Once he received the marching orders last Sunday evening, Peyton Ramsey knew what to do.
Ramsey reached for his phone and dialed his father, Doug, who doubled as his coach at Cincinnati football power Elder High School.
Indiana had just named Ramsey its starting quarterback for Saturday’s non-conference finale against Charleston Southern, and Ramsey wanted to share the news with his longtime mentor.
“He told me that he’s seen me work, and that I earned it,” Ramsey said.
Now, it’s up to Ramsey to take this week’s opportunity and turn it into the start of something meaningful for the Hoosiers, who will need stability at the quarterback position in the weeks to come.