HoosierFan1994

Yes. There is a reason that Ohio State spent $$$ to get a replacement.

Yes and that certainly helps them. However, they will have whoever is their third string guard in at left guard. How does that impact Donovan Jackson who has only started a few games at left tackle. Those who know say McLaughlin was their best offensive lineman. Drop off may not be as massive, but I wonder how the left side looks. Should be fun. Even Nick Saban said today that IU's DLine is underrated.

I really think that center for OSU going down is going to be huge considering they already lost their two top left tackles. I've heard numerous folks nationally and OSU say it's a major loss. I'm no OLine expert but it's going to be hard to throw a new guy out there when they haven't played together. Pretty sure Kamara and Carpenter are on watch lists for their respective positional awards. Again, Kamara should be the B1G DPoy. Carpenter at least 2nd Team All-Big Ten. Add in CJ West too and I can see it being a long day for OSU.

Let me rephrase that: He's never coached in a top 5 game before as a head coach. Yes, every game is a big one lol.

Here is one storyline I have not really heard about: Ryan Day is 3-7 against top 5 teams. I'm pretty sure most of those wins are against Penn State who also has a coach that wets the bed in big games. I am a Dallas Cowboys fan. They are horrible in big games (Have been for 28 years). When the talent is equal or better, they just lose. That doesn't change. The biggest game Ryan Day has ever won was the 2020 Sugar Bowl beating Clemson. Ohio State can certainly win as they are the favorite. However, it's been shown Ryan Day has struggled in these big games. Now, this is the first big game Cig has ever coached in as a head coach. We will see what he can do in this type of game.

Two guys I hope ball out Saturday for obvious reasons: Kurtis and Kamara. I think both are being disrespected in the NFL draft talk. You can argue Kurtis should be the B1G Player of the Year and Kamara the B1G DPOY. Kiper actually has Kamara as the 6th best DE and Kurtis I think as the 8th/9th QB. Would love to see their draft stock sky rocket after this game. IMO they've been IU's two best players all year. I think the Heisman is Travis Hunter's to lose but I can see Kurtis finishing top 3.

I HATE injuries. Their OL had been meh most of year. I know they moved Jackson to LT and that kind of helped.

Last week's CFP Rankings were by far the most important for Indiana and here is why: Indiana jumped from 8 to 5 after by far their worst performance of the year against Michigan. The CFP committee could have easily kept them at 8. Instead, they jumped Tennessee who had won that same week against Mississippi State. Right now, Indiana would have to fall behind Tennessee to miss the CFP. Just wouldn't make sense. Everything so far has told me this: The committee really likes this Indiana Football team. Hate to say this, but the thing that ends this entire debate: Army beats Notre Dame.

Kind of ironic Joey wants IU to sit their best player against his alma mater. He scared?

This. It is hard to go undefeated. Ask Miami and BYU who lost games they were favorites in. That's why it should matter what IU is doing. Galen on Crimson Cast did research. Said that the lowest an 11-1 team has ever been ranked in the final CFP poll was 7th. That puts it into perspective.

What is hilarious is if anyone bought a football team, it's the one team IU is playing this weekend (Chip Kelly, Will Howard, Judkins, Downs, etc).

I'm kind of the same way..my heart says IU and my gut says OSU in a close one. We will see how I feel throughout the week lol. What is crazy is Indiana just had their way with the Michigan defense for the first half. Stupid PI call and it's likely 21-3. For the life of me I don't understand what adjustments Michigan made for them to only score 3 points in the second half. It certainly all starts up front. I don't think OSU has the Defensive Tackles Michigan had. Graham and Grant both projected top 20 picks. A quick start I think is necessary. Can't play from behind all game.

I don't like to bet a lot of $$ but I already got it at IU +10.5 somewhere. I threw down more than I normally would. Depending on which Sportsbook, IU is either 8-2 or 9-1 ATS this year. Ohio State is like 4-6 or 5-5. Only game I know IU for sure did not cover in was Michigan. FIU, again it depends which sportsbook. Regardless, 8-2/9-1 is the best ATS among any Power 4 conference teams.

Here is the biggest reason why I think Indiana has a very good chance to win Saturday: IU is playing with house money. They're not supposed to be here at 10-0. They are the 10 point underdogs. Ohio State has everything to lose. Anything less than a National Championship this season is a failure. Ryan Day had to bring in Chip Kelly and spend New York Yankees like $$ to have a great team because he could not get by Michigan and the other top teams in college football. The opening series of the game will tell me how the rest of the game will go. Indiana has to get early momentum in this game. It could be getting Ohio State off the field or a nice 8 play drive that ends in a touchdown. I hope they take a deep shot early on them. Maybe even at some point in the game when the time is right, go for it on 4th down. Indiana has to have the mindset that they have to win by 10 points. Just from watching enough of both teams I cannot believe it is a 10-12 point spread. Ohio State -6.5 would sound reasonable.

