It's tough to imagine Indiana football as a powerhouse. One of the nation's leading college football analysts has decided it's time for everyone — including himself — come to terms with it.

"I was dead wrong about Indiana ," Fox's Joel Klatt said Monday.

The Hoosiers throttled then-top-10 Illinois 63-10 on Sept. 20 to move to 4-0.

"I think we have to start wrapping our head around this idea that they might be better than they were a year ago, when they went 11-1 and went to the College Football Playoff ," Klatt said. "I think they're better than last year."

IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza leads the nation with 14 touchdowns passing and is second in passing efficient rating (206.16). Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

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