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College Football Week 11: 5 bold predictions

By Jordan Luth

Sep 24, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) is seen during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) is seen during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Leon Thornton III (21) hands the ball off to Indiana Hoosiers running back Devine Redding (34) during the first half of the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Leon Thornton III (21) hands the ball off to Indiana Hoosiers running back Devine Redding (34) during the first half of the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Indiana ends Penn State’s hot streak

Ever since Penn State beat Ohio State, they have shot up the rankings and are currently sitting at No. 10 in the college football playoff. They are No. 12 in the AP poll as well. Penn State is on a five game win streak and have blown out their last two opponents.  Indiana comes in on a two game win streak and have played very well and stuck around in every big game that they have played all year.

Although Indiana is only 1-2 in games against ranked teams this year, they have played very well in their two losses.  They played Nebraska into the last minute of the game, and while the they lost by 21 points to Ohio State, they held J.T Barrett to under 100 yards passing and forced two turnovers. Indiana’s defense has played well all year. Indiana’s defense showing up for this game won’t be the problem, it will be their offense. They have run a two-quarterback system recently and its seems to have sparked their offense. Zander Diamont on the ground and Richard Lagow threw the air. Penn State will rely on Trace McSorley and Saquon Barkley. McSorley has only thrown three picks all year and has stabilized Penn State after a 2-2 start.

Indiana will need their offense to play to its full potential to keep up with the way Penn State has been scoring recently. If IU’s defense can hold them down early and let Indiana find a grove on offense, they will have a great chance at beating a top 10 team.

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