Indiana Football has a bigger offensive problem than Josh Hoover, and the numbers from the Minnesota game prove it. The Hoosiers improved to 8-1 after their 23-16 overtime win against Minnesota, but Indiana converted just 2 of 13 third-down attempts despite gaining 419 total yards. That lack of offensive consistency could become a serious issue as Curt Cignetti's team prepares for USC and the final stretch of the season. In today's Locked On Hoosiers HIT, Jacob Goins explains why Indiana's offensive problems go beyond the quarterback position. He breaks down the struggles on third down, the need for better offensive-line run blocking, and why Indiana's running backs must help take pressure off Josh Hoover or Grant Wilson. Can Indiana establish a more reliable running game? What needs to change during the bye week? And can the Hoosiers fix these issues before USC comes to Bloomington? Subscribe to Locked On Hoosiers HIT for twice-daily, five-minute coverage of Indiana Football, Indiana Basketball and the biggest Hoosiers storylines. Indiana Football, Indiana Hoosiers, Josh Hoover, Grant Wilson, Curt Cignetti, Indiana offensive struggles, Indiana third down conversions, Indiana Minnesota football, Indiana vs USC, Indiana offensive line, Indiana running backs, Indiana football bye week, Indiana football 2026, Big Ten football, Locked On Hoosiers HIT #IndianaFootball #IUHoosiers #JoshHoover #GrantWilson #CurtCignetti
Indiana Football has a bigger offensive problem than Josh Hoover, and the numbers from the Minnesota game prove it.
The Hoosiers improved to 8-1 after their 23-16 overtime win against Minnesota, but Indiana converted just 2 of 13 third-down attempts despite gaining 419 total yards. That lack of offensive consistency could become a serious issue as Curt Cignetti's team prepares for USC and the final stretch of the season.
In today's Locked On Hoosiers HIT, Jacob Goins explains why Indiana's offensive problems go beyond the quarterback position. He breaks down the struggles on third down, the need for better offensive-line run blocking, and why Indiana's running backs must help take pressure off Josh Hoover or Grant Wilson.
Can Indiana establish a more reliable running game? What needs to change during the bye week? And can the Hoosiers fix these issues before USC comes to Bloomington?
Subscribe to Locked On Hoosiers HIT for twice-daily, five-minute coverage of Indiana Football, Indiana Basketball and the biggest Hoosiers storylines.
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