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Indiana, Ohio State Climb AP Top 25 Before CFP Reveal

Indiana Reaches No. 1 in AP top 25 Poll Indiana is the No.1 team in the Associated Press Top 25 collage football poll for the first time. This achievement comes after a perfect regular season and a victory…

Indiana, Ohio State Climb AP Top 25 Before CFP Reveal

Indiana Reaches No. 1 in AP top 25 Poll

Indiana is the No.1 team in the Associated Press Top 25 collage football poll for the first time. This achievement comes after a perfect regular season and a victory in the Big Ten championship game, finishing with a 13-0 record. This result ended Ohio State’s 14-week reign at the top of the rankings.

The Hoosiers’ 13-10 win over the Buckeyes in Indianapolis on Saturday night secured their unanimous selection as No. 1. They now look ahead to a top seed in their second consecutive appearance in the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Key Takeaways

  • Indiana achieved its first-ever No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25 poll.
  • the Hoosiers completed a perfect 13-0 season, winning the Big ten Championship.
  • Indiana is expected to receive a top seed in the 12-team College Football Playoff.
  • Ohio State fell to No. 3 after its loss to Indiana.
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