Hunter Yurachek comments on Indiana's CFP rankings drop after bye week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 5:08 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Indiana football, ranked No. 4 in the College Football Playoff rankings during its bye week, fell to No. 9 after not playing in Week 10. Selection committee chair Hunter Yurachek stated that Indiana was a "victim of having a bye week" as teams around them secured crucial wins. With its only loss to Ohio State, whose ranking also dropped after a defeat, Indiana's past victories are less valuable. The Hoosiers' upcoming games against USC, Washington, and rival Purdue present opportunities to improve their standing in the rankings.
- •Indiana fell from No. 4 to No. 9 in CFP rankings
- •Yurachek called the bye week unfavorable for the team
- •Upcoming opponents include USC and Washington
- •Indiana's only loss was to Ohio State
- •Recent losses by teams Indiana beat hurt their rankings
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Hunter Yurachek calls Indiana ‘victim of having a bye week’ in latest CFP rankings
"Indiana football entered its bye week ranked No. 4 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings after putting together a 8-1 start to the season. However, the Hoosiers experienced a five-spot drop to No. 9 in the second rankings released Tuesday, despite not taking the field during Week 10. CFP selection committee chair Hunter Yurachek also […] The post Hunter Yurachek calls Indiana ‘victim of having a bye week’ in latest CFP rankings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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