From IU’s perspective, there’s never been a more important game in the series. Not only are the Hoosiers looking to end a ...

Q. What is the significance of the name "Old Oaken Bucket"? - + A. It refers to a sentimental poem and song capturing the pride of the state, written by Samuel Woodworth in 1817. Q. Why was the ...

It symbolizes an 1812 poem written by Samuel Woodworth and was described "as the most typical Hoosier form of trophy." The Old Oaken Bucket is staying with @BoilerFootball for a third year in a row.

The Indiana (11-1) and Purdue (1-11) football programs ended the 2024 regular season at opposite ends. IU left no doubt on ...

One of the downfalls of the transfer portal is that the players hoarded from other schools have that first-year-on-the-job ...

Snow flurries fell, white towels waved and No. 10 Indiana football (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten) reclaimed the Old Oaken Bucket for the ...

If the Hoosiers cap a historic regular season by reclaiming the Old Oaken Bucket for the first time since 2019, they are likely to lock up one of the coveted 12 playoff spots, perhaps one more home ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Football fans will head to Bloomington on Saturday for the 99th edition of the Old Oaken Bucket Game. Indiana and Purdue fans’ excitement has been growing all week.

Those from outside the state have to figure out what the big deal is. Old Oaken Bucket? What’s that? Some players don’t want to get drawn into that part of it. “Just treat it like any other ...