2024 Indiana Football Odds to Win Big Ten Conference, National Championship

Hoosiers Priced as Long Shots in Preseason Betting Market

The Indiana Hoosiers are not expected to compete for a Big Ten championship or a national title in 2024, according to oddsmakers. Indiana is currently priced as a long shot to win the Big Ten at +10000, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The Hoosiers are also a long shot to win the national championship at +20000.

Hoosiers Have Work to Do in 2023

The Hoosiers are coming off a disappointing 4-8 season in 2022. Indiana lost its last five games of the season, including a 44-7 loss to Purdue in the season finale. The Hoosiers have not had a winning season since 2020, when they went 6-2 in the COVID-shortened season.

Indiana has a lot of work to do in 2023 if it wants to contend for a Big Ten championship or a national title in 2024. The Hoosiers need to improve their offense, which averaged just 19.2 points per game in 2022. Indiana also needs to improve its defense, which allowed 32.1 points per game last season.

Hoosiers Have Some Talent on Roster

Despite their struggles in 2022, the Hoosiers do have some talent on their roster. Quarterback Connor Bazelak is a talented passer who threw for 2,383 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2022. Running back Jaylin Lucas is a shifty runner who rushed for 835 yards and six touchdowns last season.

The Hoosiers also have some talented players on defense. Linebacker Aaron Casey is a tackling machine who led the team with 112 tackles in 2022. Defensive end DeMarcus Elliott is a pass-rushing specialist who had 5.5 sacks last season.

Hoosiers Have a Tough Schedule in 2023

The Hoosiers have a tough schedule in 2023. Indiana opens the season at home against Kent State on Sept. 2. The Hoosiers then travel to Cincinnati on Sept. 9 and to Wyoming on Sept. 16. Indiana's Big Ten schedule includes games against Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, and Purdue.

The Hoosiers will need to play well in non-conference play in order to build some momentum heading into the Big Ten schedule. Indiana can't afford to start the season 0-3 or 1-2.

Conclusion

The Indiana Hoosiers are a long shot to win the Big Ten championship or a national title in 2024. However, the Hoosiers do have some talent on their roster. If Indiana can improve its offense and defense, the Hoosiers could be a surprise team in 2023.