Indiana playoff scenarios, explained: How win, loss in Big Ten title game would impact CFP rankings
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No. 2 Indiana completed the perfect regular season under second-year coach Curt Cignetti on Saturday with a 13-10 upset of No. 1 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game.
The Hoosiers (13-0) will almost certainly be seeded No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings and are on track to make their second straight College Football Playoff appearance.
Indiana likely will get a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff as a result. A look at the Hoosiers' College Football Playoff outlook heading into selection weekend.
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Is Indiana in the College Football Playoff?
Yes. Indiana will make the College Football Playoff for the second straight season. The Hoosiers were the No. 10 seed last season. No. 7 Notre Dame beat No. 10 Indiana 27-17 in the first round of the CFP.
Indiana playoff scenarios
Here is a look at how Indiana's College Football Playoff seeding will play out Sunday.
Indiana beats Ohio State in Big Ten championship game
The Hoosiers scored the final 10 points of the game against Ohio State, ending the Buckeyes' 16-game winning streak. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza finished 15 of 23 for 222 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He is the betting favorite for the Heisman Trophy. Second-year coach Curt Cignetti really has backed up that brash talk since his arrival.
This will give the Big Ten the top seed for the second straight season. Oregon was the only unbeaten team in the regular season in 2024. Indiana would open their College Football Playoff run in the quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1. Indiana has not played in the Rose Bowl since their only appearance in 1968. Georgia might have a claim for the No. 1 seed, but we still think the Hoosiers would get the nod.
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