Dynamic 5‑7 wide receiver Shane Wynn
is one of the top multi‑purpose weapons
in program history. The senior ranks in the
top 10 for career kick return yardage (third,
1,808), receiving touchdowns (fourth, 19),
catches (fourth, 160), all‑purpose yards
(seventh, 3,270), receiving yards (ninth,
1,914) and total scores (ninth, 23).
However, the Hoosiers are down to their
third option under center — freshman Zan‑
der Diamont. Starter Nate Sudfeld separat‑
ed his shoulder against Iowa and then true
freshman backup Chris Covington, who
actually opened fall camp at linebacker,
tore his ACL later in the same game.
"They are very dependent on Tevin, but,
in my opinion, the one guy they couldn't
lose was Nate," Weaver explained. "As
good as Tevin is, I think they could have
managed without him, but without Nate,
they're really hurting and can't throw the
ball.
"Zander will be the guy unless he just
absolutely has a poor week of practice. It's
a tough situation. On a good day, Zander
is maybe 170 pounds; he's just physical‑
ly not ready for this. He does have some
talent as a quarterback, regardless of what
happened against Michigan State [in his
first start].
"I think he'll improve. Will he improve
enough for them to win three more games?
That's hard to say."
An offseason switch to the 3‑4 defense
and a plethora of experienced returners has
helped improve the defense some, but not
