By the Numbers: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Missouri Tigers

While they play the game on the field, much can be learned
by the numbers after the game. With the game just coming to a close, we take a
quick look at the statistics that changed the game in week four against
Missouri.

• First and foremost, the game ended with the
  Tigers topping Indiana 33-20 in first downs
• The time of possession was quite telling as
  Missouri controlled the ball for 36:45
  compared to just 23:15 for the
  Hoosiers.
• After a phenomenal start to the season for the
  Indiana running game, the Tigers outgained on the ground 280-98.
• While the 3 interceptions for Nate Sudfeld
  should obviously be a big concern, the fact that he averaged just 5.9 yards per attempt is truly
  troubling. That was half of what he averaged on the season heading into week
  four.
• Not only did the Hoosiers not execute, they also
  shot themselves in the foot, committing 8
  penalties on the night.
• Third down efficiency was a big story all night.
  The Tigers executed half of their 16
  opportunities in addition to picking up a first down on their lone attempt on
  fourth down. Indiana on the other hand were just 5 of 17 on first down
  and 1 of 2 on fourth. When you don’t move the chains there is no rhythm or
  continuity on offense.
• The Hoosiers had 16 drives; none of them lasted for more than 9 plays.
• Starting field position was a problem all day.
  Indiana’s average starting position was just inside of their own 23-yard line. They only started one
  drive outside of their own 30 on the
  day. On the other hand the Tigers average starting position was just about the 31-yard line, and started four drives
  from beyond their own 40-yard line.
• Missouri’s 625
  total yards was the most Indiana has ever allowed to an opponent at Memorial
  stadium.
• The Hoosiers punted 9 times tonight, they had punted just 5 times in the previous 5
  games.
• Cody Latimer missed back-to-back career high
  performances by just a single yard.
• Greg Heban had 2 interceptions on the night bringing his career total up to 8.
• The Hoosiers drop to 2-2 with the close of their non-conference slate.
• Kevin Wilson is now 7-21 overall, and 5-7 in
  non-conference games during his time as Indiana head coach
• Indiana has 14
  days to rally the troops before their next game when they kick the Big Ten
  season off against Penn State.