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College Football Playoff rankings: Alabama shockingly lands in top 5, Notre Dame at No. 11

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The first College Football Playoff rankings are out, and we now have the first look at what this year’s selection committee thinks of the current field. Week 9 presented some big storylines that put some teams on the ropes heading into the first Saturday of November. Ohio State took its second loss of the season […] The post College Football Playoff rankings: Alabama shockingly lands in top 5, Notre Dame at No. 11 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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12 Viral Moments That Took The Internet By Storm In Week 9 Of The College Football Season

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Week 9 of the college football season has come and gone, producing incredible storylines both on and off the field. Top teams went down. Others escaped to keep playoff hopes alive. Then, there were the struggling teams on the other end of the spectrum. One notable college football head coaching vacancy is now open, running […] The post 12 Viral Moments That Took The Internet By Storm In Week 9 Of The College Football Season appeared first on BroBible.

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Week 10 College Football Playoff predictions: Ohio State on the ropes, Indiana survives

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The month of November is here, and on Tuesday we will finally have our first College Football Playoff rankings from the selection committee. When those rankings are out, we will have a better idea of how the committees stacks up some of the teams in the top 12 range. Until then, there are still a […] The post Week 10 College Football Playoff predictions: Ohio State on the ropes, Indiana survives appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Indiana football’s Curt Cignetti stays cryptic about Josh Hoover’s injury after he got yanked vs. Minnesota

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On Saturday, the Indiana football program picked up its second straight narrow win with an overtime home victory over Minnesota to push its record to 8-1 on the season. It wasn’t a pretty performance for the Hoosiers, who needed an extra period for the second straight week, having narrowly defeated the Michigan Wolverines last week […] The post Indiana football’s Curt Cignetti stays cryptic about Josh Hoover’s injury after he got yanked vs. Minnesota appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Indiana coach Curt Cignetti gets epic Halloween tribute from little Hoosiers fans

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The Indiana Hoosiers welcomed PJ Fleck’s Minnesota Golden Gophers to Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana, surviving in overtime with a 23-17 win as starting QB Josh Hoover was benched. Hoover failed to live up to his coach’s expectations going into the game but backup Grant Wilson saved the day as Indiana got a much-needed win. […] The post Indiana coach Curt Cignetti gets epic Halloween tribute from little Hoosiers fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Indiana makes quarterback change amid offensive struggles

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The Indiana Hoosiers appear to have made a quarterback change after another rough day on offense. The Hoosiers started the second half of Saturday’s game against Indiana with Grant Wilson in at quarterback. Starter Josh Hoover had taken a hard hit late in the first half. Coach Curt Cignetti was asked about Hoover’s status at … The post Indiana makes quarterback change amid offensive struggles appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Indiana benches Josh Hoover, replaces him with Grant Wilson vs. Minnesota

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Coach Curt Cignetti’s Indiana Hoosiers welcomed a tough opponent, the Minnesota Golden Gophers, to Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana and had a hard time cashing in their opportunities on offense as QB Josh Hoover didn’t quite live up to his coach’s expectations. Hoover was pulled amid an uneven game, reminding Cignetti of his previous comments […] The post Indiana benches Josh Hoover, replaces him with Grant Wilson vs. Minnesota appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Curt Cignetti reveals Josh Hoover’s key differences from Fernando Mendoza amid strong Indiana season

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The Indiana football team hopes to keep the wins coming on Saturday, with a game against Minnesota. Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is revealing more about his quarterback, Josh Hoover. Hoover is getting compared to Indiana’s last quarterback, Fernando Mendoza. Cignetti is explaining what he sees as the difference between the two quarterbacks. “I think […] The post Curt Cignetti reveals Josh Hoover’s key differences from Fernando Mendoza amid strong Indiana season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘College Gameday’ Is Heading to Indiana for Halloween Showdown Against Minnesota

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Bloomington, Indiana will host "College Gameday" on Halloween as the defending national champion Hoosiers host the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The post ‘College Gameday’ Is Heading to Indiana for Halloween Showdown Against Minnesota appeared first on HEAVY.

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Curt Cignetti’s admission explains Josh Hoover’s underwhelming performance in Indiana football win over Michigan

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As the Indiana football program lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the week prior, the team was looking to bounce back on Saturday against the Michigan Wolverines, and they did just that with a grueling 13-6 win in overtime. With the Indiana football team ending a 57-year streak of beating Michigan on their home […] The post Curt Cignetti’s admission explains Josh Hoover’s underwhelming performance in Indiana football win over Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Indiana overcomes brutal performance to end 57-year streak vs. Michigan

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The No. 6 Indiana Hoosiers held off the Michigan Wolverines for a 13-6 Week 8 win in overtime. It was an incredibly ugly performance for the offense, as the program struggled to move the ball down the field against the Wolverines. Regardless, the victory proved to be an historic one for Curt Cignetti and the […] The post Indiana overcomes brutal performance to end 57-year streak vs. Michigan appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Indiana WR costs team win with heartbreaking mistake

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The Indiana Hoosiers saw their 22-game win streak come to an end on Saturday in just about the most painful possible way. Indiana wide receiver Nick Marsh narrowly stepped out of bounds while making what would have been the game-winning touchdown catch during Saturday’s 19-15 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium in … The post Indiana WR costs team win with heartbreaking mistake appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Big Ten Ignores Newly Introduced Review Protocols To Help Indiana Hold On To Win Over Northwestern

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Following the disaster that was the ending to the season-opening game between Michigan and Western Michigan, the Big Ten conference assured fans that it would have a more transparent review process moving forward. Well, just three weeks later, it appears that was a lie. Late in Friday’s game between Northwestern and Indiana, Hoosiers running back Lee Beebee […] The post Big Ten Ignores Newly Introduced Review Protocols To Help Indiana Hold On To Win Over Northwestern appeared first on BroBible.

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Simple Reality Around Josh Hoover Gives Curt Cignetti Massive Confidence

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Josh Hoover’s transfer to Indiana has created major excitement around Curt Cignetti’s program, and analyst Paul from Big Ten Guys believes the quarterback’s turnover issues at TCU were more about circumstance than talent. With a better defense, stronger protection, and improved coaching around him, Hoover could take a major leap in 2026.

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Curt Cignetti Q&A: Indiana Hoosiers Coach Looks Ahead to 2026 Season

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[Editor's note: This article is from Athlon Sports' 2026 College Football Preview magazine. Order your copy online today, or grab an issue at newsstands and retailers nationwide.] Curt Cignetti has “spring anxiety” every year — even this year, after guiding Indiana to its first national ...

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Rival coach reveals why Indiana may struggle in title defense

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Indiana had a phenomenal 2025 season, culminating in a national championship and the Heisman Trophy for Fernando Mendoza. But many are skeptical of the Hoosiers’ ability to repeat as the 2026 season looms. Athlon Sports spoke with several Big Ten coaches anonymously to get their thoughts on the reigning national champions. Out of the three […] The post Rival coach reveals why Indiana may struggle in title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ESPN ranks Indiana football No. 1 winner of offseason

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Despite facing doubters all season long, Indiana football continued to prove everyone wrong on its way to a national championship. The Hoosiers ran the table to finish 16-0, capping off a magical season under Curt Cignetti with a win over Miami (FL) in the title game. But Cignetti and company aren’t satisfied with just one […] The post ESPN ranks Indiana football No. 1 winner of offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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