Indiana football appeared in the initial College Football Playoff rankings released on November 4, 2026. The Hoosiers' inclusion marks a notable moment for the program as the 12-team playoff format continues its second season. The ranking comes after Indiana's home game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on October 31 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, where the team's mascot, Hoosier the Bison, made a pregame entrance driving an Indy car onto the field.
Indiana Hoosiers Receive Initial College Football Playoff Ranking
