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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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James Sheehan (Eastern Illinois, TE)

The Second Team All-OVC selection in 2018 comes into this season with high expectations as one of the only non-freshmen pass catchers on the Panthers roster.

Collecting 50 catches for 544 yards and three touchdowns, Sheehan was the security blanket for both quarterbacks as he had eight games of four or more receptions last season.

In week one, Sheehan went for three catches for 54 yards, but was under tight coverage all game long.

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At 6-foot-3 and 220 yards, Sheehan is a matchup problem for almost any defense and Indiana’s linebackers will need to be on their “A” game when matched up against him.

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