Indiana football: Three bold predictions vs. Western Kentucky

Sep 10, 2022; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Josh Henderson (26) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Idaho Vandals during the second half at Memorial Stadium. The Hoosiers won 35-22. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2022; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Josh Henderson (26) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Idaho Vandals during the second half at Memorial Stadium. The Hoosiers won 35-22. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 10, 2022; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Connor Bazelak (9). Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

#1. Connor Bazelak silences doubters with 300+ passing yards and 2 TD’s

One would say that Hoosier Nation was about ready to throw Jack Tuttle into the game after what they saw from Connor Bazelak in the first half against Idaho. How did Bazelak respond to that adversity? He came out of halftime and threw for 148 yards and two touchdowns to A.J. Barner and D.J. Matthews Jr. in the third quarter.

With Bazelak finally showing up, expect the Hoosiers’ starting quarterback to come out with a chip on his shoulder and silencing all doubters with 300+ passing yards and two touchdown throws. He will continue to impress with some beautiful throws and not show many weaknesses against Western Kentucky on Saturday afternoon.