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Indiana Football: 5 reasons why IU will make a bowl game in 2019

By Zacarias Olvera

Indiana players greet fans as they head into the stadium prior to action between the Michigan Wolverines and Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana on November 11, 2006. Michigan won 34-3. (Photo by G. N. Lowrance/Getty Images)
Indiana players greet fans as they head into the stadium prior to action between the Michigan Wolverines and Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana on November 11, 2006. Michigan won 34-3. (Photo by G. N. Lowrance/Getty Images) /
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BLOOMINGTON, IN – OCTOBER 20: Peyton Ramsey #12 of the Indiana Hoosiers throws a pass while under pressure against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the third quarter of the game at Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Bloomington, Indiana. Penn State won 33-28. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, IN – OCTOBER 20: Peyton Ramsey #12 of the Indiana Hoosiers throws a pass while under pressure against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the third quarter of the game at Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Bloomington, Indiana. Penn State won 33-28. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

3. Strong offensive skill player depth

With an experienced wide receiver core to support the projected improved Indiana quarterback position, the passing game could be refined as fifth year receivers Nick Westbrook and Donovan Hale bring plenty of experience along with explosive juniors Whop Philyor and Ty Fryfogle.

The team’s run game will also be a focal point, as sophomore Stevie Scott III returns following a promising true freshman season where he rushed for over 1,100 yards. He will be supported by four-star running back Sampson James and sophomore Ronnie Walker Jr.

Cole Gest returns to the lineup after missing last season with an ACL injury and will be a crucial hybrid back as someone who can catch the ball out of the backfield.

In addition to the depth on the outside, Indiana returns a tenured upperclassmen offensive lineman.

This combination of veterans and depth will make the Hoosiers a threat to compete in many games so long as they avoid injuries.

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