The CFP committee said they were paying close attention to IU's performance down the stretch that included games against Michigan and the Buckeyes.

Hoosier coach Curt Cignetti was asked if he thought the Hoosiers belonged in the CFP Top 12. The coach wasn’t having any part of the question. “Is that a serious question?” Cignetti said. “I’m not even going to answer that one. The answer’s so obvious.”