Three takeaways from Indiana’s 66-44 loss to No. 17 Texas on Tuesday afternoon:

INDIANAPOLIS – There’s no denying the impact of Anthony Castonzo’s absence during Sunday’s 45-26 loss against the Tennessee Titans.

There was plenty to feel good about for Indiana heading into its Maui Invitational semifinal matchup with No. 17 Texas on Tuesday afternoon in Asheville, North Carolina.

Indiana junior forward Race Thompson heeded his coach’s advice heading into the Hoosiers' opening game of the Maui Invitational against Providence on Monday afternoon.

In a year filled with challenges and unexpected adversity, Rigoberto Sanchez’s week still stands out.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Tennessee Titans scored touchdowns on five of their first six possessions Sunday, putting a critical AFC South contest out of the Indianapolis Colts’ reach by halftime.

BLOOMINGTON — When Indiana signed up to compete in the 2020 Maui Invitational, it knew beyond the pristine beaches and tropical setting, it was going to face some of the best teams college basketball had to offer.

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana generated the response it was looking for Saturday against Maryland.

INDIANAPOLIS – It was an eventful Saturday for the Indianapolis Colts, less than 24 hours before a critical AFC South showdown against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Philip Rivers has been red-hot over the past five weeks, showing why Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich hand-picked the seasoned veteran as his starting quarterback in March.

INDIANAPOLIS — Darius Leonard has been one of DeForest Buckner’s biggest fans since the latter’s arrival on the Indianapolis Colts’ roster in March.

The Indiana football team has handled a variety of emotional highs this season, from the Penix Plunge to beat Penn State in overtime to another breakthrough home win against Michigan to road wins over Rutgers and Michigan State.

BLOOMINGTON – Three takeaways from Indiana’s 89-59 win over Tennessee Tech at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall:

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana made the most of its season-opening tune-up Wednesday against Tennessee Tech.

BLOOMINGTON – Luke Haggard was considered a candidate to redshirt when he transferred from Santa Rosa (California) Junior College to Indiana last winter.

Indiana Pacers team president Kevin Pritchard was poised to make a big move this offseason.

The Indiana starting backcourt tandem of senior Al Durham and junior Rob Phinisee have combined for 116 starts, more than 1,100 points and more than 350 assists.

INDIANAPOLIS – Braden Smith was a surprise inactive Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

Molly Ivins, the feisty Texas columnist and author, described herself thusly before succumbing to breast cancer 13 years ago:  “I spent most of my life feeling like I’ve been shot out of a cannon.”

BLOOMINGTON -- In reviewing film over the weekend, Indiana football coach Tom Allen said the Hoosiers didn’t play consistently enough to topple Big Ten power Ohio State in a top-10 showdown Saturday.

Julian Blackmon has made no secret of his expectations.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Colts have been insistent they are a serious postseason contender for weeks.

No. 9 Indiana entered Saturday intent on making a statement it could play with one of the top teams in the country at No. 3 Ohio State.

Turnovers have been a focal point for No. 9 Indiana throughout the 2020 season.

Aaron Rodgers’ first visit to Lucas Oil Stadium resulted in one of the most memorable games in Indianapolis Colts’ history.

INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been 13 months since Kemoko Turay has played in an NFL game. That streak should end Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts host the Green Bay Packers (4:25 p.m, FOX).

BLOOMINGTON — The last Indiana quarterback to win at Ohio Stadium was so sure of himself and his team he incited Buckeye fans who jeered him each snap he took under center.

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana has silenced doubters throughout this topsy-turvy 2020 college football season.

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana senior offensive lineman Harry Crider was faced with an important, personal decision heading into the 2020 college football season.

INDIANAPOLIS — Darius Leonard was nodding furiously even before the question was finished.

BLOOMINGTON — To pull off an upset at No. 3 Ohio State, No. 9 Indiana is going to need to execute in the red zone better than its last game at Michigan State.

My grandfather, Harry S. Truman, initiated the protocols for the peaceful transfer of presidential power as we know them today. He invited President-elect Dwight D. Eisenhower to send over his Cabinet and staff so they could kick the tires, as it were -- be briefed by their predecessors, attend meetings, try out the office chairs.

BLOOMINGTON — Add the Naismith Trophy Watch List to the growing list of preseason honors for Indiana sophomore Trayce Jackson-Davis.

INDIANAPOLIS — Michael Pittman Jr. turned the corner with purpose on his first NFL carry Thursday night.

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana wide receivers coach Grant Heard sensed the breakout potential for Indiana senior wide receiver Ty Fryfogle in training camp.

BLOOMINGTON -- Indiana’s 2020-21 men’s basketball schedule is now set.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grover Stewart always imagined himself as Warren Sapp, even as he grew into a body more like Ndamukong Suh’s.

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana has lived up to its potential as a dynamic defense through four games in the 2020 season.

BLOOMINGTON – Indiana football coach Tom Allen was unable to contain his emotion any longer.

BLOOMINGTON – Brace yourselves, Indiana basketball fans. The entire 2021 NCAA Tournament is coming to the Hoosier State.

Indiana sophomore cornerback Tiawan Mullen posted a Big Ten-high 13 pass breakups last season.

The Old Brass Spittoon is coming back to Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS – There were no flips in the end zone, and thus no congratulatory tweets from Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles.

The last time Indiana played at Michigan State in 2019, sophomore quarterback Michael Penix Jr. put on an accuracy display that signaled his arrival as one of the top quarterbacks in the Big Ten conference.

The game seemed to be slipping away from the Indianapolis Colts midway through the third quarter Thursday night in Nashville, Tennessee.