FORT WAYNE – When: Noon today
Where: Ryan Field (47,130/Natural Grass)
Radio: 1250AM, 102.7 FM
TV: Big Ten Network
Records: Indiana 2-1, Northwestern 4-0
Line: Northwestern by 11 1/2
Series: Northwestern leads 45-34-1
On the web: For a video preview, go to the “Eyeing IU” blog at www.journalgazette.net.
Indiana
Offensive statistics
Points per game: 36 (32nd in FBS)
Yards per game: 538.3 (10th)
Passing yards per game: 326 (13th)
Rushing yards per game: 212.3 (31st)
Defensive statistics
Points per game: 21.3 (43rd)
Yards per game: 363.7 (59th)
Passing yards per game: 210.3 (45th)
Rushing yards per game: 153.3 (62nd)
Keys
Top 3 offensive players: QB Cameron Coffman 410 passing yards, 3 TDs; RB Stephen Houston 164 rushing yards, 3 TDs; WR Shane Wynn 145 receiving yards, 3 TDs
Top 3 defensive players: DT Adam Replogle 18 tackles; DT Larry Black Jr. 2 sacks; LB David Cooper 20 tackles
Keys to victory: The Hoosiers must contain Northwestern running back Venric Mark, who is fifth in the Big Ten in rushing (99.8 yards per game).
Injuries: QB Tre Roberson (leg), CB Michael Hunter (sports hernia) out; LB Chase Hoobler (neck/back) questionable
Northwestern
Offensive statistics
Points per game: 31.2 (50th in FBS)
Yards per game: 407.2 (63rd)
Passing yards per game: 186 (104th)
Rushing yards per game: 221.2 (27th)
Defensive statistics
Points per game: 18.5 (T-37th)
Yards per game: 367.5 (60th)
Passing yards per game: 294.8 (109th)
Rushing yards per game: 72.8 (11th)
Keys
Top 3 offensive players: QB Kain Colter 367 yards, 2 TDs, QB Trevor Siemian 364 passing yards, 1 TD; RB Venric Mark 399 rushing yards, 4 TD
Top 3 defensive players: LB Chi Chi Ariguzo 32 tackles, 5 1/2 tackles for loss; DE Tyler Scott 3 sacks; LB David Nwabuisi 26 tackles, 3 1/2 tackles for loss
Keys to victory: The Wildcats have to show improvement with their pass defense.
Injuries: S Jimmy Hall (undisclosed), CB Daniel Jones (undisclosed) out; WR Mike Jensen (undisclosed) doubtful
