Indiana aims for CFP spot while Ohio State faces challenges ahead

Indiana improves to 8-1 and is projected to finish with a 10-2 record, likely securing a spot in the College Football Playoff. They have tough upcoming matches against No. 18 USC, Washington, and Purdue. Ohio State, struggling with a true freshman quarterback, faces an uncertain path with upcoming games against Oregon, Northwestern, Nebraska, and Michigan, where finishing 2-2 could severely impact their playoff chances. Nebraska has struggled to hold leads late in games, losing several matches despite entering the fourth quarter with the advantage.

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