Top Five Running Backs Indiana Will Face in 2017

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Top Five Running Backs Indiana Will Face in 2017

Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

As we march through the summer and into fall camp, Hoosier Huddle will look at the top five opposing players or position groups they will face in 2017. Only players and position groups from teams on the 2017 IU Football schedule are considered.

The Hoosiers face several tough running games in 2017 so this was not an easy list to compile. Talented players like Purdue’s Markell Jones and Rutgers’ Robert Martin were left off. Wisconsin definitely has one of the five best running games IU will face thanks to their beastly offensive line and the depth they’ll bring to the party but it’s impossible to pick out one, or even two, backs the Badgers will lean on (for the record, I like Wisconsin to walk away with the West and their running game is part of the reason why…them not being present here is not a “diss” to their rushing attack). Without further ado, enjoy the rankings and feel free to agree or dispute in our comments section!

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Throwback Thursday: Ohio State 38 Indiana 17

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Throwback Thursday: Ohio State 38 Indiana 17

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

On this Throwback Thursday we are taking a peek back at Indiana's tough loss against Ohio State. The Indiana Hoosiers have not beat the Ohio State Buckeyes since 1988, but since head coach Kevin Wilson arrived in Bloomington in 2011 the Hoosiers have given the Buckeyes some great battles and 2016 was no different. IU ultimately lost 38-17, but they put a scare into OSU and came out with their heads held high.

This game was not without its head scratching moments though. Indiana left a lot of points on the field and the offensive play calling was absolutely brutal at times. Indiana tried to force Devine Redding and the running game against a defense that was awesome against the run. IU ran the ball 50 times for 99 yards, while basically taking the ball out of Richard Lagow’s hands. Big swings in this game occurred when Indiana failed to come away with touchdowns on two trips inside the 10 and gave up a 91-yard kick return to Paris Campbell right before halftime, which led to an easy Buckeye TD. While there is no shame in losing to Ohio State in The ‘Shoe, this game was ultimately very frustrating for IU fans.

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2017 At First Glance Week One: Ohio State Buckeyes

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2017 At First Glance Week One: Ohio State Buckeyes

Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

One hundred days, that is all that stands between Indiana Football and a showdown with a top-five Ohio State team to open the season. Every year we have put out an early preview out for each team to provide fans with a quick glimpse of what to expect, who is returning, who departed, and possibly a change in coaching staffs that game week. So, sit back and enjoy because 100 days will go by quickly. We start our Early Preview Series with Indiana’s first opponent, the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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