Inside the Numbers: Idaho Vandals at Indiana Hoosiers

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Written by: Zach Greene (@zgreene650) 

The Indiana Hoosiers will have their home opener this Saturday at 7:30 on Big Ten Network when the Idaho Vandals come to Bloomington. Coaches and Players are excited to welcome fans back for the first time since November 2019. Fans will do their best to “Pack the Rock” this Saturday.

1)   Teams Have Never Played Each Other

  • Both schools have been struggled historically in their conferences with Indiana of late picking up steam while Idaho continues to rebuild their football program.

  • Idaho is coached by Paul Petrino who has been in the Idaho program since 1992

2)   Indiana will be a Heavily Favorite.

  • Even after a disappointing season opener against Iowa Vegas and the public will still be putting money on Indiana

  • Spread should be at least 17+ points.

  • Over/Under should be in the range of 52-57

  • According to https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/401282724, they give Indiana a 97% chance of winning the football game..

3)   The Hoosiers Offense Will Look for a Bounce back Game.

  • The Hoosiers offense only scored 6 points while leading in some offensive categories. Offensive Coordinator Nick Sheridan took credit for the Hoosiers poor performance. Quarterback Michael Penix will look to take advantage of Idaho who has been an historically bad football program

  • Only had 11 total first down

  • 6-18 on third downs

  • 233 all-purpose yards with no touchdowns

  • Averaged 2.5 yard per carry

  • Led the time of possession but had three turnovers

4)   Indiana will be welcoming Fans Back to Memorial Stadium for the First time Since November 13, 2019

  • Fans cannot wait to see the revamped program in person

  • Players and coaches have been preaching to “Pack the Rock”

  • Will be looking for a home field advantage

  • Expecting a great crowd

  • Student section and band!

5)   Idaho went 2-4 Last Season.

  • Their season was delayed, and they did not start play until February 27 against Eastern Washington winning 28-21.

  • Idaho went 0-3 in their road games in 2020 and 1-5 in road games in 2019

  • 2019 season was also a losing season for the Vandals going 5-7 and losing 79-7 against Penn State

  • Two Quarterback system with C.J. Jordan and Mike Beaudry. Combined for 277 yards passing last week in a 68-0 win.