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.
By Coach Griff | November 1, 2026 Indiana enters its bye week at 8–1, ranked No. 6 in the Associated Press Top 25 and No. 3 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The three-place gap captures the challenge facing voters—and the College Football Playoff Selection Committee on Tuesday: how should we evaluate a team with…
Coach Griff breaks down Indiana’s three keys to a Homecoming victory over Minnesota and predicts a 34–10 Hoosiers win as the offense makes a statement and the defense keeps rolling.
Join Coach Griff Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET for Hoosier Football Tailgate LIVE: Indiana vs. Minnesota analysis, players to watch and keys to victory.
Coach Griff’s October 26 Big Ten Power Rankings feature major shakeups following another wild weekend. Indiana holds at No. 2 behind Ohio State, Northwestern climbs into the top four, and Wisconsin and Minnesota make significant jumps. See where all 18 teams stand as Coach Griff evaluates strength of schedule, quality wins, head-to-head results, and performance on the field.
Indiana’s seven-game PFF grades reveal elite skill-position play, a strong defensive front, and concerning blocking grades. Coach Griff examines execution versus scheme.
Indiana drops to No. 6 in both polls after losing to Ohio State. Coach Griff examines why the Hoosiers retained national respect despite SEC narratives.
Join Coach Griff and the Hoosier Football Tailgate Saturday at 10 AM ET for Indiana vs. Nebraska analysis, availability updates and keys to the game before the noon kickoff.
Coach Griff ranks all 18 Big Ten teams after the Oct. 2–3 games, with Ohio State holding No. 1, Indiana at No. 2 and major movement throughout the conference.
Indiana demolished Rutgers 47-15, produced 593 yards and extended its winning streak to 21 games — then dropped in the AP Poll. It’s time to examine what the rankings are actually measuring.
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