Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Special teams was an area where Indiana needed to upgrade after the 2019 season when multiple gaffs lead to painful losses. The Hoosiers have had a solid punter in Haydon Whitehead and place kicking had been steady with Griffin Oakes and Logan Justus until he fell apart in the last two games missing four field goals and a crucial extra point. Where the Hoosiers struggled at was in the kick and punt return department as well as just an overall coaching overhaul. This need was highlighted when Tennessee took advantage of poor communication and players out of position to execute an onside kick that helped the Volunteers steal a victory.