Just as Hamlet had a single tragic flaw, and I honestly can’t remember what it was, so does Indiana. They can’t stop the passing game. Last week, Northwestern’s Aidan Chiles exploded for 293 passing yards and 2 touchdowns and no interceptions in a 29-23 loss to Indiana. Rutgers Dylan Lonergan was similarly productive against USC throwing for 252 yards and 3 TDS, but also had a dreadful 2 interceptions. One of which was a pick 6, which ended up being the difference in the game. Dylan will need to be productive and accurate, if we are to beat Indiana.
Getting back to the Northwestern- Indiana Game,
140 of those passing yards went to a single receiver, TE Luke Dehnicke. And it just so happens Rutgers has a similarly large receiver in 6’6” Korey Duff, who is currently putting up All American numbers, and is currently the #4 receiver in the country in terms of receiving yards with an average of 137.5 receiving yards per game. At his current pace , he will eclipse Kenny Britt’s school record of 1,371 receiving yards, and end up with 1,650 total. Thus Rutgers is uniquely qualified to exploit Indiana’s biggest weakness. Korey won’t have to do it alone. He will have help as Indiana will do its best to take away Korey, by shading coverage towards his side. Rutgers has ample complements. Slot Jourdain Houston is the #2 receiver on the year with 159 receiving yards. Ben Black has 127 receiving yards to go along with a TD. Reserve receivers could also have a big impact on the game. Elias Coke, who might replace Duff, when he leaves, had a nice 16 yard TD grab vs USC. Vernon Allen III also had a key TD grab against USC, of 28 yards. Antwan Raymond, who had 39 receiving yards against USC against USC, also figures to be a target against Indiana.
Unlike Northwestern, Rutgers passing game is nicely complemented by a powerful running game. Antwan Raymond, the #8 rusher in the country, has been averaging 109.5 rushing yards per game. He is nicely complemented by Clay Thevinin who seems to see significant action in short yardage situations. I would also expect to see freshman Aidan Gibson, a huge powerful back, who saw significant action against Howard.
The powerful passing game and running game helps Rutgers defeat Indiana straight up. I think the final toll is Rutgers 52 Indiana 49 in a high scoring game. You probably noticed I didn’t mention the defense. We’re not playing defense this year. Our way to victory is to score, score, score.
Getting back to the Northwestern- Indiana Game,
140 of those passing yards went to a single receiver, TE Luke Dehnicke. And it just so happens Rutgers has a similarly large receiver in 6’6” Korey Duff, who is currently putting up All American numbers, and is currently the #4 receiver in the country in terms of receiving yards with an average of 137.5 receiving yards per game. At his current pace , he will eclipse Kenny Britt’s school record of 1,371 receiving yards, and end up with 1,650 total. Thus Rutgers is uniquely qualified to exploit Indiana’s biggest weakness. Korey won’t have to do it alone. He will have help as Indiana will do its best to take away Korey, by shading coverage towards his side. Rutgers has ample complements. Slot Jourdain Houston is the #2 receiver on the year with 159 receiving yards. Ben Black has 127 receiving yards to go along with a TD. Reserve receivers could also have a big impact on the game. Elias Coke, who might replace Duff, when he leaves, had a nice 16 yard TD grab vs USC. Vernon Allen III also had a key TD grab against USC, of 28 yards. Antwan Raymond, who had 39 receiving yards against USC against USC, also figures to be a target against Indiana.
Unlike Northwestern, Rutgers passing game is nicely complemented by a powerful running game. Antwan Raymond, the #8 rusher in the country, has been averaging 109.5 rushing yards per game. He is nicely complemented by Clay Thevinin who seems to see significant action in short yardage situations. I would also expect to see freshman Aidan Gibson, a huge powerful back, who saw significant action against Howard.
The powerful passing game and running game helps Rutgers defeat Indiana straight up. I think the final toll is Rutgers 52 Indiana 49 in a high scoring game. You probably noticed I didn’t mention the defense. We’re not playing defense this year. Our way to victory is to score, score, score.
