Quoted: Indiana vs. Ball State

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana football team opens the 2019 season against Ball State at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis this Saturday. Kickoff is set for noon ET on CBS Sports Network.

Each week, we will compile quotes and storylines from the past week and preview the upcoming one.

Head Coach Tom Allen
"Really anxious to get the season started. Game week is finally here and we're really looking forward to this one. A lot of hard work has gone into it since the last time we've played, trying to get this program to where we want it to be. Really encouraged by the response of our players and the way we've been able to grow together."

DB Bryant Fitzgerald
"It's very special. Growing up a couple of blocks over, getting back in (Lucas Oil) Stadium, with the great atmosphere that's going to be there. Both teams are in-state, so it's going to be a sea of red out there. It's very special."

LB Cam Jones
"A strong start is definitely important. As a defense we have to make a statement, but we also have to come out with a 1-0 mindset every single game. That's something Coach Allen and Coach Wommack preach to us and we have to stay focused."

QB Michael Penix Jr.
"I'm very excited. It was a hard process, every day competing. Peyton (Ramsey) and Jack (Tuttle) gave me a run. I always had to be sure I was on my toes and make sure I competed at the highest level."

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P Haydon Whitehead
"I'm actually really glad that we went and got a practice run in at Lucas Oil Stadium because that's one of the first times that I really kicked at an indoor stadium. Depth perceptions, little things like that I needed to get figured out. The good thing is there's no wind, so that's something that definitely works in our favor, but I'm really glad that we got to go up there."

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