Indiana football stays fourth in Coaches Poll, drops to fifth in AP Poll

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Indiana football stays fourth in Coaches Poll, drops to fifth in AP Poll
Summary

Indiana football maintained its No. 4 ranking in the US LMB Coaches Poll following a 38-0 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday. However, the Hoosiers dropped one spot to No. 5 in the AP Poll, overtaken by Ole Miss after its win over LSU. Indiana, now 3-0 this season, has outscored its first three opponents 145-16 under coach Curt Cignetti. The Hoosiers remain the top-ranked team in the Big Ten and received nine first-place votes in the Coaches Poll. The top five in that poll remained unchanged from the previous week, despite losses from teams ranked 6-10.

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  • Indiana holds a 3-0 record after three games this season.
  • They have a 9-0 mark in non-conference games under Curt Cignetti.
  • Indiana outscored opponents 145-16 in their first three games.
  • Ole Miss surpassed Indiana in the AP Poll rankings.
  • Indiana received nine first-place votes in the Coaches Poll.
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