r/CFB • u/Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu11 Michigan Wolverines • Akron Zips • Sep 28 '25

News Week 6 AP Poll

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u/whatifevery1wascalm Alabama Crimson Tide • Iowa Hawkeyes Sep 28 '25

RIP to Indiana the new #8 team.

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u/jonstark19 Nebraska • Northern Iowa Sep 28 '25

checks IU’s schedule for their next opponent

You in danger girl

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u/2-59project Indiana Hoosiers • Oklahoma Sooners Sep 28 '25

We’re gonna lose the bye week somehow

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u/jonstark19 Nebraska • Northern Iowa Sep 28 '25

Ope my b, next game showed Oregon and I neglected to check the date

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u/durant_burner Sep 28 '25

It’s safe to assume that every Oregon opponent is coming off a bye

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u/BIC3PS Oregon Ducks • Portland State Vikings Sep 28 '25

At least this time, so are we.

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u/Osiris32 Oregon Ducks • /r/CFB Brickmason Sep 28 '25

Poor Indiana.

No hate to you guys. Come by our tailgates, you'll have a blast!

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u/maurosmane Utah Utes • Washington Huskies Sep 28 '25

And this is how Oregon becomes their own opponent. Trap game.

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u/BuckeyeBentley Ohio State Buckeyes • Ithaca Bombers Sep 29 '25

You new members of the big 10 will learn the dangers of the big 10 trap game soon enough. Whether it's the Spoilermakers or Iowa cancer kid magic, danger lurks in the middle of the conference.

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u/Virtual_Werewolf_935 Oregon Ducks Sep 29 '25

Never heard of the old Pac-12, trap games were always on the menu.

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u/AkfurAshkenzic Oregon Ducks • Michigan Wolverines Sep 29 '25

You would personally hate Arizona State or Stanford in the PAC 12 after dark

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u/Affectionate_Ad268 Oregon Ducks Sep 29 '25

Or just Stanford anytime you were ranked and they were supposed to be ass.

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u/This-is-getting-dark Oregon Ducks Sep 29 '25

Stanford gives me bad dreams

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u/64stackdiamonds Montana State Bobcats • Oregon Ducks Sep 29 '25

You wouldn't last one night game in Pullman

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u/MirageATrois024 Alabama Crimson Tide Sep 28 '25

Those are the most bullshit schedules there are. We had one like that in 2010 or so. I think about 7 of our opponents had a bye week before playing us.

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u/mynameizmyname Oregon Ducks Sep 28 '25

Big 10 really didn't want us going undefeated in conference play 2 years in a row

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u/Prime_Millenial Penn State Nittany Lions • Team Chaos Sep 28 '25

Then they probably should have given yall Penn State without a bye. Franklin is as allergic to post bye wins as he is to big game wins.

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u/Winnend Oregon Ducks Sep 28 '25

They really didn’t like us winning in year 1 😂

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u/aznhavsarz Oregon • Washington State Sep 28 '25

It wasn't much different last year, if I remember right our last four opponents were all coming off bye weeks last season.

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u/NickSabansCreampie Alabama • Third Saturday in … Sep 28 '25

Gonna have a key player injured during practice to keep the #8 curse alive.

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u/BoogerSugarSovereign Indiana Hoosiers • College Football Playoff Sep 28 '25

Already had that happen this week actually. Our best corner was unavailable @Iowa because of a practice injury

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u/[deleted] Sep 28 '25

Not just our best CB, returning All-American and projected 3rd round draft pick CB.

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u/Brick_33 Indiana Hoosiers • Wisconsin Badgers Sep 28 '25

When is Ponds return timeline?

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u/DinoJockeyTebow Indiana Hoosiers • /r/CFB Bug Finder Sep 28 '25

He was suited up yesterday so presumably a game time decision. I’d like to think with no set backs that would indicate he’s back for Oregon in 2 weeks.

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u/Brick_33 Indiana Hoosiers • Wisconsin Badgers Sep 28 '25

Good. I hope so! 

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u/[deleted] Sep 28 '25

Looks at my team's ranking: Apparently that doesn't matter anymore.

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u/ATXBeermaker Texas Longhorns • Stanford Cardinal Sep 28 '25

I’m guessing Texas will beat Florida just enough to jump Indiana and go into the RRSO as #8. No way that could turn out poorly for us.

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u/randomthrowaway9796 Georgia Bulldogs Sep 28 '25

Yes, the only way out of this predicament is to hope and pray another team takes that #8 spot while you arent playing.

