Indiana Football: 3 takeaways from comfortable win over Rutgers

2. The Hoosiers are dangerous at the skill positions

When you are building a program, life is easier when you have a game-changer at quarterback. It is that much better if you have playmakers at the skill positions. Indiana has its quarterback, but Indiana also has some dangerous skill position players. They were on full display against Rutgers.

Though he struggled in this game, Stevie Scott is a solid running back. Scott, who had 81 yards rushing today, is not only a dangerous runner, but he is also effective in the passing game both as a receiver and blocker. In addition to Scott, Indiana has a three-headed hydra at the receiver.

Not only are these three young men excellent pass catchers, but they also have some of the best names in college football. Indiana’s most dangerous receiver is Whop Philyor. He has great hands and is dynamic after the catch. If Philyor is one on one in space, he scores. Ty Fryfogle is the possession receiver. He is the receiver who gets you six on third and five. Every team needs a receiver who knows how to get open — he is that receiver.

Finally is the tight end Peyton Hendershot who can line up anywhere on the field and patrol the seams leaving the boundary open for Philyor and Fryfogle.