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[Bayou Boiler]

Maryland has been playing better lately. I think they hang a L on the Loosiers.

I don't think that Maryland is in as much of a state of disarray as a lot of people think. They have a pretty good offense. The key to beating Indiana seems to be to score 27 points. They don't have a very high powered offense but their defense seems to keep them in the game until late. I think that IU has a pretty good chance against Iowa for that reason. Iowa's offense is a ball control offense but not a high powered one. Minnesota is probably another good chance at a win for them. Outside of those teams, I think everyone else on their remaining schedule has too strong of an offense for IU to overcome. I see OSU, Penn State, Michigan and Purdue all putting up more than 28 points against them. For IU to beat either Michigan or Purdue, they're going to need to score on defense I would think. IMHO

 

[jsglenn4]

Well, before our game with them, two different prognosticators on ESPN said the same thing, FWIW. The ACC is pretty weak this year. They will make a bowl game.

This is a Purdue board so I'll make this my last comment on BC. They certainly could make a bowl this year, but to do so they'll probably have to beat Louisville and Florida State. They will be underdogs in all the remaining games. The Louisville game is certainly winnable, but FSU on the road will be tough despite their struggles. B1G officials are bad, but ACC officials may be worse and the 'Noles always get the calls at home. They will be clear underdogs against NC State, Miami, Virginia Tech, Clemson and Syracuse.

This was a good win for Purdue, but with regards to EPSN's comments, there's a reason those guys were working a Noon game as opposed to a 7PM headliner.

 

[SDBoiler1]

This is a Purdue board so I'll make this my last comment on BC. They certainly could make a bowl this year, but to do so they'll probably have to beat Louisville and Florida State. They will be underdogs in all the remaining games. The Louisville game is certainly winnable, but FSU on the road will be tough despite their struggles. B1G officials are bad, but ACC officials may be worse and the 'Noles always get the calls at home. They will be clear underdogs against NC State, Miami, Virginia Tech, Clemson and Syracuse.

This was a good win for Purdue, but with regards to EPSN's comments, there's a reason those guys were working a Noon game as opposed to a 7PM headliner.

I didn't say commentator, I said prognosticator. These people follow college football for a living and one of them covers the ACC almost exclusively. VaTech and Syracuse are not exactly powerhouse teams this year. Yes, Syracuse took Clemson to the wire, but they still lost. VaTech lost to Old Dominion. Syracuse is kind of like IU in that they often start out the season strong and then fade in conference play. I expect that to happen again this year.

 

[SDBoiler1]

I don't think that Maryland is in as much of a state of disarray as a lot of people think. They have a pretty good offense. The key to beating Indiana seems to be to score 27 points. They don't have a very high powered offense but their defense seems to keep them in the game until late. I think that IU has a pretty good chance against Iowa for that reason. Iowa's offense is a ball control offense but not a high powered one. Minnesota is probably another good chance at a win for them. Outside of those teams, I think everyone else on their remaining schedule has too strong of an offense for IU to overcome. I see OSU, Penn State, Michigan and Purdue all putting up more than 28 points against them. For IU to beat either Michigan or Purdue, they're going to need to score on defense I would think. IMHO

I think Maryland will roll IU. Maryland is beatable, but they are playing well despite their coaching situation. They have a number of good athletes and a powerful running game. I think Iowa beats IU by grinding them down. 'Lil PJ probably loses to the glorified HS Coach because Minnesota has lost nearly all of their playmakers and definitely their best RBs.

 

[BoilerFYF]

I don't think that Maryland is in as much of a state of disarray as a lot of people think. They have a pretty good offense. The key to beating Indiana seems to be to score 27 points. They don't have a very high powered offense but their defense seems to keep them in the game until late.

I think Hoosier fan is gonna be a lotttttt more ticked off on bucket day than they think

And keep in mind when I say that I predicted a 1-3 start ..

 

[Courthouse Carp]

See MSU game for future results. Your 2/3 full stadium empties out at halftime because IUFB is a broken record.

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

That's why they play the games. Ya'll may be right, but then again, maybe not. Good luck the rest of the season except against IU. Must be nice knowing there is no way you can lose.

I agree but who on IU's team provides them with a difference maker type of player against better teams. The reason IU had real chances back in the early 2000's against anyone in the conference was because of Randle-El. The reason you had chances 3-4 years consecutively was because you had two top flight WR's and a heck of a RB to pair them with. What skill position players do you have who would scare opposing D coordinators? What defensive players can disrupt a game on a consistent level like Scales did?

I just don't see the overall play makers for IU this season:

Ramsey is the 8th rated QB in the conference while throwing the third most INT's and also averaging the 11th most yards per completion at 6.4.

Stevie Scott is 4th overall in rushing at 464 yards total but in qualifying number of attempts sits at 25th in yards per carry all while getting the second most attempts in the conference at 98.

At the WR position, your highest ranked WR for yards per game is Whop Philyor at 194 total yards which places him tied for 21st. For average yards per reception, Donavan Hale is 19th (12.6), Philyor is 32nd (10.8) and then a trio of IU WR's at 35th, 37th, and 38th.

As a comparison, Purdue:
Blough is #2 in passing yards, 3rd in rating, 4th in TD's, and has thrown 1 INT.

Knox is 6th overall in the conference at 390 yards but Jones is 18th with 240 yards. Both Purdue backs average 5.6 yards per carry, good enough for 14th and 15th. Knox is also tied for 3rd in the conference with 5 TD's.

At WR, Purdue has the leading WR in the conference in Moore with 457 total receiving yards, has the most receptions at 41, and averaging 11.1 yards per catch (27th). However, two other players are averaging near the top of the conference in yards per reception, yards per game, and receptions. TE Brycen Hopkins averages 18.1 yards per catch (5th), has 308 total yards (4th), and 17 total catches (13th). WR Isaac Zico averages 18.1 yards per catch (4th) on 15 receptions (21st), and has 272 total yards (11th). Sparks (29th total yards) and Wright (32nd total yards) all rank higher than the other IU WR/TE's.

If Indiana is going to rely on their offense to carry them this season, the stats tell a different story as opposed to Purdue. Indiana is truly going to struggle against the tougher opponents on their schedule as brought forward in my earlier post when looking historically at the program. When you look at the stats for this season, it tells a similar story.

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

This is a Purdue board so I'll make this my last comment on BC. They certainly could make a bowl this year, but to do so they'll probably have to beat Louisville and Florida State. They will be underdogs in all the remaining games. The Louisville game is certainly winnable, but FSU on the road will be tough despite their struggles. B1G officials are bad, but ACC officials may be worse and the 'Noles always get the calls at home. They will be clear underdogs against NC State, Miami, Virginia Tech, Clemson and Syracuse.

This was a good win for Purdue, but with regards to EPSN's comments, there's a reason those guys were working a Noon game as opposed to a 7PM headliner.

ESPN's FPI for BC's remaining games where they are favored right now:

Louisville: 85.4%
FSU: 55%
Syracuse: 58%

There are 3 games which gets them to 7 wins on the season since they are currently 4-1. The thing is, if Dillon gets going in a game against a team like Virginia Tech, NC State, or Miami...all of which have shown real weaknesses at times on defense....he is good enough to carry a team to a victory.

My guess: BC ends up 7-5 but has a good shot at 8-4.