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The Indiana Hoosiers are 1-1 to start the season, and they are coming off a win in their home opener against FCS opponent the Idaho Vandals.
The Hoosiers beat the Vandals in pretty convincing fashion as they would stroll on to a victory with a 56-14 win.
This weekend, Indiana has a much taller task as they welcome the 8th ranked Cincinnati Bearcats into Bloomington, IN. on Saturday.
Tom Allen spoke to the media today ahead of this weekends’ matchup with the Bearcats.
“They are ranked for a reason,” Allen said according to Kevin Brockway of CHNIIndiana. “They’ve earned it.”
Allen on Cincinnati “They are ranked for a reason they’ve earned it.” #iufb
— KevinBrockwayCNHIIndiana (@KevinBrockwayG1) September 13, 2021
Tom Allen was pleased with the fans and the students’ turnout in Saturdays’ home opening win against the Vandals.
Tom Allen begins press conference by thanking fans and students again for turnout v Idaho #iufb
— KevinBrockwayCNHIIndiana (@KevinBrockwayG1) September 13, 2021
Allen gives an injury update on several Hoosiers:
Devon Matthews’ status will be evaluated later in the week.
Chris Keys, IU’s fourth corner behind the three that have been steady for the last three years, tore his ACL Saturday. He’s out for the year. Noah Pierre will step in. #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) September 13, 2021
Tom Allen says Jaylin Williams likely back for this week. James Head’s status not so certain right now. #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) September 13, 2021
Allen mostly talked about Indiana’s massive game in front of them against No.8 Cincinnati.
Tom Allen says he’s excited about the opportunity to play a Top 10 Cincinnati team this week.
Says Luke Fickell has done a great job developing the program and recruiting.
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) September 13, 2021
Allen believes his team knows the importance of the game.
Tom Allen: There’s no doubt this situation creates (a sense of urgency).
We told our team yesterday it’s the biggest game of the season, because it’s the next one. They understand that.
— Dustin Schutte (@SchutteCFB) September 13, 2021
The Hoosier and the 8th ranked Bearcats square off at noon ET on ESPN Saturday in Bloomington.
Here is everything else Allen said at todays’ press conference:
Tom Allen asked about expectations for a game that was scheduled in 2014, which feels like a good time to point out the head coach at Cincinnati when the game contract was signed is now a US Senator. #iufb
— Zach Osterman (@ZachOsterman) September 13, 2021
Allen said he doesn’t know Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell personally but has a lot of respect for him “He’s a wrestler like me” says he’s done a good job building program, convincing kids from Ohio to stay home #iufb
— KevinBrockwayCNHIIndiana (@KevinBrockwayG1) September 13, 2021
Allen “there’s power in consistency .” #iufb
— KevinBrockwayCNHIIndiana (@KevinBrockwayG1) September 13, 2021
Allen said attention to detail, fundamentals, communication will be important v Cincinnati. Felt those areas were exposed in Iowa loss #iufb
— KevinBrockwayCNHIIndiana (@KevinBrockwayG1) September 13, 2021