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Week 5 High School Football Recap, IU & ND Start Slow but Win, Purdue has No Defense

Brice VanceSideline Sports Show Host

Sep 22, 20261 min read
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On this edition of the Sideline Sports Show, Brice and DC recap all the action from Week 5 of high school football, including a thriller between Columbia City and DeKalb and a closer look at some surprising offensive struggles across the region. What’s going on with the offense at East Noble, Bishop Dwenger and Adams Central?

The guys also break down how Indiana and Notre Dame overcame slow starts to cruise to comfortable victories, while Purdue continues to search for answers after another defensive performance that left plenty to be desired.

And finally, the Colts are heading to Kansas City with plenty of questions surrounding the team. Is confidence in Indianapolis at an all-time low heading into the matchup with the Chiefs?

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01

What was the big high school football game in Week 5?

Brice and DC singled out a thriller between Columbia City and DeKalb as one of the top games of Week 5. The episode breaks down the action from that matchup and the rest of the week around the region.

02

Which northeast Indiana teams are struggling on offense?

East Noble, Bishop Dwenger and Adams Central. The guys take a closer look at what is going on with the offense at all three schools.

03

How did Indiana and Notre Dame do in Week 5?

Both started slow but overcame it to cruise to comfortable victories.

04

How did Purdue do this week?

Purdue lost 52-38 at UCLA, and the defense was the story again. Brice and DC talk about a Boilermakers team still searching for answers after another defensive performance that left plenty to be desired.

05

Who do the Colts play next?

The Colts head to Kansas City to face the Chiefs. Brice and DC discuss the questions surrounding the team and whether confidence in Indianapolis is at an all-time low.

06

When does the Sideline Sports Show air?

The Sideline Sports Show with Brice and DC streams live every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. on its YouTube channel. Episodes are also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Brice Vance

Brice Vance

Brice Vance is a Fort Wayne-based sports media professional and co-host of the Sideline Sports Show. With nearly a decade of experience covering Indiana high school and college sports, he brings deep local knowledge and a passion for Hoosier athletics to every broadcast.

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