Spartans vs Indiana (all you need to know)

It’s a few hours shy of kickoff and it’s time to finalize my Spartan prediction!

For what it’s worth, I’m always satisfied when I compare statistics prior to the game to get a comparative feel for position groups…in other words…Offense vs Defense…and Defense vs Offense! In that context, here is my simplistic comparison for tomorrow’s game.

Indiana’s # 107 Ranked Defense (#116 Run & #41 Pass) will face the Spartans # 74 Ranked Offense (#83 Rush & #52 Pass)…and if you reverse positions on the field…it will be Indiana’s #75 Ranked Offense (#56 Run & #76 Pass) vs the Spartans ‘game changing’ #3 Ranked Defense (#12 Run & # 4 Pass).

The kicking game is a push...inasmuch as both teams are ranked #49 (but, the Spartans rarely have to kick) and the Spartans dominate on Defensive Special Teams so give the edge to the Spartans to run a ‘fake’ a Field Goal or force a ‘Block’. At any measure…the Spartans statistically (and visually) pass the ‘eye’ test as the better team.

But, at this late date in the season, here is all you need to know.

If Championship teams earn their respect during the month of November then here are the facts: Coach Dantonio is 11-3 in November compared to 5-19 for his Spartan predecessors during the previous 7 campaigns. So, if you are agonizing over how your Spartan team will fare this month…then all you need to know is that Coach Dantonio hasn’t let you down so far…and it won’t happen any time in the near term!

Here’s a tip…book your trip to Indy…Go Green!!!