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Gameday Essentials: Indiana football vs Michigan State

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Indiana players cheer after defeating the Oregon Ducks Oct. 11, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

The Indiana football season is underway as we enter into week eight with the No. 3 Hoosiers hosting Michigan State for the annual homecoming game and for the Brass Spittoon. Indiana is coming off a big road win over Oregon last week.

Kickoff for this game is set for 3:30 PM ET on Peacock.

Below is a full recap of all the coverage from TheHoosier.com leading into the game.

About Michigan State:

(On3+): Inside The Numbers: Michigan State

(On3+): Early Look: Meet Indiana’s Week 8 opponent, Michigan State

About the Matchup:

Indiana Football Game Preview: Michigan State – key question, injury report, how to watch

Staff Picks: Predicting Indiana’s Week 8 matchup with Michigan State

Coach Q&A: Curt Cignetti talks ahead of Week 8 battle with Michigan State

Opposing Q&A: Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith previews Week 8 clash with Indiana

Amid 6-0 start, Curt Cignetti has complete focus on the week ahead: ‘The key now is our response’

Game Week Q&A: Roman Hemby, Isaiah Jones, D’Angelo Ponds preview Week 8 clash with Michigan State

(On3+): Player Q&A Quick Hitters: ‘We wanna win the National Championship’, Bryant Haines’ defensive scheme, ‘Bones’ Jones, D’Angelo Ponds’ confidence

(On3+): Keys to the Game: How Indiana can impress in homecoming game vs Michigan State

Hoosiers Set for Brass Spittoon Clash with Michigan State as Cignetti Signs New 8-Year Deal

Other Storylines:

NEWS: Curt Cignetti agrees to new eight-year contract to stay at Indiana

Podcast: Talkin’ Bout The Hoosiers Instant Reaction – Curt Cignetti Extended

(On3+): Indiana will host several four-stars high on the Hoosiers for Michigan State game

(On3+): Wiltfong Whiparound: Predictions for Ohio State, Texas A&M and USC; Indiana picks up steam

(On3+): Indiana targeting multiple high school recruits following recent decommitments

‘We’re not a one-hit wonder’: Indiana declares itself a College Football power with historic win over Oregon

(On3+): Indiana Football vs Oregon: PFF Snap Counts and Grades

(On3+): Final thoughts from Indiana’s Week 7 win at Oregon

(On3+): Curt Cignetti Quick Hitters: ‘Rip off the rearview mirror’, team mindset, Fernando Mendoza, development of Isaiah Jones

‘That is a legitimate National Championship contender’: Joel Klatt all in on Indiana following win at Oregon

Hoosier Football Tailgate: Indiana Rises to #3 After Oregon Win

In Touch with Indiana Sports Ep.125 — Hoosiers enter national title conversation, Spittoon game up next on Saturday, and Cignetti mentioned for Penn State job

(On3+): ‘Better adjustments’ & ‘Point of attack’: How Indiana’s dominant pass rush eliminated high-powered Oregon offense

Before ‘Google me,’ he did: How Isaiah Jones found his fit in Indiana’s new era

With legal battle won, Louis Moore has been key in Indiana’s 6-0 start

Indiana has ‘100 percent commitment’ from Curt Cignetti in midst of historic rise: ‘All the oars are paddling in the same direction’

Podcast: Talkin’ Bout The Hoosiers Ep. 57 – Indiana Football is No. 3 in the country

(On3+): Visitor List: Indiana set for another big recruit weekend as Hoosiers host Spartans

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