Danger Zone Games

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The opponent: Indiana Hoosiers, Oct. 10
Television: TBD
The venue: Scott Stadium (61,500)
Playing surface: Grass
2008 record: 3-9 (1-7 Big 10)
Bowl game: DNP
Last year against the Hoos: DNP

Early take: After this game, the music dies. No offense to Hoosier fans but this is the last game on the schedule before the Cavaliers hit an ACC buzzsaw. IU at home is a must win before the Hoos head into the heart of ACC play with a remote hope of a .500 season and postseason play. Virginia’s brutal schedule and Indiana’s status as the consensus worst team in the Big Ten, this is the most overlooked game on the schedule. There is little power on this offense and Indiana sports one of the worst defenses in college football.

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