IU @ WASH

Indiana’s quarterback choice remains unresolved

Grant Wilson threw for 305 yards and two touchdowns in Indiana’s 2026 win over USC and has a 57% career completion rate with 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions; Josh Hoover has been limited by injury in recent weeks. Recent reporting had expected Wilson to start, while a podcast reported that Hoover would not start, but Coach Curt Cignetti had not confirmed the Washington starter as of Nov. 15.

Washington arrives off a late-game win

Washington beat Michigan State 21-14 on Nov. 14, 2026, with Jayden Limar scoring the late go-ahead touchdown; the Huskies are 6-4 entering Indiana.

Lawson is Washington’s recent passing-game spark

Chris Lawson caught five passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns in Washington’s win over Michigan State, giving the Huskies a recent receiving threat against an Indiana defense that will be a stronger test.

Washington’s 2026 offense has leaned on the pass

Through Washington’s first nine games of the 2026 season, the Huskies averaged 265.1 passing yards and 99.3 rushing yards per game, making Indiana’s pressure and coverage of Lawson important.

Indiana’s defense remains a major part of its 2026 profile

Indiana’s recent 10-game average is 12.5 points allowed per game; its 27-13 win over USC despite allowing 451 total yards underscores the importance of finishing drives and creating takeaways in Seattle.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Wait for the quarterback announcement before taking Indiana

Indiana is the stronger early side on season results; wait for a posted price rather than paying a premium in advance.

Consider an under only at a generous total

If the total is high, consider an under given Indiana’s defensive results; avoid forcing it without a posted line.