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IU’s Michael Penix Jr. talks return to practice, status heading into opener vs. Iowa
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Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. says he’s fully healed after suffering a season-ending knee injury last November.
Both Penix Jr. and IU coach Tom Allen have indicated that he’ll be ready to go on Sept. 4.
Penix says he feels good and ready to play and expects to be ready by Sept. 4 with zero concerns.
— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) August 16, 2021
Penix said that Allen and the Hoosiers’ coaching staff have been careful about protecting his knee during practice. He said the whistle to blow plays dead when defenders get close has been quick.
Penix said Allen has had a quick whistle when defenders have come anywhere near him. Said there have been times when he's wanted a chance to use his legs, but Allen is looking out for him and not taking chances.
— Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) August 16, 2021
Penix was in the midst of a breakout season last year before suffering the knee injury. He threw for 1,645 yards and 14 touchdowns in six games. He also led the Hoosiers to a 6-2 record as IU got as high as No. 7 overall in the AP Poll.
Indiana’s only two losses last season came to Ohio State and then to Ole Miss in the Outback Bowl.
The Hoosiers open up their 2021 campaign against Iowa on Sept. 4.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.