Indiana opens Big Ten play in a rare Friday-night matchup with Northwestern, which beat Colorado 41-7. The matchup puts quarterback Aidan Chiles, Indiana's depth chart and ball security in focus; ESPN Analytics gives the Hoosiers an 89.5% chance to win.
Chiles has completed 67.4% of his passes for 11.2 yards per completion and four touchdowns in two games. In Indiana's last two meetings against him, the Hoosiers held him to two passing touchdowns and intercepted him twice. Northwestern has a plus-four turnover margin, while Indiana has fumbled four times without losing one and has yet to throw an interception.
Cornerback A.J. Harris is listed as doubtful after missing the last two weeks. Coach Curt Cignetti has said Harris has not been available to practice much since transferring to Indiana. Kellan Wyatt and Stephen Daley were declared eligible under a preliminary injunction; the NCAA filed an emergency motion within 24 hours seeking a stay. If they remain eligible, the staff's management of the line is a key question.
