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Big Ten Week 1 Power Rankings: Illinois Makes Strong Opening Claim

By Noah Strackbein

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Sep 1, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Richard Lagow (21) drops back to attempt a pass against the FIU Golden Panthers during the first half at FIU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Richard Lagow (21) drops back to attempt a pass against the FIU Golden Panthers during the first half at FIU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 12 Indiana

Week 1 result – 34-13 win over Florida International

Indiana looked good in their Week 1 opener against Florida International. After a shaky start through three quarters, the Hoosiers turned on the jets and took off in the fourth, scoring 22 unanswered points.

Indiana has a chance to be a decent team this season. Their running back, Devine Redding, ran for 135 yards and averaged 6.1 YPC. If Indiana can find a way to get into the end zone, they can use Redding to become one of the more dominant offenses in the Big Ten.

You could compare Indiana to teams like Penn State and Illinois, but the fact that the Hoosiers started the game so slow is why they fall to the bottom of the pile.

They’ll need to find a way to score more efficiently as the season moves on. With their defense being the strong suit, finding a scoring will on offense is the key to their 2016 success.

This is a team that has all the possibilities to surprise people this year. They’ll need to fix their issues before conference play starts if they want the dream to become a reality.

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