Hoosiers Debut at 17th in Preseason Coaches Poll

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Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The USAToday AFCA Coaches Poll made its 2021 debut on Tuesday morning and Indiana was one of five Big Ten teams to earn a spot as they come in at 17th nationally.

The Hoosiers finished the 2020 season with a 6-2 overall record and an appearance in the Outback Bowl. Following a week one victory over Penn State at Memorial Stadium, Indiana spent the next 10 weeks ranked among the top 20, which included five weeks among the top 10. A 14-7 record over the last two seasons has helped IU to back-to-back January bowl games for the first time in program history, highlighted by winning Big Ten marks in each of those seasons.

The Hoosiers season starts off with a grudge match at No. 18 Iowa and the schedule features three additional ranked foes: Ohio State (4), Cincinnati (9) and Penn State (20).

The AP Poll is expected to come out later next week.