Indiana football faces Maryland on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET inside SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. Here are my three keys to the game for Indiana, plus a score prediction at the bottom.
Updated September 30, 2023 4:08 AMCoach Tom Allen and the Hoosiers are looking to bounce back from a rough outing against Akron last week, when they escaped with a 29-27 win in four overtimes.
The next step in Jaylin Lucas' development as a sophomore was lining up as a slot receiver after primarily playing running back and kick returner as a freshman in 2022. He shined in that role in Week 3 against Louisville, hauling in 10 receptions for 98 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Tayven Jackson found him in a variety of ways, including quick screens and down-field shots.
Allen said Thursday that Lucas' role in the passing game against Louisville is more in line with what he wants to see moving forward. Through four games, Indiana's offense ties for 11th in the Big Ten in points per game and ranks 12th in yards per game . Highlighting Lucas' impressive speed and agility in the passing game can help improve those numbers, and it should be a major focus Saturday against Maryland.
But against Akron, the offensive line took a concerning step back. Jackson faced pressure throughout the game, ultimately being sacked three times. The run game has struggled all year, and it was especially stagnant against Akron, averaging 2.7 yards per carry on 34 attempts. To make matters worse, Indiana failed to score on four separate plays from inside the two-yard line against Akron.
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