Indiana Hoosiers (2-3) vs Michigan State Spartans (6-0)
Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 12:00 pm
We have not seen the best of Indiana yet this season, but coming off a bye, I think the Hoosiers are in a great spot against a tough Michigan State team. Michael Penix's status for this game is in question but backup Jack Tuttle has plenty of experience for Indiana. Whether it is Penix or Tuttle, I think Indiana's offense finds life against a Michigan State defense that is allowing 420 yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks facing Michigan State have earned 303 passing yards per game this season and Michigan State's weak secondary could be the difference in this one. Indiana's defense is allowing 28 points per game but only 352 yards per game. If Indiana can play more of a field position type of game, the Hoosiers' defense will have a lot more success. I think this game is decided by a field goal either way, and I do think Indiana is a very live dog on Saturday.