#5-INDIANA HOOSIERS

The surprise team in the Big Ten this year will be the Indiana Hoosiers, yes the Indiana Hoosiers. Kevin Wilson returns 3 capable quarterbacks and several solid offensive weapons. Not since the days of Vaughn Dunbar have the Hoosiers been relevant but we are projecting a revival this fall in Bloomington.

Tre Roberson is back from injury and will likely regain his starting quarterback position come the 2013 opener. Stephen Houston will be the primary ball carrier and the always reliable Shane Wynn will be Roberson’s favorite target again this fall. Despite running 3 quarterbacks out there last season, Indiana finished with a top 20 passing attack in the country.
The defense of Indiana will determine if this is truly to be a special season or another long fall in Bloomington.

Another season of finishing in the 100s for total defense will not allow the Hoosiers to take that important next step for the program. Senior Greg Heban and junior Mark Murphy form an exception safety tandem while linebacker David Cooper remains the clear cut leader of this unit.

Indiana plays all 4 non-conference games at home and figures to only be challenged by Missouri in late September. Once the Big Ten slate fires up, the Hoosiers will have their fifth straight home game when Penn State comes calling. Indiana avoids Iowa, Northwestern and Nebraska.

PREDICTION: 4-0 non-conference, 5-3 conference, 9-3 overall.