PREMIUM
WASH HUSKIES +7
(NCAAF) Huskies (WAS) vs. Hoosiers (IU),
Point Spread: 7.00 | -121.00 Huskies (WAS) (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: 7.00 | -121.00 Huskies (WAS) (Away)
Result: Loss
Betting Trend: UW HC Jedd Fisch is 13-6 ATS (68.4%) as an underdog of seven or more points.
Coming off a bye, I believe the Huskies can cover this spread, especially after the injury to IU QB Kurtis Rourke (No. 1 nationally in Passer Rating this season). The Huskies have a great QB of their own, Will Rogers (72.2% CMP% with 13 TDs and 2 INTs), and a good tailback in Jonah Coleman (6.9 YPC). Defensively, UW's pass defense ranks second nationally in both Success Rate and EPA per Pass. Backup QB Tayven Jackson lacks the touch and decision-making the experienced Rourke offers, and I expect there to be a significant drop-off in IU's offensive production with him under center.
This has been a whirlwind of a season for Washington. The Huskies were forced into action with a new roster, coaching staff and new conference with a much more challenging travel schedule. The week off allowed Washington to collect its breath and simply focus on football. Indiana deserves respect for its great play of late, but there's bound to be a letdown at some point. I don't see the Huskies winning straight-up unless Jackson plays terribly, which seems unlikely given how fantastic IU's new offense has looked, but they are capable of keeping this game closer than anticipated.
Coming off a bye, I believe the Huskies can cover this spread, especially after the injury to IU QB Kurtis Rourke (No. 1 nationally in Passer Rating this season). The Huskies have a great QB of their own, Will Rogers (72.2% CMP% with 13 TDs and 2 INTs), and a good tailback in Jonah Coleman (6.9 YPC). Defensively, UW's pass defense ranks second nationally in both Success Rate and EPA per Pass. Backup QB Tayven Jackson lacks the touch and decision-making the experienced Rourke offers, and I expect there to be a significant drop-off in IU's offensive production with him under center.
This has been a whirlwind of a season for Washington. The Huskies were forced into action with a new roster, coaching staff and new conference with a much more challenging travel schedule. The week off allowed Washington to collect its breath and simply focus on football. Indiana deserves respect for its great play of late, but there's bound to be a letdown at some point. I don't see the Huskies winning straight-up unless Jackson plays terribly, which seems unlikely given how fantastic IU's new offense has looked, but they are capable of keeping this game closer than anticipated.
