Indiana Football Week 8 Depth Chart, Injury Notes

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana travels to Rutgers for a Week 8 matchup at Midday ET on Saturday.

The Hoosiers are determined for a bounce-back sport after 4 consecutive losses adopted a 3-0 begin. Indiana was inside one rating heading into the fourth quarter in every of the final three video games, however did not execute down the stretch. Indiana coach Tom Allen stated there’s frustration from the group after current video games, however he is seen a mature response from gamers who wish to make a change.

“The muse of who you’re will get uncovered when issues go fallacious, and it additionally will get strengthened I believe,” Allen stated. “So it is an fascinating course of that you simply undergo when difficulties come up in life and to a group. The very core of who you’re, that needs to be the inspiration that you simply maintain onto. That is your anchor when issues are exhausting and when issues are tough and when issues are going towards you.”

Probably the most drastic distinction on this week’s depth chart comes at defensive finish. Heading into final week, redshirt junior Beau Robbins was listed because the beginning defensive finish, however he is the third string on the depth chart launched on Monday. Fifth-year senior James Head Jr. is listed because the starter at defensive finish, and redshirt sophomore Myles Jackson stays at second string. 

Linebacker Cam Jones will stay out this week, however Allen is hoping to get beginning cornerback Jaylin Williams again from a shoulder damage that sidelined him towards Michigan and Maryland. 

Backup quarterback Jack Tuttle introduced his intentions to enter the switch portal on Monday, however Allen stated that doesn’t change Tuttle’s standing as a group captain or second-string quarterback behind Connor Bazelak. 

“He is been an excellent chief for us,” Allen stated. “He is been an excellent teammate, and I do not count on that to vary. He and I are on the identical web page with that, and I’ve lots of love and respect for Jack. Admire all he is finished for us. He’ll end out with our group and do every part the suitable method, as he is at all times finished, and I do not count on something to vary alongside these strains.”

This is Indiana’s Week 8 depth chart.

OFFENSE

LT

70 Luke Haggard 6-7 305 Sr.+

77 Joshua Gross sales Jr. 6-6 311 Fr.-R

LG

50 Zach Carpenter 6-5 305 Jr.-R

53 Vinny Fiacable 6-4 308 Fr.-R

C

56 Mike Katic 6-4 310 Jr.-R

62 Cameron Knight 6-3 295 So.-R

55 Caleb Murphy 6-4 295 So.-R

RG

73 Tim Weaver 6-6 313 Jr.-R

67 Kahlil Benson 6-6 313 So.-R

RT

51 Parker Hanna 6-5 302 Sr.+

77 Joshua Gross sales Jr. 6-6 311 Fr.-R

WR

10 Andison Coby 6-2 175 Jr.

1 Donaven McCulley 6-5 210 So.

18 Javon Swinton 6-2 190 Jr.

WR

7 D.J. Matthews Jr. 5-11 160 Gr.+

0 Emery Simmons 6-1 186 Sr.

TE

88 AJ Barner 6-6 252 Jr.

48 James Bomba 6-6 251 Fr.-R

–or–

84 Aaron Steinfeldt 6-5 246 Fr.-R

WR

6 Cam Camper 6-2 202 Jr.

19 Malachi Holt-Bennett 6-3 188 So.

QB

9 Connor Bazelak 6-3 224 Jr.-R

14 Jack Tuttle 6-4 212 Sr.-R

RB

2 Shaun Shivers 5-7 186 Sr.+

26 Josh Henderson 5-11 215 Sr.

12 Jaylin Lucas 5-9 185 Fr.

DEFENSE

DE

6 James Head Jr. 6-5 257 Sr.+

10 Myles Jackson 6-2 255 So.-R

41 Beau Robbins 6-5 272 Jr.-R

DT

94 Demarcus Elliott 6-3 315 Sr.+

47 JH Tevis 6-4 283 Sr.-R

91 LeDarrius Cox 6-4 320 Jr.-R

DT

50 Sio Nofoagatoto’a 6-3 315 Sr.

51 Patrick Lucas Jr. 6-3 322 Jr.-R

BULL

92 Alfred Bryant 6-2 250 Sr.-R+

0 Dasan McCullough 6-5 230 Fr.

LB

44 Aaron Casey 6-2 225 Sr.-R

8 Jared Casey 6-3 215 Jr.-R

LB

5 Bradley Jennings Jr. 6-1 221 Sr.-R+

43 Matt Hohlt 6-2 222 Fr.-R

HUSKY

21 Noah Pierre 5-11 176 Sr.-R

16 Jordan Grier 6-0 199 So.

CB

23 Jaylin Williams 6-0 185 Sr.+

7 Christopher Keys 6-0 183 So.-R

S

1 Devon Matthews 6-2 206 Sr.+

19 Josh Sanguinetti 6-1 190 Jr.-R

–or–

24 Bryson Bonds 6-1 207 Jr.

S

31 Bryant Fitzgerald 6-0 206 Sr.-R+

17 Jonathan Haynes 5-11 202 Gr.+

CB

3 Tiawan Mullen 5-10 181 Sr.

9 Brylan Lanier 6-1 176 Fr.-R

SPECIAL TEAMS

PK

93 Charles Campbell 5-9 170 Sr.-R

80 Chris Freeman 6-2 192 So.-R

KO

80 Chris Freeman 6-2 192 So.-R

93 Charles Campbell 5-9 170 Sr.-R

P

94 James Evans 6-1 218 So.

96 Alejandro Quintero 6-1 195 So.

LS

95 Sean Wracher 6-4 207 Sr.

97 Jake Wellmann 6-1 216 So.-R

H

94 James Evans 6-1 218 So.

96 Alejandro Quintero 6-1 195 So.

KR

12 Jaylin Lucas 5-9 185 Fr.

10 Andison Coby 6-2 175 Jr.

PR

7 D.J. Matthews Jr. 5-11 160 Gr.+

80 Connor Delp 5-10 170 Fr.-R

Associated tales on Indiana soccer: 

• GREG SCHIANO PREVIEWS INDIANA: Rutgers soccer coach Greg Schiano mentioned the group’s current change at offensive coordinator, in addition to the continuing quarterback rotation and what he expects from coach Tom Allen and the Indiana Hoosiers. CLICK HERE
• TOM ALLEN, WALT BELL COMMENT ON JACK TUTTLE TRANSFERRING: Indiana backup quarterback Jack Tuttle determined to enter the switch portal on Monday, however he’ll stay with the group till the top of the season. Indiana coach Tom Allen and offensive coordinator Walt Bell expressed their appreciation for Jack Tuttle’s management this season. CLICK HERE
• EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JACK TUTTLE: Indiana quarterback Jack Tuttle is coming into the switch portal so he can play elsewhere in 2023, however not like many transfers, the redshirt-senior captain is staying with the Hoosiers all through this season ”as a result of I really like my guys an excessive amount of.” CLICK HERE
• INDIANA SLIGHT UNDERDOG AT RUTGERS: Indiana soccer (3-4) travels to Rutgers (3-3) for a Week 8 matchup at Midday ET. Rutgers begins the week as a three-point favourite. CLICK HERE