Nick Sirianni’s hiring as the Philadelphia Eagles head coach did not come as a surprise to Frank Reich.

BLOOMINGTON — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Indiana is about to finish a full season at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall without the loud, arena-shaking atmosphere that can easily rattle opponents.

With the season in the balance, Carson Wentz plays the hero in a pair of come-from-behind victories.

A brief conversation about second-year wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr.’s affinity for the No. 11 was the closest Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich came Thursday to acknowledging quarterback Carson Wentz’s impending presence on the roster.

Three takeaways from Indiana’s 74-63 loss to Rutgers at the Rutgers Athletic Center in Piscataway, New Jersey on Wednesday night:

As Trayce Jackson-Davis and Al Durham scored at will early on Wednesday night against Rutgers, Indiana needed one more player to step up to keep the defense for the Scarlet Knights honest.

It began so promisingly, with a barrage of 3-pointers from Al Durham sprinkled in with some nifty pick-and-roll plays that resulted in easy Trayce Jackson-Davis baskets.

As the Eagles sink into a three-game losing streak, Carson Wentz foreshadows some of his 2020 woes.

BLOOMINGTON – Circling the globe is an adventure for anyone, but for the 1985-86 Indiana men’s basketball team, it was a life-changing event.

Injuries begin to mount, and some of Carson Wentz's bad habits are on display.

BLOOMINGTON – In its first meeting against Rutgers a month ago, Indiana could not get its best player established, due to the inside defensive presence of Rutgers center Myles Johnson.

The Eagles are tested on and off the field before and after a rivalry game against the Cowboys.

BLOOMINGTON – To steal a line from Yogi Berra, it’s getting late early.

BLOOMINGTON -- Indiana junior quarterback Mike Penix Jr. declared himself “on schedule if not maybe a little ahead of schedule” in his rehab from his second torn ACL in the span of three years.

In a quiet episode for Carson Wentz, the defense takes center stage.

Carson Wentz and the Eagles score a critical road victory at Green Bay.

BLOOMINGTON -- Three takeaways from Indiana’s 78-71 loss to Michigan State on Saturday.

BLOOMINGTON – Michigan State junior forward Aaron Henry had reason to be motivated entering Saturday’s matchup with Indiana.

BLOOMINGTON -- Indiana coach Archie Miller hoped to build a team that could hang its hat on defense before the season began.