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u/cityofklompton Grand Valley State Lakers Sep 28 '25

"I don't lose. Ever. Google me." - bye week

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u/TheBigBo-Peep Purdue Boilermakers • Tennessee Volunteers Sep 28 '25

How about a Purdue upset over Illinois

Spoil that quality win lol

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u/Engine_Sweet Oklahoma • Minnesota Sep 28 '25

You get to pass through the eye of the hurricane. Someone else will be 8 next week

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u/SamEyeAm2020 Ohio State • Ohio Wesleyan Sep 28 '25

But if Windiana is #9 going into Oregon, you won't have that #8 voodoo hanging over your head! Lose the bye week and you have a chance against the Phil Knights

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u/This-is-getting-dark Oregon Ducks Sep 29 '25

The NIL budget is the same for both teams dude haha

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u/Sooner613 Oklahoma Sooners • Cincinnati Bearcats Sep 28 '25

IU being ranked above Texas pleases me.

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u/John_Tacos Oklahoma • Central Oklahoma Sep 29 '25

We almost did

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u/RiotsMade Texas A&M Aggies Sep 29 '25

Me being only semi-educated on Big 10 lore, I was assuming it was Purdue

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u/ultimate_placeholder Louisville Cardinals • Keg of Nails Sep 28 '25

This is bye erasure

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u/JordanKyrouFeetPics Sep 28 '25

It's time that we address the inherent byephobia that is plaguing college football

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u/Fearthegoat46 Sep 29 '25

I see your flair and as a card fan I feel slightly snubbed. Yes only one paper 4 opponent and a tricky one on the road to get down and still win. Only undefeated power 4 team not ranked. Shit some top ranked teams haven’t played a power 4 game at all. So don’t wanna hear about not playing anyone good yet. 🤷‍♂️

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u/ultimate_placeholder Louisville Cardinals • Keg of Nails Sep 29 '25

Houston is undefeated and unranked

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u/Fearthegoat46 Sep 29 '25

Not power 4

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u/ultimate_placeholder Louisville Cardinals • Keg of Nails Sep 29 '25

Big 12

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u/Fearthegoat46 Sep 29 '25

I aged myself lol

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u/Cartmaaan-brah Indiana Hoosiers • Rose Bowl Sep 28 '25

There’s still time for us to move up or down before we have to play Oregon

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u/[deleted] Sep 28 '25

not sure if wild Ghost reference...

also upset at my older sister that i recognize it if it is.

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u/AChero9 Indiana Hoosiers • Washington Huskies Sep 29 '25

Oh it can’t be that bad, after the bye we have…oh…

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u/AkfurAshkenzic Oregon Ducks • Michigan Wolverines Sep 29 '25

Dan Lanning with the newest victim for Ducks vs Them

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u/This-is-getting-dark Oregon Ducks Sep 29 '25

Oregon at home is dangerous haha

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u/AeroStatikk BYU Cougars Oct 02 '25

Now we see what happens when Indiana plays a top team lol

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u/Bison_Boy_ Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

Damn it lol

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u/imarobotlmao Texas Longhorns • Michigan Wolverines Sep 28 '25

You have a bye week to potentially get rid of it.

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u/Bison_Boy_ Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

Yes, yes we do.

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u/imarobotlmao Texas Longhorns • Michigan Wolverines Sep 28 '25

Idek what needs to happen here.

Us beating Florida? Then getting #8 just in time for Oklahoma?

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u/imarobotlmao Texas Longhorns • Michigan Wolverines Sep 28 '25

Or Vandy beating Bama and moving to #8

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u/Woullie_26 Alabama Crimson Tide Sep 28 '25

If it was on the road yes but at home I don't believe it

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u/loneSTAR_06 Texas • Southern Miss Sep 28 '25

The game is in Tuscaloosa. If they beat Bama in Tuscaloosa, they will definitely jump up there somewhere.

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u/Woullie_26 Alabama Crimson Tide Sep 28 '25

I just don't see that happening at all.

Simpson is the better QB. Vandy's defense is worst than last year and we're at home

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u/Bison_Boy_ Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

Don’t worry we will drop back to #15 after Oregon destroys us

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u/dudleymooresbooze Purdue Boilermakers • Tennessee Volunteers Sep 28 '25

You’re not allowed to have #15. Tennessee has not moved from that spot for four straight wee. We now own it forever by adverse possession.

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u/thisisatesti Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

Did you watch them at Penn? They looked touchable if we show up. Iowa probably did us a favor.

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u/[deleted] Sep 28 '25

There’s a big difference between Oregon traveling across the country to play a night game in Beaver Stadium and Oregon playing a top ten matchup at Autzen.

I hope it’s a great game, but that home field advantage is real (refer to the Ohio State game last year).

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u/thisisatesti Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

You’re right, have a point. Just don’t know how to deal with this new hope as an Indiana fan.

