Curt Cignetti Trolls CFP Rankings After Indiana's Drop to No. 9 in Latest Bracket Projection
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Key Points:
- Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti expressed frustration after the College Football Playoff (CFP) committee dropped his team from No. 4 to No. 9 in the second ranking of the season, criticizing perceived bias and decision-making.
- The Hoosiers, currently 8-1, could improve their CFP standing with a win against No. 18 USC in their upcoming game, but a loss could jeopardize their playoff chances.
- Cignetti has previously accused the CFP committee of favoring SEC teams, pointing to higher rankings for SEC teams despite comparable or worse records than Indiana.
- Teams ranked above Indiana, including Alabama, UCLA, Notre Dame, Texas, and Tennessee, have maintained playoff contention despite losses to unranked or lower-ranked opponents.
- Indiana's season includes a single loss to Ohio State, and recent overtime wins against Michigan and Minnesota, highlighting their competitive performance despite the ranking drop.
