Inside the Numbers: Indiana Hoosiers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

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Written by: Zach Greene (@zachegreene)

The Indiana Hoosiers will play their second to last game of the season and final home game of the season as Minnesota comes to town this Saturday. The game will take place at 3:30 on Big Ten Network. The Hoosiers are coming off a blowout loss and have lost six in a row, while Minnesota is coming off a loss and have lost two in a row. Indiana is out of bowl contention and does not have a lot to play for while Minnesota is still trying to keep this bowl hopes alive. That said, let’s dive into some key numbers to know before kickoff.

1)   Minnesota has gone 39-26 Against Indiana All-Time

  • Minnesota currently has a three-game winning streak with their last win coming in 2018

  • Indiana’s last win against Minnesota was way back in 2007

2)   Minnesota comes in a Favorite (-7)

3)   Indiana has Scored 76 Point in B1G Play

  • Hoosiers have looked horrendous on offense this season, average just 18.6 points per game.

  • Only averaged 3.3 yards per carry.

  • Will be starting Freshman QB Donaven McCulley, who went 7 for 20 98 yards passing this past Saturday.

4)   Minnesota Averages 4+ Yards a Carry

  • Led by Trey Potts and Ky Thomas, both of whom have over 100 carries this season and display tremendous talent.

  • Both combined for eight touchdowns this season

5)   QB Tanner Morgan is Turnover Prone

  • Has thrown seven touchdowns as well as seven interceptions this season

  • 58% completion percentage

  • Gophers O-Line has done a poor job protecting Morgan, giving up 17 sacks on the season

  • Hoosiers have given up 24 sacks on the season in comparison

6)   Hoosiers will use a Three RB System