If Indiana were in the $EC
they'd be number five, not number 13
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If they were in the SEC they'd probably also have 2-3 loses. The Huskies at home is seriously the toughest game they have had and will be their toughest game other than at Ohio State.
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Nebraska should have been their toughest game to date. After the Huskers were blown out by IU but took OSU to the limits in Columbus, I thought that Hoosier win was special. Now, after Iowa plungered Nebraska worse than they did to UW, I tend to agree that IU's toughest game has been UW.
I think IU is a legit threat to beat most teams outside the top 15.
I struggle to believe they'd be competitive against playoff-caliber programs in the SEC or B1G. They'd probably win the Big12, maybe the ACC, though.
Transfer portal and NIL has made a lot of teams competitive but not very good. Only a few teams/coaches have been able to manage massive roster turnover. Cignetti was able to bring 40 plus guysm from James Madison to IU. That relative continuity appears to have given them a veteran-like edge. They just play well together.
I think they'll give OSU a good first half before wearing down in the trenches. Bucks win rather easily, say 34-17?
