'It's hard to come back from things mentally. Penix threw only four interceptions in six games last season. Regaining rhythm after so long a break takes time, Allen added. 'The timing with the receivers wasn't there. Two interceptions - both by cornerback Riley Moss - were returned for touchdowns. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., in his first game back from a season-ending torn ACL, finished 14-for-29 for 156 yards and three interceptions. When things aren't good enough, you fix them. You've got to play high-level football right out of the gate. We didn't run very effectively (31 carries, 77 yards).

'The offense was really disappointing,' Allen said. IU had just 233 total yards and three turnovers. The offense struggled against a defense rated among the Big Ten's best. We might not have shown it today, but we are a good team.' The loss will not, defensive end Ryder Anderson insisted, ruin Hoosier confidence or optimism. 'We have to watch film, be honest with our mistakes, own up to our mistakes, and have a good week,' receiver Ty Fryfogle said. Huge home games against Top-10 teams Cincinnati and Ohio State are ahead, as well as trips to Top-20 Penn State, Michigan and more.įirst, though, is next Saturday night's home opener against Idaho and a chance to get right all the things that went wrong at Iowa. We've got to get back up and keep swinging.' 18 Iowa, and the message is as short as it is clear:Ī Top-20 battle rich in potential disintegrated fast in front of 70,000 Hawkeyes fans at Kinnick Stadium, but with 11 games left, big things remain possible for a team ranked No. You watch a huge season-opening opportunity disappear amid a flurry of mistakes, as Indiana head coach Tom Allen did during Saturday's 34-6 loss at No.

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