Ohio State faces its first “test” in the form of Indiana this week, and while it is a huge favorite, the Hoosiers present some interesting issues the Buckeyes have not faced this year. There are a few reasons Indiana could cause some problems, and it has head coach Tom Allen to thank for an upstart and overachieving season thus far.
Allen has Indiana playing well and full of confidence. He has surprised teams this season and has the team believing in themselves. When a team buys into a coach and the coach gets the team in the right position, it can make for a dangerous opponent for anyone. Let’s look at the three reasons the Hoosiers could actually win this game against a very talented Ohio State squad on Saturday.