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Indiana Hoosiers projected for College Football Playoff predictions in Week 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:12 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Indiana Hoosiers projected for College Football Playoff predictions in Week 2
Summary

ESPN's expert panel has included the Indiana Hoosiers in their projections for the 2026 College Football Playoff following a challenging Week 2 for the Big Ten. Indiana's projections span from No. 2 to No. 7, with most analysts placing the team between the fourth and sixth seeds. The Hoosiers are coming off a favorable standing after a solid performance against Howard. Meanwhile, they open as 44.5-point favorites for their upcoming game against Western Kentucky, indicating strong expectations for continued success.

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  • •ESPN projects Indiana from No. 2 to No. 7 in the 12-team playoff.
  • •Most analysts favor the Hoosiers in the 4-6 seed range.
  • •Indiana football has risen in both polls after Week 2.
  • •The team opened as 44.5-point favorites against Western Kentucky.
  • •Josh Hoover's connection with Charlie Becker helped lift Indiana past Howard.
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  • 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Hoosiers Daily News: Where Indiana lands in ESPN’s Week 2 College Football Playoff predictions
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