Despite the Indiana Hoosiers being ranked #2 in the country, they still operate with the mindset that they're getting disrespected nationally. It has allowed them to keep their foot on the gas and punish teams when they have them beat. Their defense will be able to keep this Nittany Lions offense sputtering, and look for them to keep their foot on the gas to cover this two touchdown spread.
I suspect the Hoosiers are going to want to beat Penn State by more than Ohio State did (24), but we don't even need that kind of dominance to cover this number. Indiana did get caught in a close game on the road earlier this season against Iowa, but I think the subsequent thrashing of Maryland in College Park can squash any concerns about road woes for the No. 2 team in the country. Indiana has one speed, and I don't think the presence of an interim coach will result in any mercy or pity from Curt Cignetti's group.
