Collins, DPJ go off
Nico Collins and Donovan Peoples-Jones have both been solid this season, but neither player has met expectations.
With their size, speed and ability, Collins and Peoples-Jones are a mismatch pretty much regardless of who tries to cover them, yet their production has been limited.
Ronnie Bell has benefited from the attention they got and last week, he had another big outing, hauling in nine receptions for 150 yards. Mike Sainristil and Giles Jackson have also made waves at times in the slot.
.@UMichFootball's passing game was a thing of beauty Saturday.@gerrydinardo breaks down how this Shea ➡️ Nico TD connection came to be.
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 21, 2019
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Obviously, Bell will continue to get his and that shouldn’t change. But if the Hoosiers pay a little more attention to the slot, it could mean a big day for Collins and/or Peoples-Jones.
Taking a shot down the field to Collins has worked a number of times this season, however, neither has broken out for say a 100-yard game. That changes Saturday.
Chalk it up to a feeling, but I just have a hunch one of those guys breaks off a long touchdown and has a huge day leading into Ohio State.