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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COLUMBUS, OH – OCTOBER 6: Nick Westbrook #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers catches a 19-yard touchdown pass over Jeffrey Okudah #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

Nick Westbrook (Indiana, WR)

Now with Penix as the starting quarterback, look for the playbook to be opened up for Westbrook to make big explosive plays as he did back in 2016.

Last year, albeit still leading the team in yards (590) and second in receptions (42), was a down year statistically as he was still recovering from an ACL injury he suffered in 2016.

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With a 6-foot-3 frame, Westbrook will be the perfect player to connect with Penix, as his big arm will allow Westbrook to force matchup problems against smaller defensive backs downfield.

It’s not only important to get Westbrook off to a quick start, but also for him and Penix to click early with their chemistry, however that may come.

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