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Indiana opens up lead against Tennessee thanks to 63-yard pick-six for DB Jamar Johnson
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Indiana’s offense was struggling for quite some time in the Gator Bowl against Tennessee. By halftime, the Volunteers led the Hoosiers 6-3.
Three field goals were made. That was all the scoring that took place.
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But early in the second half, Indiana went down and scored a touchdown, giving itself its first lead of the game at 10-6. Two plays later, Hoosiers sophomore defensive back Jamar Johnson jumped on a route run by a Volunteers receiver and picked off the pass.
He would return it 63 yards for a touchdown, giving Indiana a 16-6 lead:
JAMAR JOHNSON HOUSE CALL📱
The Hoosiers (+3.5) D comes up big with a Pick-6 to extend their lead to 10🏈
— Fanatics Sportsbook (@FanaticsBook) January 3, 2020
The game is at the midway point in the third quarter and is being televised on ESPN.
Tennessee made a change at quarterback after the pick-six, going with a freshman after the starting quarterback went 11-of-20 for 130 yards and two interceptions.
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.