In addition to Rivals coverage our friends at Hoosier Huddle do a nice pregame write-up. Here's their take on O$U.
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This will come down to which OL is better, if IU does a good job on OSU's DL making the frustrated that would go a long way to cause and upset win for IU. A good mix of running plays, some with Lucas making OSU defenders look foolish will go a long way to having a good running game this week. If our QB throws the ball well and can run when needed, the money is off on this game as IU will be competitive if they can do these things. If you add in our DL frustrating the OSU offense then IU would be having a great day.This week’s story
http://hoosierhuddle.com/hoosier-bl...uckeyes-visit-iu-to-open-the-season/2023/8/28
It would be unfair to classify the first year under defensive coordinator Jim Knowles as a failure. Ohio State was not bad at all on defense. It would be accurate though to say that 2022 was underwhelming for Knowles’ side of the ball, particularly how they performed in the annual showdown against Michigan. In total, OSU allowed 21 points per game and 5.18 yards per play. That was a slight improvement over the 2021 season but Buckeye fans will be expecting a step forward in 2023. Ohio State returns star defensive end JT Tuimoloau along with Michael Hall Jr. and Jack Sawyer up front. The linebackers are terrific with Tommy Eichenberg and Steele Chambers back. The biggest question is probably at cornerback.
Indiana’s offense is full of unknowns. It is unclear who will start and play at quarterback, how the Hoosiers will utilize Jaylin Lucas and how IU’s offensive line will look under new position coach Bob Bostad. Ohio State will undoubtedly be looking to make a statement on national television in the opener after ending the 2022 season with back-to-back losses and poor defensive showings against Michigan and Georgia. Can IU’s new offense make a dent against the Buckeyes defense?
When a team scores as often and as fast as OSU does the opponents get some extra possessions too.