Indiana football is living off last year. CFP committee just made it official
Indiana football's ranking controversy with the CFP committee.
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The reporting (5)
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Curt Cignetti takes shot at CFP rankings: 'SEC gets a lot of love from ESPN'USA Today · 11h ago
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Indiana’s Curt Cignetti takes aim at CFP rankings: ‘SEC gets a lot of love from ESPN’The New York Times · 11h ago
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Indiana football is living off last year. CFP committee just made it officialUSA Today · 11h ago
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The College Football Playoff committee has officially ranked Indiana football lower than its performance last year, indicating that the team is living off its past success. The CFP committee's decision comes after Indiana coach Curt Cignetti criticized the committee's rankings, suggesting that the Southeastern Conference (SEC) receives preferential treatment from ESPN.
Indiana football is now ranked lower than its 2025 performance, solidifying the notion that the team is relying on last year's achievements.
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The obvious questions
What did Curt Cignetti say about the CFP rankings?
Cignetti suggested that the SEC receives preferential treatment from ESPN.
Who else commented on Cignetti's remarks?
Tim Brando echoed Cignetti's comments on 'Don't @ Me'.
What does the CFP committee's decision mean for Indiana football?
The committee's decision indicates that Indiana football is living off its past success.
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