No. 6 Indiana and Rutgers meet in Big Ten play

Indiana, ranked 13th in the FBS for third-down conversions at 52.3%, will host Rutgers, who allow opponents to convert 36.4% of third downs on average. In the most recent matchup, Indiana defeated Northwestern 29-23, with quarterback Josh Hoover throwing for 850 yards, 11 touchdowns, and no interceptions, while running back Lee Beebe added 398 yards on 71 carries and three touchdowns.

Rutgers, on the other hand, defeated Howard 58-7, with quarterback Dylan Lonergan completing 12 of 17 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns, and running back Antwan Raymond rushing for 140 yards and three touchdowns. While both teams avoid penalties, Indiana has a positive penalty yardage average of 34.5, while Rutgers ranks fifth in the FBS with 32.0-yard average.

The opening line for the October 3 game sets Indiana as the favored team by 23.5 points, with an against-the-spread record of 0-4 for Indiana and 2-2 for Rutgers.