I hope they stack the box. That’s not their strength. They play not to give up big plays like Nebraska. They are very similar to Nebraska in many ways except they literally can’t stop the run. Their special teams is terrible, not good upfront on offense or defense. This should be a blowout. I mean a terrible Iowa offense scored at will. We don’t need Jackson’s arm in this. I bet we have over 250 yards on the ground.I do not see us making 40+ points, let alone 50+.
I would love to be wrong but the most important position is QB and we are using a back up QB.
Jackson has experience (started 5 games last year) which is great and we are at home. His scramble/run ability will help (I hope). I think we need three things:
1. Home crowd to give Tayven extra confidence.
2. More than just establish the run, but have the running game carry us. Keep Wash defense on the field. Force them to stack the box.
3. Great D performance. Next man up includes the D to rise to the occasion.
Cig doesn’t kick field goals. If we are around the 30 and have a lead and a manageable 4th down, he’s going for it.I hope we Win by 80..., but given all the unknowns (Washington coming off a Bye with new packages, some of their injured coming back and T's first start this year)..., I'm leaning towards :
INDIANA...... 37
Washington 27
I figure we'll kick more FG's rather than going for it on 4th down this time out...
Hell he goes even if it isn’t. Hes a mad man in a good way.Cig doesn’t kick field goals. If we are around the 30 and have a lead and a manageable 4th down, he’s going for it.