The Hoosiers will try to grind the clock, slow them up early
On the offensive side of the ball. One glaring weakness for Indiana is their inability to run the ball.
Only averaging 95 yards per game on the ground.
#8 Stevie Scott – 3.6 ypc
#24 Sampson James – 3.2 ypc41 total rushing yards again PSU pic.twitter.com/vKgLeLkgYd
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The Hoosiers have two huge running backs that will grind the clock and punish defenders. Stevie Scott and Sampson James are both over six-feet tall and weigh more than 220 pounds. Stopping them from getting yards in early downs will force Penix to throw. Forcing him to throw goes back to key forcing the Hoosier QB into some uncomfortable situations.
While the running back duo have not gained a lot of yards per game, they are used in short-yardage situations to get a first down and keep the clock running. Keeping the game close will be a key for Indiana, and if the Buckeyes can get to where the defense can pin its ears back and pressure Penix, it can increase the odds of him making a mistake. The Buckeyes should be able to slow that running attack down, and a one-dimensional team is much easier to game plan against.
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