It's a little early in the week for this but it's Game 1, so let's get things rolling.
FIU 14
IU 31
Go Hoosiers!
FIU 14
IU 31
Go Hoosiers!
FIU/Indiana Prediction Thread
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27-17 IU. First game, takes some time to get going.
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28 to 7 Hoosiers . I think our D steps up , and sets a standard for the season . If our D takes after coach Cig they will be a no nonsense , kick ass group .
IU 2
FIU 0
Late safety seals the win.
My real guess is IU 24 FIU 10
FIU 0
Late safety seals the win.
My real guess is IU 24 FIU 10
Cig is a statement type guy. His first year first game teams always put up numbers.
48-14 type game. Won’t be close after the half.
48-14 type game. Won’t be close after the half.
thinking 2 field goals or is the XP kicker going to be chewed out? lol
Ughhh. You know with IU. lol. Good news though just got some last minute tickets so I’ll be there. 🤣
I think that's about right. It sounds like they have some offense and I'm not sure about our defense. May have to out score them.
Well, lets hope we outscore them. The only way to win
Yeah kinda duh right? But you know what I mean. I'm pretty sure it's not going to be a 3 to nothing game.Well, lets hope we outscore them. The only way to win
The only thing I know for sure is the last time IU played FIU we stood
in the FIU parking lot for over 2 hours waiting for an UBER, that
will not happen this time.
in the FIU parking lot for over 2 hours waiting for an UBER, that
will not happen this time.
You don't want to go back to Pitbull Stadium?
Indiana 31 - 16 FIU
I can't see a huge amount of points both ways in the first game.
Comfortable lead heading into the 4th.
I can't see a huge amount of points both ways in the first game.
Comfortable lead heading into the 4th.
FIU gave up a lot of passing yards
IU 45 FIU 20
Florida International is a good first opponent for a passing attack to work out some kinks. The Panthers surrendered 31.8 points per game and opposing quarterbacks averaged a 144.64 passer rating while throwing for 26 touchdowns to only six interceptions. FIU does not appear to have any difference-making pass rushers but they do have optimism the secondary can be a lot better.
http://hoosierhuddle.com/hoosier-bl...inst-florida-internationals-defense/2024/8/27
IU 45 FIU 20
Florida International is a good first opponent for a passing attack to work out some kinks. The Panthers surrendered 31.8 points per game and opposing quarterbacks averaged a 144.64 passer rating while throwing for 26 touchdowns to only six interceptions. FIU does not appear to have any difference-making pass rushers but they do have optimism the secondary can be a lot better.
http://hoosierhuddle.com/hoosier-bl...inst-florida-internationals-defense/2024/8/27
Its difficult to predict what schools like FIU are going to be like, especially in today's portal world.
Last years team built a pretty good offense as the year wore on, and they return some key guys from that offense. But their defense gave up quite a lot of points.
For IU, just gonna have to go off the assumption that we'll be more solid and better prepared, if not a little more talented than last year.
All things considered...I say we win something like 37-20. Rourke and the receivers will have a productive day. It'll be competitive for much of the game. Cignetti's coaching chops, and the experienced winners from JMU, allow us to close the deal late.
Last years team built a pretty good offense as the year wore on, and they return some key guys from that offense. But their defense gave up quite a lot of points.
For IU, just gonna have to go off the assumption that we'll be more solid and better prepared, if not a little more talented than last year.
All things considered...I say we win something like 37-20. Rourke and the receivers will have a productive day. It'll be competitive for much of the game. Cignetti's coaching chops, and the experienced winners from JMU, allow us to close the deal late.
IU: 41
FIU: 17
IU while a new team is a veteran team so I expect those guy's to come together quicker on both sides of the ball. Deep Receiver and RB room and a capable QB. We have competent coordinators on both sides of the ball. I expect a slow start but IU to take over as the game goes on. Don't think their OL will be able to stand up to an attacking Defense and the only concern is the FIU QB and his scrambling ability.
FIU: 17
IU while a new team is a veteran team so I expect those guy's to come together quicker on both sides of the ball. Deep Receiver and RB room and a capable QB. We have competent coordinators on both sides of the ball. I expect a slow start but IU to take over as the game goes on. Don't think their OL will be able to stand up to an attacking Defense and the only concern is the FIU QB and his scrambling ability.
AI simulation of IU vs. FIU game has Indiana winning by a FG at the end!
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IU 45
FIU 10
Cignetti and staff want to make a statement with this 1st game and establish the MO for the season. They're also in the entertainment business.
FIU 10
Cignetti and staff want to make a statement with this 1st game and establish the MO for the season. They're also in the entertainment business.
INDIANA 41
Florida International 13
EDIT: I just saw that somebody else said it, but IYKYK.
Florida International 13
EDIT: I just saw that somebody else said it, but IYKYK.
Florida International 17
Indiana 48
FIU might strike early but will score a touchdown max in the second half as IU pummels the Panthers with both Rourke and Jackson leading touchdown drives. All four of the rotational backs go for at least 40 yards and score four touchdowns between them. Wide receivers go deep enough that 10 different players catch a ball. Defensive line looks athletic and aggressive leading to a 5+ sack game with a couple of fumbles. Their rush ability causes some errant throws the Hoosiers intercept... maybe leading to a pick six?
Indiana 48
FIU might strike early but will score a touchdown max in the second half as IU pummels the Panthers with both Rourke and Jackson leading touchdown drives. All four of the rotational backs go for at least 40 yards and score four touchdowns between them. Wide receivers go deep enough that 10 different players catch a ball. Defensive line looks athletic and aggressive leading to a 5+ sack game with a couple of fumbles. Their rush ability causes some errant throws the Hoosiers intercept... maybe leading to a pick six?
That's what we're all doing. Even the Vegas lines mean little the first couple of weeks, particularly now with roster overhauls every off-season.
Wow did not wait that long for an uber in Gainesville after the Tennessee game. Helluva of a lot more people in G-ville than in Miami. Only took about an hour and a half to get home from the IU- FIU game.
that would not bode well for being on this board next week lol
As always I say in the words of Al Davis , "Just win Baby."
Win tomorrow to win the next week then we can get excited about UCLA.
