The biggest plus is that Sayin figured things out, but by then it was too late. That definitely matters in a rematch, though. For the first time this year, they looked like a team that replaced a lot of guys on offense. Sometimes you need those games and to learn from them. We’ll see how they respond.
Not sure why Hartline waited so long to go to the PA TE roll outs. When the OL is getting beat like that, you cannot keep setting up the slower developing downfield passing attack when Indiana was going to take it away anyway. Also, trust Bo, he played a great game.
I think every issue outside of the OL is fixable, and the OL can still improve. That and having film for Sayin on what they were doing is helpful.
The defense did most everything they could, and at some point you can’t do much when you’re getting tackled. The CBs are the sole weakspot, if you can call it that, so they need ways to generate quicker pressure.
This was a frustrating game, but also tough to play right after a huge win over Michigan. Glad it happened now and at least gives them a shot to improve more before the playoffs.
