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IU was hampered by injuries heading into the Michigan State game and came out with even more questions regarding the health of some of its players.
Senior wide receiver Luke Timian and senior defensive lineman Jacob Robinson were both out for the Hoosiers on Saturday, forcing the team to find replacements for two key spots on both the offensive and defensive ends.
Allen said Timian will be a game-time decision to play against Rutgers and Robinson is being evaluated on a week-by-week basis.
Allen also said freshman defensive back Cam Jones, who went to the locker room and did not return after hauling in an interception in the fourth quarter against Michigan State, is also a game-time decision to play against Rutgers.
And while it’s not an injury,
sophomore defensive back Marcelino Ball will be suspended for the first half at Rutgers after he was ejected from Saturday’s game for targeting.
That could make Jones’ injury even more important as he serves as Ball’s back-up at the husky position.
Allen said those next in line on the depth chart, freshmen Bryant Fitzgerald and Jamar Johnson, will need to step up quickly.
“You'd better be ready,” Allen said. “If you're a third-string guy, and you think you may never see the field, and you're not preparing the way you're supposed to prepare, you'd better.”
