One of the biggest questions heading into the rankings reveal was how the committee would view an undefeated Indiana team that has yet to face a ranked opponent this season. The committee mirrored the Hoosiers’ placement in the latest AP poll by slotting them at No. 8.
With No. 9 BYU earning a bye in this scenario, that means the Hoosiers would be playing a road game in the first round. Is that fair for an undefeated major conference team?
The Hoosiers offense has looked great this season with Ohio transfer Kurtis Rourke under center, but wins over Maryland, Northwestern, Nebraska, Washington and Michigan State do not exactly move the needle. Questions about their legitimacy will definitively be answered on Nov. 23 when they face No. 2 Ohio State on the road.
Beyond that, the biggest surprise here might be seeing Ohio State slotted ahead of Georgia. But with Oregon in the top spot, it doesn’t make much of a difference since the Buckeyes will be playing a first-round game.
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