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Indiana football was a ‘victim’ of its bye week. Why IU tumbled in CFP rankings
Indiana football’s recent offensive struggles have become a CFP concern as the Hoosiers dropped five spots to No. 9 despite a bye week.
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- Yahoo SportsIndiana football was a ‘victim’ of its bye week. Why IU tumbled in CFP rankingsIndiana football’s recent offensive struggles have become a CFP concern as the Hoosiers dropped five spots to No. 9 despite a bye week.
- CBS SportsCollege Football Playoff Rankings reaction: Alabama getting too much love, how did Indiana lose during a bye?The College Football Playoff committee is swinging big in 2026 with at least three moves they've never made before, including a stunning drop for idle Indiana
- ESPNRankings for Week 10Weekly composite ranks for each position in PPR and IDP formats, as well as Eric Karabell's superflex ranks.
- Sports IllustratedIndiana Falls Victim to Overcorrection Week: Four Takeaways From the Latest College Football Playoff RankingsAfter Miami’s dramatic loss at Notre Dame, a new No. 1-ranked team is set to emerge as the selection committee releases its second Top 25 of the season.