Indiana chief receiver Ty Fryfogle announced it was playing again for the Hoosiers in 2021.
Fryfogle had the opportunity to declare itself for the NFL draft after being named the Big Ten Wide Receiver of the Year in the 2020 season, but decided to use its final year of college eligibility and return to college. his last season.
Fryfogle had 721 yards and seven touchdowns last season and led Indiana receivers in both categories, which included consecutive 200-yard games against Michigan State and Ohio State. He was named All-Big Ten of the first team by the media and the second team All-Big Ten by the coaches.
Although Fryfogle has announced its intentions, Indiana’s second receiver, Whop Philyor, has not yet announced what it intends to do. Philyor had a chance to leave the NFL after the 2019 season, but returned in 2020 and had 495 yards and three touchdowns, leading the team in total receptions with 54.
The Hoosiers will also return quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who broke his ACL in the game against Maryland and has not played in the last three games of the season. Prior to his injury, Penix Jr threw 1,645 yards and 14 touchdowns, leading Indiana to a 5-1 record in all six games it played, including an exciting overtime win in the season opener. against Penn State.