Last year Indiana's defense was horrible in the first two games. Against Southern Illinois, a three win team, they won by 1 point giving up 47 points. Second game FIU was leading late in third quarter. Indiana tied it up with a field goal and then FIU fumbled it away at their own 16 yard line and Indiana scored. Later FIU had 4th and goal, down by 7, and threw a 96 yard pic 6. So Indiana wins by 14, not by being dominate, but by FIU giving it away.
Now Indiana has hired Tom Allen as D-coordinator. He brings his 4-2-5 defensive scheme that really improved USF. This could be the difference maker. It may take time for players to adjust to the new scheme but I now believe they should cover that 8 points even with an average D.
Last year Indiana's defense was horrible in the first two games. Against Southern Illinois, a three win team, they won by 1 point giving up 47 points. Second game FIU was leading late in third quarter. Indiana tied it up with a field goal and then FIU fumbled it away at their own 16 yard line and Indiana scored. Later FIU had 4th and goal, down by 7, and threw a 96 yard pic 6. So Indiana wins by 14, not by being dominate, but by FIU giving it away.
Now Indiana has hired Tom Allen as D-coordinator. He brings his 4-2-5 defensive scheme that really improved USF. This could be the difference maker. It may take time for players to adjust to the new scheme but I now believe they should cover that 8 points even with an average D.
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