Indiana University Athletics
Ten (More) Things: Western Kentucky
9/20/2015 2:47:00 PM | Football
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana football overcame a halftime deficit for the third consecutive game to defeat Western Kentucky 38-35 yesterday. The Hoosiers come-from-behind antics have become a welcome trend this season for IU head coach Kevin Wilson's team.
Every Sunday, IUHoosiers.com looks back on the week that was and gets a head start on previewing the matchup to come. The Hoosiers (3-0) will travel to Winston-Salem, N.C., on Saturday to play the Demon Deacons (2-1) at 12:30 p.m.
Still Undefeated: Indiana is one of five remaining undefeated teams in the Big Ten, joining Michigan State, Ohio State, Iowa and Northwestern. The Hoosiers are 3-0 for the first time since 2010 and for the 16th time in program history. Indiana hasn't started a season 4-0 since 1990.
Winning With Wilson: This is the first time under Wilson's tenure that Indiana has started 3-0. Dating back to IU's season-ending win against Purdue last season, the Hoosiers have won four consecutive games for the first time since 1993.
Cobbs Gets His Score: Sophomore receiver Simmie Cobbs, Jr., had his first touchdown reception with 6:06 remaining in the third quarter, carrying would-be Hilltoppers defenders with him as he broke the plane. Cobbs said it felt good to get his first career touchdown in the books. He finished with three receptions for 50 yards.
More Takeaways: True freshman safety Jonathan Crawford's two interceptions in the third quarter brings IU's turnover total to seven through three games. The Hoosiers are now plus-5 in turnover margin and have scored 41 points off their opponents mistakes.
Secondary Better In The Second: Indiana allowed Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty to pass for 352 yards in the first half before limiting him to 132 yards in the second half. The Hoosiers defense would rather those numbers be lower, but Wilson said IU forced Western Kentucky to be more "one-dimensional" in the second half, which led to imploded stats.
Blocked That Kick: Senior defensive end Nick Mangieri had what proved to be an important field goal block in the third quarter, batting the ball down with his forearm. It was Mangieri's first field goal block of his career and IU's second of 2015.
Paige Scores Twice: Redshirt junior Mitchell Paige opened the game with a special teams score on a 91-yard punt return and added an offensive touchdown with a 36-yard catch from senior quarterback Nate Sudfeld in the third quarter. Paige had to work for both scores, going untouched on the punt and picking up more than 30 yards after the catch on the reception.
Sudfeld Stays Sharp: Speaking of Sudfeld, the senior recorded his sixth 300-yard game of his career and his second of the season with 355 yards. It was Sudfeld's second-highest passing mark, trailing only the 363 yards he threw for against Navy on Sept. 7, 2013.
Coach's Old Group: This week's opponent, Wake Forest, used to be home for defensive coordinator Brian Knorr. He spent the 2011-13 seasons as defensive coordinator for the Demon Deacons before joining the Hoosiers last season.
WF Coming In After A Win: Wake Forest improved to 2-1 when kicker Matt Weaver converted a 47-yard field goal into the wind as time expired, giving the Demon Deacons the 17-14 win.
Every Sunday, IUHoosiers.com looks back on the week that was and gets a head start on previewing the matchup to come. The Hoosiers (3-0) will travel to Winston-Salem, N.C., on Saturday to play the Demon Deacons (2-1) at 12:30 p.m.
Still Undefeated: Indiana is one of five remaining undefeated teams in the Big Ten, joining Michigan State, Ohio State, Iowa and Northwestern. The Hoosiers are 3-0 for the first time since 2010 and for the 16th time in program history. Indiana hasn't started a season 4-0 since 1990.
Winning With Wilson: This is the first time under Wilson's tenure that Indiana has started 3-0. Dating back to IU's season-ending win against Purdue last season, the Hoosiers have won four consecutive games for the first time since 1993.
Cobbs Gets His Score: Sophomore receiver Simmie Cobbs, Jr., had his first touchdown reception with 6:06 remaining in the third quarter, carrying would-be Hilltoppers defenders with him as he broke the plane. Cobbs said it felt good to get his first career touchdown in the books. He finished with three receptions for 50 yards.
More Takeaways: True freshman safety Jonathan Crawford's two interceptions in the third quarter brings IU's turnover total to seven through three games. The Hoosiers are now plus-5 in turnover margin and have scored 41 points off their opponents mistakes.
Secondary Better In The Second: Indiana allowed Western Kentucky quarterback Brandon Doughty to pass for 352 yards in the first half before limiting him to 132 yards in the second half. The Hoosiers defense would rather those numbers be lower, but Wilson said IU forced Western Kentucky to be more "one-dimensional" in the second half, which led to imploded stats.
Blocked That Kick: Senior defensive end Nick Mangieri had what proved to be an important field goal block in the third quarter, batting the ball down with his forearm. It was Mangieri's first field goal block of his career and IU's second of 2015.
Paige Scores Twice: Redshirt junior Mitchell Paige opened the game with a special teams score on a 91-yard punt return and added an offensive touchdown with a 36-yard catch from senior quarterback Nate Sudfeld in the third quarter. Paige had to work for both scores, going untouched on the punt and picking up more than 30 yards after the catch on the reception.
Sudfeld Stays Sharp: Speaking of Sudfeld, the senior recorded his sixth 300-yard game of his career and his second of the season with 355 yards. It was Sudfeld's second-highest passing mark, trailing only the 363 yards he threw for against Navy on Sept. 7, 2013.
Coach's Old Group: This week's opponent, Wake Forest, used to be home for defensive coordinator Brian Knorr. He spent the 2011-13 seasons as defensive coordinator for the Demon Deacons before joining the Hoosiers last season.
WF Coming In After A Win: Wake Forest improved to 2-1 when kicker Matt Weaver converted a 47-yard field goal into the wind as time expired, giving the Demon Deacons the 17-14 win.
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