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!