Gameday Essentials: Indiana football vs Western Illinois

Indiana football heads into week two after a season-opening win on Saturday.

The Hoosiers host Western Illinois, a program that has lost 25 games in a row. Their last win was in October of 2021.

Western Illinois lost to Northern Illinois 54-15 in the opener.

Below is all of the coverages from HoosierIllustrated.com ahead of Friday’s matchup.

A Look At Western Illinois

‘We’ve got our hands full’: Western Illinois sees great challenge when facing IU football in week two

A Look At The Matchup

5 Indiana football players to watch on Friday vs Western Illinois

3 storylines to watch for when Indiana football hosts Western Illinois

Coach Q&A: Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti previews Week 2 matchup with Western Illinois

Player Q&A: Indiana football players Kurtis Rourke, Marcus Burris Jr. preview Western Illinois 

Other Storylines

Curt Cignetti on Indiana fans leaving games early: ‘We need you there‘

‘Good learning tape’ — Kurtis Rourke had a ‘good first time out’ for IU football. Now expectations will continue to rise

Curt Cignetti provides injury updates to key IU football offensive players

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