For the first few, when Indiana started winning games, the college football world thought it was just lucky wins. However, when the Hoosier’s winning streak stayed constant till week nine, finally everyone recognized their true potential to be a ranked team. Look at their records! They ate teams like Nebraska with 56-7 and Washington with 31-17 and left no crumbs! now all eyes are on their upcoming game against Michigan State on November 3, which can be a playoff ticket for Curt Cignetti. However, looking at Joel Klatt‘s latest revelations of the dark side of playoffs, Indiana fans need to worry.

On the latest episode of the Joel Klatt show, Klatt didn’t mince his words and made a major point, which can hinder Indiana’s playoff hopes.

“So that’s pretty obvious. Let’s go to Indiana. Less obvious with Indiana, because we’re sitting here and they’re still at 13th in the AP poll. Before I say anything more about Indiana, Indiana, to me, is the team that I’m actually most interested in to see how the playoff committee rates Indiana, because here’s what happens in the AP Poll, and this is why the AP Poll is such trash. It really is. And I’m like, I’m sorry if you get offended by that, but it’s the AP poll is like a NASCAR race.”

Klatt is someone who has observed the game for very long and he’s not satisfied with how the AP poll has ranked 8-0 Indiana. Besides that, it’s intriguing to note that the Hoosiers have all eight games with at least 14 points. Which is quite impressive! Here Klatt questioned the AP poll on what basis they ranked Indiana at no. 13?

Joel Klatt is eager to see how the College Football Playoff committee responds to Indiana’s growing success, following the team’s treatment in the AP poll. Klatt noted that the harsh reality of the playoffs dictates that Indiana likely needs an 11-1 record to secure a spot, while 10-2 teams may also be considered. He highlighted a significant flaw in the current playoff system. However, Indiana’s next game against Michigan State poses a challenge, especially with the starting quarterback’s absence.

Curt Cignetti on QB Kurtis Rourke’s return for the week 10 game

Ahead of a crucial game against Michigan State, here’s good news for the Hoosiers fans. Rourke is likely to come back in the week 10 clash coming out of an injury. Most of the credit for Curt Cignetti’s team’s unbeatable record should go to Rourke, who has thrown 1941 yards and 15 touchdowns so far this season.

Rourke faced a thumb injury during week eight’s game against Nebraska, after which he had to undergo surgery on his right thumb. Following that, head coach Curt Cignetti gave an official statement saying, “I’m optimistic about him. He’s been throwing the last few days. workload will increase as the week goes on. That’s all I’m going to say about it.”

While Rourke was absent for the Washington game, Tayven Jackson took his place and led the offense while completing 11 of 19 passes for 124 yards and scoring a touchdown. Although it’s not clarified yet, chances are there that Indiana fans will watch Rourke in the Week 10 clash against Michigan State. With that, let us know in the comments your thoughts on Indiana’s playoff chances.