Indiana knocks off Akron 38-21

Sep 19, 6:51 pm EDT

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AKRON, Ohio (AP)—Ben Chappell threw two touchdown passes and Ray Fisher returned the opening kickoff 91 yards for a score in Indiana’s 38-21 victory against Akron on Saturday.

Akron (1-2) played without starting quarterback Chris Jacquemain, who was suspended indefinitely on Friday for a violation of team rules. Sophomore Matt Rodgers started, but without Jacquemain, a three-year starter, the Zips struggled moving the ball.

Austin Thomas had two of Indiana’s four interceptions and the Hoosiers’ defense held the Zips to 271 yards of total offense.

The Hoosiers are 3-0 for the third time in the last five years.

Prior to kickoff, a moment of silence was observed in honor of NCAA president Myles Brand, who died this week of pancreatic cancer. Brand was Indiana’s president from 1994 to 2002.

Updated Sep 19, 6:51 pm EDT
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Head to Head - Week 3

Team Total Yds Pass Yds Rush Yds First Downs 3rdD% Pen./Yds Turnovers Time of Poss.
Indiana 355 175 180 22 66.7% 4/45 2 34:51
Akron 271 165 106 16 14.3% 5/52 4 25:09
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  1. Jim T
    9. Posted by Jim T Mon Sep 21 8:49am EDT

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    im a michigan fan and hope for a great game from both teams and no one gets hurt but right now i would settle for a 3 point win keeping in mind that we are at home i would say I U will be in a good bowl this year not just A bowl.
  2. Julie
    8. Posted by Julie Sun Sep 20 10:07am EDT

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    Hoosiers need 3 more wins to go to a bowl. (6-6) I can see wins at Virginia, Northwestern, and Illinois. Also possible wins at Purdue, and Iowa...... They are starting to play better and still need to work on several aspects of offense and special teams, but I see opportunities. to put together a good season. I like the senior leadership, and the 5th year seniors pushing everyone forward. Keep up the good work and lets have a great game at the big house......
  3. j morrison
    7. Posted by j morrison Sun Sep 20 8:10am EDT

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    IU has beaten both sides of Ky and a MAC team without their best player they also will suck come basketball season thanks to repercussions of hiring a liar and a cheater ,Sampson.
    I am an IU alum and refuse to get sucked into a world of false hopes .
  4. Richard L
    6. Posted by Richard L Sun Sep 20 5:12am EDT

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    For those Purdue fans who love to trash IU football, at least we did not lose to a MAC team. This is the year to kick the Boilermakers' ass and bring the Bucket back to Bloomington. Go Hoosiers go.
  5. Mattsi4
    5. Posted by Mattsi4 Sun Sep 20 2:37am EDT

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    The team has gotten better and better every game, and 5 td's is a lot. IU has emliminated a lot of the mistakes that plagued the the first two games of the season, but therte is still room for improvement. Don't be surprised if they go into Michigan and give them a bit of a scare. Becoming bowl eligible is a bit of a stretch, but respectibility is not out reach. Oh, and for the few haters on here, don't you have someone else to talk trash about? We know we'rte a basketball school, but that doesn't mean we don't love our football too!! Go bug Ohio St.
  6. Jessica W
    4. Posted by Jessica W Sat Sep 19 11:08pm EDT

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    Lets get a few more wins and get into a bowl and represent, I love the Hoosiers and I want to see the best for them
  7. Richard L
    3. Posted by Richard L Sat Sep 19 10:00pm EDT

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    A win is a win although this was an ugle one. 5 TDs sounds a lot but there were wasted chances. Special teams play - Fisher's kickoff return for TD may overshow the blocked punt (for Akron's score) and blocked field goal attempt. One interception and one fumble also killed IU's momentum. We had a lot less penalties. Still need improvement to the secondary otherwise Wolverines will fly around the backfield. Bring on Michigan and see if IU can play respectable and lose by no more than 2 TDs.
  8. <i>freedomfighter198617</i>
    2. Posted by freedomfighter198617 Sat Sep 19 9:11pm EDT

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    IU is not going to a bowl game, where are they going to get the 3 required wins just to qualify, let alone the 4th that it will probably take.
  9. Lind
    1. Posted by Lind Sat Sep 19 8:10pm EDT

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    IU football is BCS bound. Hooisers football catch it. Oh wait nevermind, its a basketball school.
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Top Performers

 Top Performers
 Indiana
B. Chappell B. Chappell, QB
18-28, 163 yds
2 TDs, 1 INT
 Akron
D. Bowser D. Bowser, WR
3 Rec, 86 yds
1 TD

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