Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. made a bold claim that the current Hoosiers team could beat the 2019 LSU Tigers, who were an undefeated, national championship-winning squad led by Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow. Cooper Jr. predicted a score of 24-21 in favor of Indiana in a hypothetical matchup. The 2019 LSU Tigers were a dominant force, defeating Georgia in the SEC Championship game and Clemson in the national championship game. Their roster featured star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson, as well as NFL standouts like Patrick Queen and Grant Delpit. This year's Indiana squad has some similarities to that year's LSU team, with Indiana's Fernando Mendoza also winning the Heisman Trophy and entering the national championship with an undefeated record. However, it remains to be seen if Indiana can claim the title of undefeated national champions, something that hasn't been done since the 2023-24 Michigan Wolverines. The Hoosiers will have to take down Miami in their home stadium to become the 65th undefeated college football national champion. The national championship game between Indiana and Miami is set for January 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, with Kirk Herbstreit on the call and Chris Fowler, Molly McGrath, and Holly Rowe featured as sideline reporters. But here's where it gets controversial... Cooper Jr.'s claim is a bold one, and it's not clear if Indiana can match the dominance of the 2019 LSU Tigers. The question remains: can Indiana truly beat the 2019 LSU Tigers? And this is the part most people miss... While the Hoosiers have some similarities to the Tigers, the 2019 LSU team was a juggernaut, and it's not easy to replicate that level of success. So, what do you think? Do you agree with Cooper Jr.'s claim, or do you think Indiana falls short? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
