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What Indiana HC Tom Allen said about Wisconsin after the game

The Wisconsin Badgers continued their rough stretch of play last night, falling to the Indiana Hoosiers 14-6. There were some bright…

The Wisconsin Badgers continued their rough stretch of play last night, falling to the Indiana Hoosiers 14-6.

There were some bright spots from the performance. But in the end, Indiana bested Wisconsin in key areas including turnovers and red zone efficiency that helped them come out on top in the end

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While the Badgers’ season is trending in the wrong direction with only one week left in the regular season, the Hoosiers now sit at 6-1 on the season and will make the Big Ten title game if Ohio State’s game against Michigan next weekend is canceled–that, obviously, if the Big Ten doesn’t change their six-game requirement.

One of the biggest stories with the Hoosiers this season has been head coach Tom Allen, his energy and the job he’s done to build the program. The energy, specifically, has turned into several viral moments and entertaining post-game speeches.

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That excitement and elation carried over to his post-game press conference, where he noted how proud he’s been of his team this season.

“First of all I want to congratulate our players,” Allen said. “I’m so proud of them, so happy for the ability for them to be rewarded for their work.

The Indiana coach continued to talk about the Wisconsin team his unit defeated and the challenge they posed for his squad yesterday.

“Today was a tough, hard-fought win against a very good football team on the road,” Allen said. “[Wisconsin] is tough to move the ball on and they’re one of the best defenses in the country.”

Much of Allen’s post-game comments praised the job his players did and what they’ve been able to do this season. He still, though, acknowledged the program that Wisconsin is and how he’s proud to have been able to snap the Badgers’ 10-game win streak against the Hoosiers.

What Indiana HC Tom Allen is saying about Wisconsin before the game

The No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers will return to the field Saturday against the 5-1 and No. 10-ranked Indiana Hoosiers as they look to bounce…

The No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers will return to the field Saturday against the 5-1 and No. 10-ranked Indiana Hoosiers as they look to bounce back from their loss to Northwestern and improve to 3-1 on the season.

The Hoosier team they will face is nothing like the one we’ve grown used to seeing over the years, as they’re explosive on offense and are charged by a defense that intercepts 2.6 passes per game.

The Indiana team they face on Saturday, however, will also be different than what we’ve seen this year, with Hoosier star quarterback Michael Penix Jr. out for the season after tearing his ACL.

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The game is a pivotal one for both teams, with the Badgers looking to enter Bowl Season with momentum and the Hoosiers preparing to possibly make a Big Ten Championship appearance (that if Ohio State misses one more game during the regular season).

Indiana head coach Tom Allen talked about the Wisconsin team he will take the field against on Saturday, noting the culture that Paul Chryst has has created.

“Paul Chryst has done a phenomenal job there. When you watch them play you see a model of consistency and a culture that they have created. They play the game with so much discipline. They have so much size and play with such a high level of execution. They are really impressive. We have not played them for a couple of years, but the last time we did was in 2017. That was an impressive team they brought to Bloomington. I left even more impressed after playing them. We know that we have a fight on our hands up there in Madison. We have to have a great week of preparation to play our best football.”

He continued to say that his team’s focus is Saturday’s contest, and the possibility of a Big Ten Championship appearance is not a concern at this moment.

“There is one focus: beat Wisconsin,” Allen said. “That is really the approach. This is the biggest game on our schedule because it is the next one. That is how we talk to our guys. I understand there is a lot of things going on, but it is earmuffs and blinders.”

The Indiana head coach’s final comments during his Monday press conference were on the Badger offense, Graham Mertz and how hard it is to prepare for a team that has only played three games thus far.

“We have played six [games] and they have played three, so we are watching film off of that,” Allen said. “They have a new quarterback that we have not faced and has only played limited snaps so far this season because of their shortened schedule. He is a very talented player. You saw that in week one against Illinois. He made some tremendous throws and is very poised. He is a big, athletic guy that can make all the throws.”

He then went on to describe what a Wisconsin offense brings when there is talent at the quarterback position.

“He gives them a pretty impressive player at the quarterback spot. When you match that up with their talented offensive line, a whole bunch of running backs and they keep coming at you. They have really talented tight ends and wide receivers that make plays. I think the quarterback is a great fit for what they do and is a very talented football player. They create challenges for you because of the size of their offensive line and the way they run the football. That sets up everything else that they do. They do a really good job schematically of really stressing the defense. They personnel you and formation you and they have a really good coaching staff. We have a ton of respect for the football team we are about to play.”

Wisconsin and Indiana will take the field at 2:30 CST on Saturday at Camp Randall Stadium as Tom Allen and his team looks to break the Badgers’ 10-game win streak against their program.

 

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