Indiana Football PFF Grades vs. Rutgers: Turbo Richard Leads, Defense Controls the Run
Coach Griff breaks down Indiana’s PFF grades against Rutgers, including Turbo Richard, Josh Hoover, pass protection, run defense and coverage.
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5 Things That Matter: Next Man Up for Indiana at Rutgers
Indiana heads to Rutgers for its first road test with questions in the running back room. Coach Griff breaks down five things that matter, including whether Josh Hoover could become part of the run game.
Coach Griff’s Film Room: The Triangle Read: Hoover’s Boundary Throw to Marsh
Coach Griff maps the options in Indiana’s dropback concept and highlights Josh Hoover’s precise boundary completion to Nick Marsh.
Josh Hoover vs. Fernando Mendoza: Are We Comparing the Same Four Games?
Josh Hoover’s first four games stack up surprisingly well with Fernando Mendoza’s 2025 start. Coach Griff compares explosive production—and the clutch test Hoover has not yet faced.
First Look at Rutgers: The Record Says 1–3, but Indiana Should Look Deeper
Indiana heads to Rutgers for its first road test of 2026. A First Look examines the Scarlet Knights, series history, advanced metrics, quarterback efficiency and the debut of the Coach Bot Metric Line.
Coach Griff’s Big Ten Power Rankings: The Film Forces a Shakeup at the Top
Ohio State takes No. 1 as Coach Griff’s Week 5 Big Ten Power Rankings weigh film, résumé and analytics. Indiana is No. 2, followed by Iowa and Nebraska.
Indiana Is 4-0: What Do the Numbers Say the Hoosiers Really Are?
Indiana is 4-0, but the record alone does not tell the whole story. Coach Griff examines SP+, ESPN FPI, Team Efficiency and strength of schedule to evaluate the Hoosiers through four games.
Indiana PFF Grades: What the Numbers Actually Tell Us About the Northwestern Win
Indiana’s PFF grades reveal how the Hoosiers beat Northwestern 29-23: a powerful rushing performance and outstanding pass protection alongside concerns with tackling, coverage and finishing the pass rush.
Indiana Football Is Winning. Stop Poisoning the Experience.
Winning and legitimate football analysis can coexist. Coach Griff explains why instant postgame reaction should not be confused with film study—and why Indiana fans should demand improvement without allowing every imperfection to poison winning.
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