Indiana football roundtable: IDS reporters make predictions for 2022 season
Indiana football team is in an interesting position this season. They had a combined record of 14-7 in both the 2019 and 2020 seasons. In 2021, they went 2-10 and didn't win a single conference game.
GARRETT NEWMAN believes that Shaun Shivers is the most valuable player on the Hoosier roster this season. Will FOLEY thinks that Tiawan Mullen is most talented player and a big leader in the locker room and on field. Jacob Supertich thinks Tianna Mullens is best player. The team's future is uncertain. The players' future at the quarterback position is also uncertain, so the importance of maintaining possession and moving the football on ground is paramount. If Cam Jones steps up in a way, the team could see more success.
Donaven McCulley will be a star for the Hoosiers this season. A.J. Barner will fill the tight end position vacated by Peyton Hendershot. The team will play in the Big Ten Championship game in 2022. The winner will receive the award. It will also be named the Breakout Player of the Year. For the rest of it, the team picks a player from the other team.
Indiana football reporters predict the team's success for 2022 season. They discuss the newcomers of the year. Newcomer of year goes to freshman Dasan McCullough. Junior wide receiver Cam Camper gets the second spot. New coach Deland McCullogh lost his position. Shaun Shivers and Josh Henderson get the third spot for newcomers. The team needs to improve its running game. It will have a one-two punch at the running back position this season with Shiver and Henderson. This year's team is led by freshman quarterback Donaven McCulley.
Tiawan Mullen will be the defensive player of the year for Indiana in 2022. Alfred Bryant will get All-Big Ten recognition. Dasan McCullough will have a significant impact on the Hoosier defense. Cam Jones will play a key role in the defense following Mcfadden's departure. He is the MVP candidate. The defensive back is Devon Matthews. They are the most experienced position group heading into the season.
The game of the season is the Old Oaken Bucket game between Indiana and Purdue. The game is a bitter rivalry between the two teams. Indiana is ranked No. 8 in the AP Poll and is fresh off its first College Football Playoff appearance. Michigan is No 8 and comes to Bloomington on October 8th. In 2015, Indiana won the game 89-89. In 2017, Michigan barely squeaked by with a game-winning touchdown in overtime.
Indiana's football team is expected to finish with a 6-6 record this season. The team plays Illinois, Idaho, Western Kentucky, Cincinnati and Michigan. They also play Penn State, Ohio State and on the road in weeks 9 through 11. Their most important game is against Michigan at Indiana. The reporters predict a 5-7 season and a bowl game berth. It's one of the consequences of playing in the Big Ten. For the fans, it's agony. they want a chance at a win. for the team. This year's schedule is easier than last year.
The Big Ten East is decided. Wisconsin is the favorite to win the title. The West is a mosh pit of teams. Minnesota will take advantage of an easier schedule and win a place in the Big 10 Championship game. The winner of the conference championship game will be decided in 2022. It will probably be between Ohio State and Michigan. Michigan won the league last season. They play each other in a championship. PJ Fleck's Minnesota Golden Gophers will win it. He will coach them to the championship in Lucas Oil Stadium. His team is led by Braelon Allen. Their team has a tough road schedule.
