Saturday, November 22, 2014

Ohio Stadium in Columbus

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The Indiana Hoosiers (3-7) will be facing the #7 Ohio State Buckeyes (9-1) on Saturday afternoon in a game between two of the best rushing teams in the nation. The Buckeyes blew out the Hoosiers 42-14 at home last year.

Last Saturday, Indiana lost their fifth game in a row when they were beaten 45-23 by Rutgers on the road. They did have 473 total yards in that game, but they were just 1-for-15 on their third down opportunities.

The Hoosiers have struggled in most areas this season, but they have been able to rush for 264.3 yards per game. Running back Tevin Coleman has had a great year by rushing for 1,678 yards with 12 touchdowns. Wide receiver Shane Wynn has caught 43 passes for 568 yards and three scores.

Ohio State kept their hot streak going last weekend when they defeated Minnesota 31-24 on the road. In that win, they rushed for 289 yards while their defense was able to hold Minnesota to just 303 total yards.

The Buckeyes are rushing for 263.1 yards per game and they are fifth in the country with 44.5 points per game. Quarterback J.T. Barrett has thrown for 2,356 yards with 29 touchdowns and just eight interceptions, while also rushing for 771 yards with a team-high nine rushing touchdowns. Wide receiver Michael Thomas has caught 35 passes for 583 yards and eight scores.

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Trends

Indiana Hoosiers are 2-7-1 Against the Spread

Indiana Hoosiers are 5-5-0 against the Over/Under

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Trends

Ohio State Buckeyes are 7-3-0 Against the Spread

Ohio State Buckeyes are 8-2-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Indiana Hoosiers

11/16/14 Backup QB Nate Boudreau Shoulder "?" Saturday vs. Ohio State
10/18/14 Backup QB Chris Covington Knee out for season
10/13/14 QB Nate Sudfeld Shoulder out for season
10/11/14 WR Isaiah Roundtree Achilles out for season
09/23/14 CB Kenny Mullen Knee out for season
09/23/14 LB Marcus Oliver Knee out for season
09/19/14 LB Steven Funderburk Back out for season
08/28/14 Backup RB Tommy Mister Knee out for season
08/22/14 WR Caleb Cornett Suspension out indefinitely

Ohio State Buckeyes

11/16/14 DB Armani Reeves Head "?" Saturday vs. Indiana
11/16/14 RB Bri'onte Dunn Leg "?" Saturday vs. Indiana
11/10/14 Backup RB Dontre Wilson Foot out for season
10/30/14 RB Rod Smith Personal out for season
10/24/14 LB Devan Bogard ACL out for season
09/25/14 WR Johnnie Dixon Knee out for season
09/13/14 DE Noah Spence Suspension out indefinitely
08/28/14 DB Marshon Lattimore Hamstring out for season
08/19/14 QB Braxton Miller Shoulder out for season
08/16/14 DL Dylan Thompson Knee out for season
08/14/14 WR Frank Epitropoulos Personal has left team
08/14/14 LB Kyle Berger ACL out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Ohio State

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