#5 IUFB @ #2 Ohio State - 11/23/24 at Noon on FOX

[HoosierFan1994]

15 minutes ago, rayl456 said:

I may be mistaken, but I believe that I read that the replacement center started all their games last year.  Not that they won’t feel the loss, but just saying OSU has depth.  I think the D will cause the Suckeyes plenty of problems, no matter who is at center.  Say hello, Mr. Kamara.  :))

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. 

[rayl456]

1 minute ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

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. 

100% agree.

[Hoosierfan1901]

I believe the center now wasn’t ranked the best last season. PFF wasn’t too kind to him

[Hoosier1984]

At the gate to fly to Columbus for the game with a bunch of OSU fans in their gear in line and was able to get the gate lady to say over the loud speaker…”Heard your all going to a big game. Go IU”

#Winning

[RoadRage]

Are any experts picking IU to win? Not that it matters but I just wondered if anyone is giving us a chance!

[Napleshoosier]

Time to kick it tomorrow !  Plain and simple. Do’em!  Hard!  Without sympathy ! Time for an a$$ kickin in the Show!  One they won’t forget about for the next t0 yrs!

[Napleshoosier]

Consider it a grudge F*ck!!!

[JSHoosier]

51 minutes ago, RoadRage said:

Are any experts picking IU to win? Not that it matters but I just wondered if anyone is giving us a chance!

I haven't seen one, but haven't paid a lot of attention to predictions either. I get it though, IU is a great story but there it's on the road and there's definitely a talent discrepancy; our transfers have played well and had some smaller school guys show they belong but OSU has backups that would likely be among our best players.

I'll be pulling for IU but don't have high hopes. I'd be content keeping it close.

 

[TTT]

Looking for some deep throws, and loosening defense for run game, and a couple turnovers as in pass interceptions and solid special team play/play it at least even.

[Home Jersey]

I know people hate it, but I am thrilled this is a noon game. 

[AZ Hoosier]

13 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

I know people hate it, but I am thrilled this is a noon game. 

10 am in Arizona is even better... :D 

[Hoosierfan1901]

20 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

I know people hate it, but I am thrilled this is a noon game. 

Yup, OSU fans hate it

[mamasa]

Spread dropped IU + 10.5

[IUHoosierJoe]

2 hours ago, RoadRage said:

Are any experts picking IU to win? Not that it matters but I just wondered if anyone is giving us a chance!

Jim Coyle picked IU.  lol

[TTT]

 Not sure if Ohio State score wise vs opponents each game is as impressive as IU vs opponents over the course of the overall season.

common opponents MSU, NW, Nebraska, 

Penn State, Oregon, Iowa, and Purdue for Ohio State. 

UCLA,  Michigan, Maryland, and Washington for IU.

 

[Redcamaro]

Just sitting here and it hit me that tomorrow could be the greatest football day of my life. I ain't getting any younger lol!

[RoadRage]

1 hour ago, IUHoosierJoe said:

Jim Coyle picked IU.  lol

I'll take it!

[Golfman25]

Gentlemen it seems like only yesterday.  October 1987.  A bunch of 18 to 21 year olds on a road trip to Ohio state.  Tailgate in the parking lot, too poor to buy tickets.  Listening to the game on the radio and hear the crowd in the stadium.  4th quarter we could make our way to the gates and get thru to see the clock winding down.  Watching the scoreboard say 31-10 as the clock ran down.  Running on to the field. We beat those mother truckers.  Then hitting the town bars afterwards.   HISTORY DOES REPEAT ITSELF.   It can happen,  It’s going to happen.  All you yougins are are going to experience it.  Cherish it.   

[HoosierFan1994]

8 hours ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

I believe the center now wasn’t ranked the best last season. PFF wasn’t too kind to him

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

[HoosierFan1994]

Sorry I know it's not a pick thread but I haven't participated all year. Would rather post here. I got IU winning 24-21. Reasons why: 

1) I really do believe that for probably the first time ever Indiana has a better coaching staff than Ohio State. I've never been a fan of Ryan Day. I think a lot of his success he owes to Urban Meyer. Once it started being "his guys" in 2021 he could never get by Michigan. Having to hire Chip Kelly as an offensive coordinator tells you all you need to know about him. I just get fake tough guy vibes from him. 

2) I think the Indiana defensive line is going to have a field day tomorrow. I was at the Michigan game. The #1 thing that stood out to me was that Indiana was living in Michigan's backfield all game. I know Michigan's OLine isn't great. But OSU it sounds has some trouble up front. The key on defense all year has been to get the offense into 3rd and 7 plus. 

3) Indiana needs to get off to a great start. Can't have a situation where Ohio State gets the ball first, drives down the field, and makes it 7-0. Get them as nervous as possible. Indiana is most likely in with a loss. Ohio State is around 100% with a win and 83% with a loss (according to ESPN). I think we see a combination of the Nebraska/Washington game. Offensive gets a good drive and makes it 7-0 or defense gets a huge turnover.