #iufb

— KevinBrockwayGators (@KevinBrockwayG1) October 25, 2021

Allen on McCulley: "He took every single No. 2 rep throughout the week. He took those practice reps and we did things that we thought he was comfortable doing."

— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) October 25, 2021

Allen: "It's a challenging situation we're in at this point in that room."

— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) October 25, 2021

Allen: "You have to have that mindset that (McCulley) is going to be the guy."

— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) October 25, 2021

Allen: "We have to coach them better. We might have to make some adjustments this week."

— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) October 25, 2021

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

Tom Allen said "the conversations we have on Sunday are critical to the success of this team…"

"You have to capture the heart and minds of these young me. " He also said that it's not just for football, but for later on in life." #iufb

— Jim Coyle (@jimcoyleISB) October 25, 2021

Allen confirms it’s a foot injury for Tuttle #iufb

— KevinBrockwayGators (@KevinBrockwayG1) October 25, 2021

Allen asked about quarterback injuries over the last few years and whether his team is just snakebit or if he sees something else. Basically says it doesn't seem that the specific injuries are a volume issue. Really more of a one-hit situation.

— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) October 25, 2021

Asked about a much easier back half of the schedule after playing one of the toughest in the country Tom Alled said "the sole focus for this team right now is on Maryland. Take them one at a time. Beat Maryland" #iufb

— Jim Coyle (@jimcoyleISB) October 25, 2021

Allen said prior to Penix's injury, McCulley was getting a lot of his reps as a scout team quarterback. "He's a talented athlete who hasn't played a lot of college football."

— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) October 25, 2021