Brody Miller / IndyStar
BLOOMINGTON – Barring injury or other unforeseen circumstances, there is no position on IU’s defense — and perhaps on its roster — more settled than the Hoosiers’ secondary.
Tom Allen’s five-man defensive backfield, which includes a hybrid safety/linebacker known as a “husky,” returns every one of its regular starters from 2016, including second-team All-Big Ten cornerback Rashard Fant, and freshman All-American Marcelino Ball.
The Hoosiers were not unbeatable through the air last season. Indeed, they finished 12th in the Big Ten in passing yards per game allowed (219.