The Matchups: Iowa v Indiana
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FranklinHawk
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I think that Indiana will rush for more than that against Iowa. Frankly, I think that Iowa will defend the run with only 4 or 5 guys. Even for as bad as the Hoosiers are at running the ball ... defending the run with so few hats still will give the O an advantage. However, if Indiana goes out of its way to establish the run, the that still gives Iowa a huge advantage ... because Iowa's DL will still win enough of the battles on first down to help the D with regard to down and distance. Besides, the Iowa team actually likes it when the pace of play involves eating up the clock. Usually the shorter the game ... the more it favors Iowa.
Anyhow, my prediction is that the Hoosiers will rush for 97 yards. However, I think that the flip side of that is that our pass D will hold them to well under their average. Or, at least, that's my hope ....
I think that Indiana will rush for more than that against Iowa. Frankly, I think that Iowa will defend the run with only 4 or 5 guys. Even for as bad as the Hoosiers are at running the ball ... defending the run with so few hats still will give the O an advantage. However, if Indiana goes out of its way to establish the run, the that still gives Iowa a huge advantage ... because Iowa's DL will still win enough of the battles on first down to help the D with regard to down and distance. Besides, the Iowa team actually likes it when the pace of play involves eating up the clock. Usually the shorter the game ... the more it favors Iowa.
Anyhow, my prediction is that the Hoosiers will rush for 97 yards. However, I think that the flip side of that is that our pass D will hold them to well under their average. Or, at least, that's my hope ....
