A Southern staple for football Saturdays is the delicacy of boiled peanuts. My hometown of Dothan, Alabama, has long been home to the National Peanut Festival. So, I know a thing or two about peanuts.

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti did not seem to signal any change in nonconference scheduling philosophy going forward.

The 12-game regular-season slate features six home games at Houchens-Smith Stadium, two matchups against new Conference USA opponents and a late-season trip to face off with an SEC program.