Hoosiers Now Podcast: Takeaways from Indiana vs. Ohio State, Who Should Start at QB?

HoosiersNow.com reporters Daniel Olinger and Jack Ankony go deep into Indiana's 23-3 loss to Ohio State on Saturday, talking about everything from the offense's use of the triple option, to who they expect to ultimately win out as the starting quarterback in Bloomington.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Following Indiana's season-opening game against Ohio State, HoosierNow.com's Daniel Olinger and Jack Ankony sat down and recapped game for all IU fans to hear. 

This is the first video podcast in what we hope to be a regularly occurring show. We'll be previewing and reacting to each Indiana football game, talking about the basketball teams and much, much more as the year progresses. 

In this debut episode, we touch on:

  • Indian quarterbacks Tayven Jackson and Brendan Sorsby
  • Indiana's run-heavy, triple option offense
  • Transfers who impressed the most on the Indiana defense
  • The health of cornerback Jamier Johnson, who left the game in the second half with an apparent injury.
  • Long-term starting quarterback predictions

Check out the show, and let us know on social media what you liked or did not like about it, and how you think we can improve upon in moving forward. 

Thank you!

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  • GAME STORY: The Indiana football team lost to No. 3 Ohio State 23-3 in Bloomington on Saturday in the 2023 season opener. Coach Tom Allen and the Hoosiers had their moments, and even held it to a one-score game through the third quarter, but ultimately, the team was doomed by bad quarterback play from Tayven Jackson and Brendan Sorsby. CLICK HERE
  • COLUMN: Indiana hadn't allowed 23 points or fewer against Ohio State since the 1993 season, but that's what the transfer-heavy unit did Saturday. Indiana also proved to have talented skill position players, but this could all go to waste if head coach Tom Allen and offensive coordinator Walt Bell can't solve Indiana's quarterback dilemma. CLICK HERE
  • WHAT ALLEN SAID: Indiana head football coach Tom Allen met with the media following the Hoosiers 23-3 loss to Ohio State at Memorial Stadium. Here's what Allen said. CLICK HERE
  • WHAT JACKSON, SORSBY SAID: Tayven Jackson and Brendan Sorsby both played quarterback for the Indiana football team in its 23-3 loss to Ohio State on Saturday. Sorsby got the starting nod against the Buckeyes, but coach Tom Allen said next week that Jackson will be taking the first snaps. Here's what the two quarterbacks said after the game. CLICK HERE
  • WHAT JAYLIN LUCAS SAID: The Indiana running back and special teams return man said on Saturday that he believes in the team's triple option approach, and that the Hoosiers will improve once they clean up little mistakes they made throughout the loss to Ohio State. CLICK HERE
  • WHAT ANDRE CARTER SAID: Indiana defensive end Andre Carter had an impressive debut in his first game since transferring in from Western Michigan, finishing with two tackles for loss and providing a steady pass rush. Here's what Carter Said after the game. CLICK HERE

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