Big Ten defense rankings: How does Penn State Football stack up?

6. Indiana Hoosiers 

The credit for the Hoosiers’ historic season in 2020 was mostly given to quarterback Michael Pennix and the offense however Indiana’s stingy defense played. huge role as well.

Indiana finished fourth in the conference in points per game allowed with 20.3 but the story was their ability to get after the opposing quarterback and turn you over. They led the Big Ten in sacks(25) and interceptions(17). In their Week 1 victory over Penn State Football they forced two Sean Clifford interceptions to set up 10 points.

Expect a minor regression in both of those categories in 2021, as it will be hard to repeat leading the conference, especially in interceptions. Chalk that up to a little bit of turnover luck, however head coach Tom Allen prides himself on defense and they should once again be solid on that side of the ball.