Coach Griff’s Football Analysis
Indiana Falls to No. 9, and the CFP Committee Has Some Explaining to Do
Indiana fell from No. 4 to No. 9 without playing. Coach Griff examines Tennessee’s head-to-head win over Alabama, ESPN’s role and how Indiana can take control of its playoff path.
Coach Griff’s Big Ten Power Rankings: UCLA Leads, Indiana Controls Its Opportunity
Coach Griff ranks all 18 Big Ten teams: UCLA leads, Indiana is No. 2, and Oregon’s win over Ohio State reshapes the championship and CFP discussion.
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Indiana Controls Its Destiny: Hoosier Football Tailgate Live Monday at 7:30 PM
Indiana controls its postseason opportunity. Join Coach Griff live Monday at 7:30 PM ET for the Big Ten title race, CFP scenarios, Oregon’s upset of Ohio State and USC preparation.
Coach Griff’s CFP Top 15: Georgia Leads, Indiana No. 6 in the Golden 12
Georgia leads Coach Griff’s independent CFP Top 15, Indiana sits No. 6, and Wake Forest holds the final Golden 12 spot. See every record and ranking move.
Special Report: Does Indiana Deserve to Be No. 4 in the Country?
Coach Griff examines Indiana’s No. 4 ranking, championship-level defense, and the offensive and special-teams questions facing the Hoosiers. Watch the Special Report.
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Indiana Controls Its Own Destiny: Three Games, One Opportunity, and No Excuses
By Coach Shannon Griffith | Hoosier Football Tailgate Oregon’s upset of Ohio State has opened the door for Indiana to reach the Big Ten Championship Game and strengthen its College Football Playoff position. Now the Hoosiers must walk through it. There comes a point during every championship season when the conversation changes. The discussion is…
Indiana Is No. 4 in the CFP Rankings — But Are the Hoosiers Playing Like a Top-Four Team?
Indiana has a top-four CFP résumé and a championship-caliber defense. But troubling offensive statistics and special-teams efficiency raise serious questions about whether the Hoosiers are ready for a national championship run.
Hoosier Football Tailgate Tonight at 7:30: Going Inside the Numbers on Indiana Football
Coach Griff breaks down Indiana football’s offensive line, quarterback performance, defensive grades and CFP outlook using advanced analytics in tonight’s prerecorded 7:30 PM episode.
Josh Hoover Injury Update: Cignetti Says QB Is “On the Mend” — But Who Starts Against USC?
Curt Cignetti says Josh Hoover is on the mend. Coach Griff evaluates Grant Wilson’s Minnesota performance, the QB1 decision against USC and why Hoover’s health matters.
Indiana Debuts No. 4 in CFP Rankings as SEC Favoritism and Big Ten Questions Take Center Stage
Indiana debuts at No. 4 in the first CFP rankings, while favorable SEC placements and Ohio State’s exclusion raise questions about the Big Ten’s playoff path.
Coach Griff’s CFP Top 15: Miami No. 1, Indiana No. 5 | November 2, 2026
Watch Coach Griff’s November 2 CFP Top 15 reveal directly on HFT. Miami leads, Indiana is No. 5, and the complete personal rankings are here.
Hoosier Football Tailgate Tonight: Minnesota Escape, QB Questions and the Playoff Picture
Join Coach Griff Monday, November 2, from 7:30–8:30 PM ET for Minnesota film review, the Hoover–Wilson QB1 debate, and the playoff picture ahead of Tuesday’s first CFP rankings.
