US EditionReport: Michigan State’s Aidan Chiles Expected to Be Available at Indiana
Indiana aims to keep the Old Brass Spittoon with a second straight victory over Michigan State, a feat not achieved since 1969, while maintaining focus after reaching their highest-ever ranking.
- One week after celebrating its biggest win, No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers football team hosts Michigan State Spartans football team at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana this week.
- Coach Jonathan Smith called Aidan Chiles questionable on Monday and CBS Sports reported on Thursday, Oct. 16 that Chiles, injured by a helmet-to-helmet hit from 320-pound Keanu Williams, is expected to play.
- Isaiah 'Bones' Jones leads Indiana with 4 1/2 sacks, 32 tackles and sealed a win last week, while Fernando Mendoza ranks fourth nationally with 17 TD passes and a 183.4 passer rating.
- The Spartans looked demoralized last week after a 38-13 loss at UCLA, raising questions about Jonathan Smith's future and the team's effort and morale.
- They are the only FBS unbeaten with multiple top-10 wins and could retain the Old Brass Spittoon with a second straight victory; kickoff is 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium and the game streams on Peacock.
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Michigan State hits the road to No. 3 Indiana with the Old Brass Spittoon on the line
Indiana running back Roman Hemby has had plenty of experiences during his first four college seasons.He's ready to tackle a different one Saturday.One week after celebrating perhaps the biggest victory in Hoosiers history and just six days after ascending to the highest ranking in school history, No. 3 Indiana heads home to face struggling Michigan State.On paper, it looks like a mismatch. The reality is Hemby and his teammates know better."I fe…
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