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Khobie Martin's early-season injury has expanded Lee Beebe Jr.'s opportunity in Indiana's backfield. Beebe followed 33 yards on 14 carries against North Texas with 112 on 16 carries against Howard; the writer views him as a complementary option to Turbo Richard, not a newly announced lead-back change.

Curt Cignetti said Indiana is integrating Nick Marsh and Shazz Preston at different receiver spots, explaining Preston's start in Marsh's place against Howard. Marsh has five targets through two games in a low-volume passing attack. The lineup variation does not by itself establish a demotion or injury.

Indiana safety Preston Zachman started both games but received below-average PFF grades, according to the preview. The writer sees recovery of game rhythm after last year's season-ending injury and learning the scheme as context, with Quan Sanks' strong play potentially pressuring his snaps. No safety rotation change was announced.

Western Kentucky coach Tyson Helton said Rodney Tisdale Jr. and Brock Glenn will probably both play against Indiana. Tisdale has completed 55.6% with no passing touchdowns, while Glenn is at 52.2% and has contributed 70 rushing yards and two rushing scores. This is an expected two-quarterback approach, not a fixed snap split.

Western Kentucky has allowed 119 points and roughly 278.5 rushing yards per game in losses to Nevada and Georgia. The preview identifies run defense as the major Indiana matchup concern; those are two-game results against different opponents, not a guaranteed Indiana rushing total.