Indiana Football vs Ball State: 5 players to watch

Indiana Football vs Ball State: 5 impact players to watch

BLOOMINGTON, IN - SEPTEMBER 15: Stevie Scott #21 of the Indiana Hoosiers stretches for a touchdown as Mitch Larsen #29 of the Ball State Cardinals tries to make the stop at Memorial Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

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BLOOMINGTON, IN – OCTOBER 20: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Indiana Hoosiers looks to pass while under pressure from Shareef Miller #48 of the Penn State Nittany Lions in the second 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) /

Michael Penix Jr. (Indiana, QB)

Penix was named the starter this week after a tough quarterback battle between himself, Jack Tuttle and 2018’s starter Peyton Ramsey.

Appearing in three games last season converting 21-of-34 passes in the air along with a touchdown, Penix suffered a tough knee injury during the Penn State contest, ultimately ending his season.

Penix is a dual-threat quarterback which will be tough for a Ball state defense that averaged just over two sacks a game last year.

At 6-foot-3 with speed and a terrific arm, going up against a Ball State very experienced secondary, it will be interesting to see how Penix handles the season opener.

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