Indiana Holds at #5 in CFP Rankings - What Did We learn?

Indiana Holds at #5 in CFP Rankings - What Did We learn?

The Hoosiers held steady at #5 during Tuesday’s college football playoffs rankings show, rounding out a top five that has three other Big Ten teams amongst it (Oregon, Ohio State, Penn State). Although IU was idle this past weekend, the rankings did reveal a bit more about how the committee is looking at the Hoosiers and the rest of the field so far. Let’s dive in to what we learned.

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College Football Links From Across the Country (5/25/20)

College Football Links From Across the Country (5/25/20)

Daily College Football Links (May 25, 2020)

Happy Monday, Hoosier fans! As you safely enjoy your six-feet away Memorial Day, take a moment to honor those that served our nation and are no longer with us.

Exactly 101 days remain until the 2020 Indiana football season is set to kick off in Madison, and so the 100 day countdown begins tomorrow. Keep your eyes out for the daily countdown articles featuring each of the players on the 2020 IU football roster.

While we’re all doing our part to stop the spread of Coronavirus, we have gathered popular news stories from around the state, region and country to keep you updated on it all. If you have any links or stories you’d like to share please email them to TheHoosierHuddle@gmail.com. We have also included some favorite football reads for your off-season enjoyment.

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College Football Links From Across the Country (4/10/20)

Image: amanda pavelka/hoosier huddle

Image: amanda pavelka/hoosier huddle

Daily College Football Links (April 10, 2020)

Until further notice, everything sporting event is cancelled, including spring football. While we’re all doing our part to stop the spread of Coronavirus by staying home, we have gathered popular news stories from around the state, region and country to keep you updated on it all. If you have any links or stories you’d like to share please email them to TheHoosierHuddle@gmail.com. We have also included some favorite football reads for your off-season enjoyment.

Indiana Hoosiers

Hoosier Huddle: Tiawan Mullen not satisfied with 2019 performance

Indiana 2010s All-Decade Team: WR and TE via 247 Sports

Michael Penix listed as ‘honorable mention’ on Stay Alive in Power 5’s best returning college football quarterbacks list

Big Ten Football

The Big Ten’s highest-graded running backs returning in 2020 via 247 Sports

Iowa AD Gary Barta: Big Ten is discussing schedule scenarios for fall via The Athletic (Subscription)

The Herald Bulletin: Big Ten coaches adjusting to new recruiting realities

247 Sports’ Bud Elliott ranks Big Ten No. 9 in ‘wide-open’ college football conference races

College Football

Sports Illustrated: When college sports finally return, things are going to be different

The never-ending complications of playing college football this fall via Michigan Daily

Wisconsin State Journal: Brace for the unthinkable with college football

SEC chancellor reveals how late the CFB season could start, according to The Spun

AFCA official: We will play college football this year via Orlando Sentinel

ESPN: How a lost spring football season will be felt across the country

247 Sports: For college football to start on time…

College Football Hall of Fame opens archive for virtual viewing, according to Fox 5 Atlanta

Dear Andy: Could the financial impact of a canceled season reopen realignment talks? via The Athletic (Subscription)

Off-Season Reading Suggestions

The Search for Indiana Football Glory

Billion Dollar Ball

The 50 Best* College Football Teams of All Time

Study Hall: College Football, Its Stats and Its Stories

The System: The Glory and Scandal of Big-Time College Football

Hoosier Huddle Podcast: Preseason Preview of the ACC and SEC

Hoosier Huddle Podcast: Preseason Preview of the ACC and SEC

Co-Hosts Sammy Jacobs and T.J. Inman host Part I of a three part journey around the country to check in on the other conferences in college football. Today they look at the ACC and SEC. They'll look at Best uniforms, best stadiums, best games, most interesting situations, teams you want to watch as well as sleepers/busts. 

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Forde, SEC Take Shot At IU

Forde, SEC Take Shot At IU

Hoosier fans get it.  They understand that Indiana is one of the “Big 5” Conference schools that SEC members should be lining up to call in order to fill the new scheduling need.  The new South Eastern Conference scheduling rules state that member schools must play at least on school from the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, or Pac-12. 

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