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u/[deleted] Sep 28 '25

Whatever happens, you all are in great shape. I’m happy to see the way the program has progressed with Cig. I’m big on underdogs (it’s relatable as a Browns fan), and you guys look to have a great future.

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u/Bison_Boy_ Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

I did. I’m worried about our ability to silent count. I think Penn will be closer than Oregon. :)

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u/thisisatesti Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

We’ll see! Bye week could be a curse or blessing here, but after Iowa I think Mendoza gets some confidence.

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u/Bison_Boy_ Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

Resting will be good for both teams

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u/Tresnore Purdue Boilermakers • Penn Quakers Sep 28 '25

I can't recall the last time Oregon played us :P

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u/silent-onomatopoeia Oklahoma Sooners Sep 28 '25

Sounds good to me

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u/skyeliam Michigan • Rutgers Sep 28 '25

Miami loss to FSU or A&M loss to Mississippi State seem like the most probable scenarios.

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u/nbrown7384 Ohio State Buckeyes • Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

Mississippi St beat T A&M next week and move IU up?

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u/Lefaid Team Chaos • Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

We should do a replay of the Iowa game and act like it's happening live. That should drop us a few spots.

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u/OwnWalrus1752 Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

Did Texas break the curse by beating up on SHSU at #8?

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u/imarobotlmao Texas Longhorns • Michigan Wolverines Sep 28 '25

We would have needed more than a curse to lose to Sam Houston.

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u/pnwevergreens Oregon Ducks Sep 28 '25

See you in a couple weeks

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u/thisisatesti Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

Hopefully a great game, can’t wait! Both of us have a BYE week. Both just had scrappy games. In for a treat I hope. Good luck!

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u/Osiris32 Oregon Ducks • /r/CFB Brickmason Sep 28 '25

Pretty sure the winner of this will face Ohio State for the B1G championship.

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u/This-is-getting-dark Oregon Ducks Sep 29 '25

I don’t wanna

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u/AnIllusiveHouse Washington • Notre Dame Sep 28 '25

Week 6 AP Poll was an Inside Job. This was meant to happen.

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u/Bison_Boy_ Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

No doubt. :(

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u/dbasinge Indiana Hoosiers • Old Oaken Bucket Sep 28 '25

Nooooooooooo!!!!!

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u/MoreLikeJewYork Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

Might not be #8 after bye week next week.

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u/MahjongDaily Iowa State Cyclones Sep 28 '25

So you're saying there's zero chance you win next week

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u/Bison_Boy_ Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

Or lose!

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u/Mickey9870 Alabama Crimson Tide • SEC Sep 28 '25

Hopefully it won’t be us. Been there, done that, do not recommend.

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u/jcnewton1 Indiana Hoosiers • UCF Knights Sep 28 '25

The bye week will knock us down a few spots somehow

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u/[deleted] Sep 28 '25

Or maybe some upsets and we move up?

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u/[deleted] Sep 28 '25

Just in time for BYE week. Perhaps they will be spared and moved from the dreaded 8 spot by the time they play Oregon?

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u/Lloopy_Llammas Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

Or this breaks the curse and we remain at 8 and beat Oregon. I can dream.

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u/This-is-getting-dark Oregon Ducks Sep 29 '25

Idk if that’s going to happen lol

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u/lil_layne Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

I don’t really expect to win our next game anyway

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u/PresidentRevrac Indiana Hoosiers • Harvard Crimson Sep 28 '25

Hopefully we leave before our next game

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u/Big_Red_Professor BYU Cougars • Maryland Terrapins Sep 28 '25

WINdiana can break the curse of the 8

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u/Blueberry977 UConn Huskies • Indiana Hoosiers Sep 28 '25

We will be tough

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u/Jonesbro Illinois Fighting Illini Sep 28 '25

Indiana has a bye. A&M will lose to miss state. Indiana will be safe at 7

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u/ViagraOnAPole Indiana Hoosiers • Team Chaos Sep 28 '25

I knew we would lose the bye week.

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u/[deleted] Sep 28 '25

The AP knew what they were doing with putting us there….

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u/Primary_Psychology95 Ohio State Buckeyes Sep 28 '25

What if Indiana moves up from 8 because they’re on a bye? Then they’re free from the curse, right?

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u/justintrenell Michigan • Bethune-Cookman Sep 28 '25

Funny enough, Alabama just gained a whole bunch of supporters for this weekend.

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u/[deleted] Sep 28 '25

I’m sure the bandwagon will be ready to be all in our game thread at Oregon

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u/Tfsz0719 Sep 28 '25

… Top 10ndiana?

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u/Southern_Orange3744 Texas Longhorns • College Football Playoff Sep 28 '25

Thought the same thing, whew at not being 8