Missouri Indiana- Game Information
By John Bauman
Game Information
Time- 7:00 PM CT
TV- Big Ten Network
Location- Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana
Vegas Line- Missouri by 1.5
Weather- Cool and Clear, Around 63 degrees by game time. Slight North Northwest wind, Humidity at 58%. Otherwise known as a great night for football.
Teams- Missouri Tigers v. Indiana Hoosiers
Missouri– 2-0 this season, 5-7 last year (2-6 SEC)
Wins- Murray State, Toledo
Top Performers this season, Offensive Categories
Rushing- Henry Josie- 142 yards, 3 TDs
Passing- James Franklin- 540 yards, 4 TDs
Receiving- Dorial Green-Beckham- 134 yards, 1 TD
Indiana– 2-1 this season, 4-8 last year (2-6 Big Ten)
Wins- Indiana State, Bowling Green
Losses- Navy
Top Performers this season, Offensive Categories
Rushing- Tevin Coleman- 334 yards, 5 TDs
Passing- Nate Sudfield- 917 yards, 10 TDs
Receiving- Cody Latimer- 210 yards, 1 TD
Four Quarters (Four things to watch)
1) Missouri’s James Franklin playing against a better defense
Franklin has put up good stats so far this season, and has been aided by a stronger receiving core and running game. But both games this season were against weak competition, so watch how Franklin performs against the better Indiana defense.
2) The Tiger secondary against strong passing competition
EJ Gaines leads the consistently average Missouri secondary, who will have their hands full with the Hoosiers this week. Nate Sudfield can throw, and lots of Hoosiers are there to do the catching. The depth and speed at wide receiver will challenge Missouri. Hopefully for the Tigers, the secondary can come up with a pick or two and contain the Indiana offense.
3) Time of possession
This game may come down to who keeps the ball longer, and who doesn’t turn the ball over. Both offenses can score and score quickly, so holding on to the ball and sustaining drives will give the defense a rest and lead to success. Also, winning the turnover battle in a close game like this one between two even teams is key.
4) Indiana QB Nate Sudfield
Sudfield has a strong arm and has been on fire the first three games. Looking to build off a solid freshman season, Sudfield has been very good through three games. It will be interesting to see what kind of success Sudfield can have on Saturday, playing in the first big game of this season. Missouri will try and shut down his passing attack on Saturday.