Indiana senior receiver Ty Fryfogle has announced that it is returning to play for Hoosiers in 2021.
Fryfogle had the opportunity to declare for the NFL draft after being named Big Ten Wide Receiver of the Year in the 2020 season, but decided to use his final year of college eligibility and return for his final season.
Fryfogle had 721 yards and seven touchdowns last season and led the Indiana receivers in both categories, which included 200 backyard games against Michigan State and Ohio State. He was named the first All-Big Ten team by the media and the second All-Big Ten team by the coaches.
While Fryfogle has now announced its intentions, Indiana’s second receiver, Whop Philyor, has not yet announced what it intends to do. Philyor had the opportunity 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 defender Michael Penix Jr., who broke his ACL in the game against Maryland and did not play in the last three games of the season. Prior to his injury, Penix Jr. threw for 1,645 yards and 14 touchdowns, leading Indiana to a 5-1 record in all six games he played, including a thrilling win in overtime in the season opener. against Penn State.