Indiana Football Releases Injury Report Ahead of Week 2 Game vs. Western Illinois

Quarterbacks

Starter Connor Bazelak, who missed the season opener against Illinois with a foot injury, is questionable for Saturday's game against Western Illinois. Jack Tuttle is expected to start if Bazelak is unable to play. Tuttle completed 15 of 27 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown in the loss to Illinois.

Running Backs

Leading rusher Shaun Shivers (ankle) is also questionable for Saturday's game. Shivers rushed for 79 yards on 18 carries against Illinois. Josh Henderson is expected to start if Shivers is unable to play. Henderson rushed for 43 yards on 10 carries against Illinois.

Wide Receivers

Leading receiver Cam Camper (concussion) is expected to miss Saturday's game. Camper caught five passes for 85 yards and a touchdown against Illinois. AJ Barner, Jaylin Lucas, and Javon Swinton are expected to see increased playing time in Camper's absence.

Offensive Line

Starting left tackle Matthew Bedford (knee) is expected to miss Saturday's game. Luke Haggard is expected to start in Bedford's place. Haggard started nine games at left tackle last season.

Defensive Line

Starting defensive tackle Jaren Kanak (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game. Kanak had two tackles in the loss to Illinois. Josiah Bronson is expected to start if Kanak is unable to play. Bronson had three tackles against Illinois.

Linebackers

Starting linebacker Dasan McCullough (shoulder) is expected to miss Saturday's game. McCullough had seven tackles and a forced fumble against Illinois. Aaron Casey is expected to start in McCullough's place. Casey had five tackles against Illinois.

Secondary

Starting safety Devon Matthews (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game. Matthews had five tackles and an interception against Illinois. Raheem Layne is expected to start if Matthews is unable to play. Layne had four tackles against Illinois.

Conclusion

Indiana football will be without several key players when they take on Western Illinois on Saturday. However, the Hoosiers are confident that they can overcome the injuries and earn their first win of the season.