Indiana coach Kevin Wilson promised excitement from his team when he met with reporters in July for the annual Big Ten football media days. Wilson felt comfortable with the offensive pieces that remained in place from last season's Pinstripe Bowl team, and was especially enthusiastic about the possibilities for a revamped defense under a new coordinator.
"You guys make sure you keep the TV turned on, because it's going to be a lot of fun watching the Hoosiers play," Wilson said.
So far, Wilson has been correct. Indiana has been competitive, no matter the opponent, and the defensive progress is a major reason for the improvement.