Indiana football: Hoosiers are no longer the underdog after stomping Alabama and Oregon. They’re not taking their foot off the gas just yet
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Key Points:
- Indiana Hoosiers football team is defying expectations with a dominant College Football Playoff run, defeating powerhouse teams Ohio State, Alabama, and Oregon with strong defense and balanced offense.
- The Hoosiers emphasize a culture of relentless hard work and avoiding complacency, which has fueled their unprecedented success despite a historically losing program.
- Indiana's defense, ranked No. 2 nationally, has been particularly impactful, forcing turnovers and pressuring opponents' quarterbacks, even without their leading tackler due to injury.
- Head coach Curt Cignetti and defensive coordinator Bryant Haines have instilled old-school values and innovative defensive schemes that confuse and overwhelm opponents.
- Indiana now advances to the national championship game against Miami, with the entire
