Coach Griff’s Big Ten Power Rankings: Indiana Holds No. 2, USC Makes Its Move
Ohio State holds the top spot, Indiana remains No. 2 and 2-0 USC makes the biggest move in Coach Griff’s first in-season Big Ten Power Rankings.

Ohio State holds the top spot, Indiana remains No. 2 and 2-0 USC makes the biggest move in Coach Griff’s first in-season Big Ten Power Rankings.

Indiana climbed to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 after its 52-16 win over North Texas, but the Hoosiers’ eight first-place votes may say even more about the program’s national standing.

Indiana rolled past North Texas 52-16, but the scoreboard doesn’t tell the entire story. Coach Griff examines Josh Hoover’s debut, Indiana’s defensive concerns, special-teams impact, Players of the Game and what the film revealed.

A 52-16 victory, seven scores in eight meaningful offensive possessions and a strong performance on special teams gave Indiana plenty to feel good about following its season-opening victory over North Texas. Curt Cignetti also found plenty to correct. As Indiana turned the page Monday from its Week 1 victory to Saturday’s matchup with Howard, Cignetti’s…

Indiana’s special teams controlled the hidden\-yardage battle against North Texas\. Returns by Lee Beebe Jr\., Turbo Richard and Tyler Morris helped set up three touchdown drives in the Hoosiers’ 52–16 victory\.

Indiana enters its matchup with North Texas with five areas that could determine the game. Coach Griff breaks down why establishing the run, limiting explosive plays and winning situational football will be critical for the Hoosiers.

The defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers open the 2026 season against North Texas. Coach Griff breaks down the key matchups, players to watch, five keys to victory and what Indiana must establish from the opening snap.
Week 1 is not about perfection. It is about communication, alignment, assignments, adjustments and discipline. Coach Griff explains the non-negotiables that head coaches evaluate when a team finally takes the field.

North Texas brings a new staff, a rebuilt roster and former Indiana quarterback Tayven Jackson to Bloomington. Why that makes Week 1 harder to scout.

Indiana opens its national title defense against a North Texas team with a new staff, new personnel and little current film to study. Coach Griff examines how quickly the Hoosiers can identify what they’re seeing, adjust and take control.
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