Big Ten Football: Predicting The East Division

5. Indiana

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Can Wilson improve on last year’s record? Technically, yes. The Hoosiers scored points by the bucketful, but hemorrhaged points and yardage defensively. They allowed nearly 39 points and 528 yards per game in 2013, yet still managed five wins. That’s impressive itself.

Nine defensive starters return, so hopefully a season of being burned black has opened their eyes. Honestly, I doubt it has as quarterbacks had field days against the Hoosier secondary and there’s no reason to think that’ll change. Essentially, if your team can pass competently, it has a good chance of beating Indiana.

The offense, however, can win shootouts. While the 2013 defense gave up 39 points on average, the offense scored 38 and there’s a chance it could improve. If Indiana’s going to jump anyone in front of them, the Hoosiers need big years from quarterbacks Tre Robinson and Nate Sudfeld.

A dual-headed quarterback and speedy running back Tevin Coleman are a good start, but the Hoosiers lack experience at wide receiver.

Indiana will pick up one more win than last year, but their conference record remains the same.

Final Record: 6-7 (3-5)