The talent level and ability of a team’s walk-ons can often serve as a barometer of the overall health of a college football program. These unsung heroes play a vital role in the team’s weekly preparations for an upcoming opponent. They put in just as much work, if not more in some cases than their teammates on scholarship, but do so without the fanfare and playing time. As a former walk-on at North Carolina, Indiana Head Coach Kevin Wilson is aware of the value a good group of walk-ons can bring to a team, “As we continue to improve our program with strong recruiting classes, it is also important to continue to develop our walk-on program.”