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Indiana football is now considered a national contender after defeating then-No. 2 Oregon.

Coach Curt Cignetti is being discussed as a national Coach of the Year candidate.

Projections vary, with some seeing Indiana earning a first-round bye and others hosting a first-round game.

Indiana football was a feel-good story in 2024 and a curiosity entering this season. The Hoosiers are now being taken seriously after winning at then-No. 2 Oregon on Saturday.

College football experts have come to think of them as a genuine national contender, with many projecting them as top-4 College Football Playoff team even if they reach the Big Ten championship game and lose to Ohio State.

College Football Playoff projections for Indiana after win over Oregon

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