Indiana, Indiana St. out to prove they're back

By Michael Marot

Associated Press

Published: Friday, Aug. 31 2012 10:10 a.m. MDT

FILE -In this Nov. 5, 2011, file photo, Indiana's Tre Roberson, rops back to pass against Ohio State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Roberson has spent the entire offseason working on a new, more traditional style.

Jay LaPrete, File, Associated Press

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Summary

Indiana coach Kevin Wilson likes what he sees at Indiana State.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana coach Kevin Wilson likes what he sees at Indiana State.

In three years, the Sycamores have gone from perennial losers to confident contenders because they work hard and believe in themselves.

It's a philosophy Wilson wants to instill in his own program. On Saturday night, Wilson and the Hoosiers will get a chance to see how they measure up against the resurgent Sycamores as both teams open a new season.

Indiana is trying to turn the page on its worst season in years (1-11) and finished as the only BCS conference school that did not beat a foe from the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Indiana State, meanwhile, is trying to prove two straight winning seasons were no fluke and that it can contend for a conference title.

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