I sat down with Buckeyes Wire writer and Ohio State of Mind podcast co-host Joshua Keatley to discuss the biggest game of the week, as Ohio State host Indiana on Saturday.
Keatley talks where he ranks Kurtis Rouke amongst other elite college football quarterbacks, what impact Curt Cignetti has made and his final prediction for the top five matchup on Saturday afternoon.
Don James: Where does Kurtis Rourke rank among top quarterbacks in the nation ?
Josh Keatley: Rourke is a top 15 quarterback no questions asked and you could even make an argument that he belongs in the top 10. He is the most athletic QB size/speed wise in the Big Ten.
Don James: What do you make of Curt Cignetti and IU’s Cinderella season ?
Josh Keatley: Curt Cignetti is the best coach in the Big Ten and everyone knew he would transform IU, but I never would have guessed it would be this fast.
Don James: If Indiana losses this game as projected, do you still think they get in the playoffs at 11-1, assuming they also beat Purdue at home next week?
Josh Keatley: There is a lot of season left before I can make any playoff predictions, but I do think they make a strong case at 11-1.
Don James: What's your final prediction for Saturday's matchup?
Josh Keatley: I think Ohio State can win convincingly. The talent gap is pretty big and Ohio State has been in situations like this before, it also helps it is at home. Ohio State 35, Indiana 21