We all have heard the talk about all the "stars" OSU players have, about how deep OSU is, how great OSU's DEs, QB, safety, OL, DL, coaching staff. But what is clear is that the OSU hype is ...huuuuuge.
Then why does the all seeing, all knowing betting line have it as the closest spread game in recent memory between these two teams? Vegas wants the majority to bet OSU. Clearly Vegas sees improvement at Indiana and overhyped, again, at OSU. They have pronounced it and handicapped it as a kind of trap game.
It's not your normal trap game. The trap is that OSU really believes that they are entitled to win this game.
OSU is going to be tough. Their OL and DL lines are close to top notch. That is one real issue here. How is IU to beat OSU at the line?
It's a team game. Punctuated by individual performance. It is strategy and taking what is given.
This is what OSU is giving. QB Fields is playing his first game on the road. I have read where he is really interested in QB Fields. He isn't as good as OSU wants you to believe. IU will get to him early.
OSU has a new head coach. New system. A bullet as a name for a safety? He is scared of IU. Rightfully so. IU plays OSU tough.
OSU's defensive secondary hasn't come together. Watch them get set up.
IU will move the ball. Penix will play. He is a gamer. If and/or when IU gets behind then with Penix and our new OC we can still win! Watch how it is really supposed to be done.
IU's defense keeps getting better. Is it good enough? Will the line stop the run? Oh yes. They are experienced. More so than OSU. Not as many stars. But they are prepared and they have a mission.
OSU 31; IU 33!