In 2020 I thought IU could hang with Ohio State (and they did towards the end of that game). This year I think they can actually win it.

Mods..sorry if this is the wrong thread. Going to Michigan-IU on November 9th. Thanks to stupid TV rules they won't announce game time until Saturday night. That being said I'm sorry for all the questions but I'd like to make the most of it. It could be a big day...they have a chance to set the program records for most wins in a season. 1) What do you recommend for parking? My assistant principal is a season ticket holder and gave me some advice on lots/churches nearby. I don't care to walk. When I last went me and a few buddies parked on Kirkwood and drank/walked the entire way. 2) If it's a night game is it even worth trying to get lunch somewhere? Nick's is usually my go to. OR if it's a Noon kick is it worth trying to get food after? My A.P. said no just get food around the stadium/inside stadium. 3) How early do you recommend getting to the Memorial Stadium area? I have a few friends that are going to tailgate with my wife and I. I'd like to mingle around with some other friends that will be there. I'd like to try and watch the walk and check out the BTown Blvd as well. I figured 3-4 hours before kickoff. 4) Any other advice? Based on Peegs the restrooms/concessions suck at Memorial Stadium. I noticed on TV the last few weeks a long line to get into the stadium before the game. Figure an hour before kickoff is when we need to start heading in. Thanks for all the help. It's my birthday gift this year. Never did I think going to an IU Football game would be my preferred gift lol. I have a feeling it's going to be 12:00/8:00 on FOX or 3:30 on CBS. I'm leaning towards Primetime or CBS...haven't had either of those really this year outside the Friday game.

Unfortunately Purdue probably evens it all out. Those clowns are the only B1G team right now that is completely out of a bowl game.

Only scenario that worries me...IU loses by 20 plus at Ohio State and beats Purdue by only 7 points or so. I don't think either happens. While I didn't agree with it, FSU got snubbed because their QB was out. If he was healthy I don't think they get left out.

I'd be more worried if Indiana was still 8th this week. They jumped one loss Tennessee who has better wins and probably a tougher schedule. I see no way they fall from 5 overall to all the way out of the playoff....as long as IU beats Purdue LOL

Imagine if SMU, Colorado, and Boise State win their leagues...You could have 3 seeded Boise State, 4 seeded SMU and 12 seeded Colorado.

Here is what will be interesting...if the favorites win out it'll be 11-1 Texas vs. 10-2 Bama (They get the tiebreaker) in the SEC title game. Should Bama lose do they get punished for losing that game? Looking like based on odds it'll be 10-2 Georgia, 10-2 Tennessee, 10-2 Ole Miss and maybe 10-3 Alabama. One of those teams gets left out unless Notre Dame loses. Two of those teams get left out if BYU is 12-0 and loses their conference title game. Insane.

Yes. Let them in automatically. But don't give them a bye. Whoever is the 5 seed is rolling to the semifinals.

Agree...am I crazy to think this...is it better to lose the Big Ten Title game? You'd be #5 seed. Probably play Boise State at home and be a heavy favorite. Then play ACC or Big 12 champ (which could be Colorado) at a neutral site. #1 seed probably plays an SEC team at a neutral site.

Bingo. I'm thrilled with tonight's ranking. Even if IU gets blown out I can't see them getting left out if they are 5. They jumped Tennessee which surprised me. I was wondering if BYU would jump IU. I think the committee likes this Indiana team. Tennessee faces a must win at Georgia. I think they get left out if they lose Saturday. 10-2 Bama and Georgia get in. With Ole Miss beating Georgia I think they get in too.

Could be wrong but I don't think Ponds is eligible yet. I don't think Kurtis is first round material but I can easily see a team taking him in the third round. I'd take him over someone like Carson Beck. Kamara has just impressed me. He just makes plays. Maybe he's just a really good college player. He should be a front runner for B1G DPOY. I think he has one more year left, but again could be wrong. Agree that Katic and Smith could get drafted. All good for the program. Would be neat to consistently send 4-5 guys to the draft each year. Future is bright. Lots of Talent could be coming back...Surratt, Cooper, 3 starting OL guys, Fisher, Ponds, Ferrell, maybe Kamara?