Chris Simms, the former NFL quarterback and current analyst for NBC Sports, predicted that Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Michael Penix Jr. would have an outstanding performance against Michigan State in their recent game. And boy, did he deliver! In the game, Penix Jr. threw for a career-high of 342 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Hoosiers to a 40-31 victory.
Penix Jr. has been a standout performer for the Hoosiers since taking over as the starting quarterback in 2019. He has thrown for a total of 4,097 yards and 33 touchdowns in his career so far. But this performance against Michigan State was something special. He completed 24 of his 32 passes and had an impressive quarterback rating of 175.7.
Simms’ prediction was spot on and it’s no surprise considering his experience as an NFL quarterback. He knows what it takes to be successful at the position and he saw something special in Penix Jr. before the game.
Penix Jr.’s performance against Michigan State was a testament to his skill and determination as a quarterback. He showed poise and confidence in the pocket and made some great throws throughout the game. He also showed great leadership by rallying his team to victory when they were down in the fourth quarter.
Chris Simms’ prediction of Michael Penix Jr.’s outstanding performance against Michigan State certainly came true. Penix Jr. showed why he is one of the top quarterbacks in the Big Ten and why he is a leader on the Hoosiers team. His performance was a great example of what hard work and dedication can do for a player and it’s clear that Simms saw something special in him before the game.
