Indiana football projected for slight drop in 2026 rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:38 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
ESPN’s Bill Connelly projects Indiana football to rank third in the Big Ten and fifth nationally for 2026. Following their national championship victory over Miami in January, the Hoosiers are expected to see decreased returning production. Connelly's SP+ system rates Indiana's offense ninth and its defense sixth nationally. The team has a 32.8% chance of winning 11 or more games next season. Upcoming matchups against Ohio State, Michigan, and Washington are highlighted as key games by Connelly.
- •Indiana football won its first national championship in January 2026.
- •ESPN projects Indiana to rank third in the Big Ten for 2026.
- •The team's offensive projection is ninth, defense sixth nationally.
- •Indiana has a 32.8% chance to win 11 or more games.
- •Key matchups include contests against Ohio State, Michigan, and Washington.
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Hoosiers Daily News: Where ESPN’s Bill Connelly projects Indiana football in 2026
"How does Bill Connelly’s SP+ system see the Hoosiers as of right now? That, and recruiting updates, in today’s news.
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