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Pat McAfee Backs Big Ten Team to Become Next Indiana After Success With 10 TD “Batman”

Pat McAfee has pinpointed UCLA as the Big Ten’s next Indiana Hoosiers—citing the Bruins’ stunning turnaround under first-year head coach Bob Chesney. After a dismal 3-9 record in 2024, UCLA has jumped out to a 5-0 start, including a shocking 17-15 upset over Oregon at Autzen Stadium, where the Bruins forced seven turnovers.

The engine behind the offense is running back Wayne Knight, a transfer from James Madison who’s already amassed ten touchdowns in five games while averaging 9.1 yards per carry and leading the conference in EPA per rush. Knight’s partnership with Chesney, who followed him from JMU to Westwood, has revitalized the program, with donors rallying behind the team and defensive improvements solidifying their momentum.

Despite quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s absence, the Bruins’ ground game—now anchored by Knight’s explosive play—has kept them atop the Big Ten’s emerging powerhouse rankings.

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