IU rolls out three safeties in its 4-2-5 defense, two more traditional ones as well as the husky — a hybrid player who can also take on the duties of a linebacker or a cornerback. That means that the Hoosiers need a deep collection of versatile players in any normal year, but this year they’ll be tested a bit more than they’d hoped.
Marcelino McCrary-Ball has seemingly been playing football for Indiana since the beginning of time. He became an instant impact player as a freshman back in 2016, leading the team in tackles, interceptions and pass breakups.