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Pair of Indiana stars receive high PFF marks for Week 1 performance
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Things have gotten off to a good start in Bloomington. The Hoosiers are 1-0 following a 23-20 victory over Illinois.
Part of the reasoning for that is the play of quarterback Connor Bazelak. Bazelak tossed for 330 yards and a touchdown in the victory over the Fighting Illini.
Bazelak also recorded the most big-time throws among Power 5 QBs in week 1. Bazelak, who transferred from Missouri, threw for 2,548 yards and 16 touchdowns to 11 interceptions for the Tigers last season.
Most big-time throws among Power Five QBs in Week 1 🚀
🥇 Connor Bazelak, Indiana – 4⃣
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Bazelak will look to repeat that performance against Idaho this Saturday.
Another strong showing from Indiana came via defensive back Noah Pierre. He was the B1G’s best-run defender last weekend, per PFF grades.
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— Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) September 7, 2022
Pierre finished the game against Illinois with 6 registered tackles. The redshirt senior finished last season with 36 stops, including 4 pass breakups and 1 interception.
Overall, the performances by Bazelek and Pierre should come as a welcome for Indiana fans. After all, the Hoosiers went 0-9 in the B1G last season.