BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti expects two injured starters — receiver Elijah Sarratt and All-American defensive lineman Mikail Kamara — to return for Friday night's regular-season finale at Purdue.

He's still unsure about left guard Drew Evans' status.

Cignetti said Monday the bye week helped two of the second-ranked Hoosiers' biggest stars recover from their injuries in time to make another playoff push.

“It was a much needed off week, playing six games in a row late in the year,” Cignetti said. “ I think everybody that’s playing is banged up, and I think the entire organization was a little tired. I could feel it, sense it, Penn State week and Wisconsin week, so I think it came at a really good time. Everybody seems to be refreshed.”

Sarratt injured his hamst

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