October is a busy month in the sports world. That is no different for Indiana Hoosier athletics, and a big weekend is in store. With so many stories and action to follow, here is a news roundup of the biggest headlines in Hoosier athletics to get you ready for a jam-packed weekend.
Game of the Year? Football hosts Ohio State
The Indiana Hoosiers are set to host the Ohio state Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon. It is undoubtedly the most anticipated game of Indiana's regular season schedule, and could very well be the biggest game in the history of Memorial Stadium.
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Ohio State enters ranked No. 4, while Indiana is just one spot behind at No. 5. These teams have won each of the last two National Championships, and are well-positioned to compete for this year's title. Thus, Saturday's matchup carries plenty of weight when it comes to the Big Ten title race as well as the College Football Playoff picture. Get your popcorn ready for this one.
Men's basketball battles North Carolina in exhibition game
The IU men's basketball team is set for its second exhibition game in as many weeks. On Sunday night, the Hoosiers will take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is slated for 5 p.m. ET.
This matchup will be a much better litmus test to see where the Hoosiers stand entering Year 2 of the Darian DeVries era. Indiana defeated Butler 96-68 last weekend in an exhibition game at Hinkle Fieldhouse. It was a strong showing for the Cream and Crimson, who out-rebounded the Bulldogs 53-33. Darren Harris, Markus Burton, and Samet Yigitoglu led the way with 13 points apiece. Burton went 3-for-3 from three-point range, while Harris went 3-for-8.
Men's soccer returns to Big Ten play
The Indiana men's soccer team remains unbeaten, as the Hoosiers take their 11-0-2 record on the road this weekend to face Rutgers. Kick-off between the Hoosiers and Scarlet Knights is set for 7 p.m. ET on Friday night.
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With five games to play, the Hoosiers control their destiny when it comes to the Big Ten regular season title. Indiana is tied for the conference lead with 13 points, and have a game in hand on co-leaders Washington and Michigan State.
Volleyball set for road trip to Pacific Northwest
The IU volleyball team is out west this weekend. The Hoosiers are set to battle the Oregon Ducks on Friday night and the Washington Huskies on Sunday night. Indiana is 10-5 on the season, which includes a 3-3 mark in Big Ten play. Heading into the trip, the Cream and Crimson are looking to gain a pair of resume-building wins against the Ducks and Huskies.
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