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Indiana Football vs Eastern Illinois: 5 impact players to watch

By Alec Lasley

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 31: Stevie Scott III #8 of the Indiana Hoosiers rushes for the touchdown during the second half against the Ball State Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 31: Stevie Scott III #8 of the Indiana Hoosiers rushes for the touchdown during the second half against the Ball State Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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BLOOMINGTON, IN – NOVEMBER 24: Rondale Moore #4 of the Purdue Boilermakers runs the ball after a reception during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, IN – NOVEMBER 24: Rondale Moore #4 of the Purdue Boilermakers runs the ball after a reception during the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Jerome Johnson (Indiana, DE)

One of the lone returning defensive lineman with a lot of experience, Jerome Johnson got off to a great start week one with five tackles and 1.5 sacks against Ball State.

Johnson, at 6-foot-3 and 294 pounds, is a big member of the d-line and could have a field day against the offensive line of Eastern Illinois that has limited experience up front.

In 2018 the Panthers gave up 22 sacks, and Johnson, who led the Hoosiers with 3.5 sacks, will look to disrupt the backfield all game long and take the rhythm away from Brantley and the rest of the Eastern Illinois offense that scored 50+ points twice last year.

It wouldn’t surprise me if Johnson continues his hot streak and adds another sack or two on Saturday.

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