BLOOMINGTON — Drama is coming. Intrigue is coming. Big-time challenge is coming. Oh, yes. Ohio State’s juggernaut is coming to Indiana’s Memorial Stadium on Aug. 31 in a season opener generating Cream ‘n Crimson football buzz rarely found in June — or any time. Yes, it includes former Hoosier coach Kevin Wilson. “I’m thrilled,” athletic director Fred Glass says. The Buckeyes again project as a national title contender. ESPN’s Preseason Football Power Index rates them No. 1 based on factors such returning starters, the last four years worth of offense, defense and special teams, four-year recruiting ranking and head-coaching tenure. IU will counter with first-year head coach Tom Allen and a program that has played in two straight bowl games, but that hasn’t had a winning record since 2007. Still, it has a dangerous defense and a potentially high-powered offense under new offensive coordinator Mike DeBord. It comes in at…
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