College Football Playoff rankings debut
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Curt Cignetti's Hoosiers are in a good spot to receive a first-round bye, as long as they avoid a letdown in the final four weeks of the regular season.
According to CFP’s metrics, Indiana had the lowest strength of schedule in the field (No. 90) behind Boise State (No. 88). Their opponents' cumulative record at 57-83 (No. 130) and their all-conference opponents' record at 48-60 (No. 114) was also the lowest in the field.