***2024-25 CFB Playoff/Bowl (Dec. 17-Jan. 20) Games Thread***

[FriendlySpartan]

Michigan and it was a tight game

Yep because even without a QB Michigan still has much better line play then Indiana, then when you get to OSU you get a boat race like we see tonight

 

[BigJCy]

IU needs a drive right here.

 

[dirtyninety]

I feel like I am watching Notre Dame versus Iowa State......I've seen this game before like 1000 times.

 

[FriendlySpartan]

Even if you just get there and get trounced you have something to build on.

11-1 in FBS is still one of the best records in the country.

I am a little surprised to see ND look this dominant though.

Yep, they got their coach, got a big NIL bump and gave their fans a great season. This will knock them back a bit but if their reciting picks up they could still have some good seasons which for IU football is a massive improvement

 

[fsanford]

IU you need to reach into your bag of tricks.
ND is over pursuing

 

[ClubCy]

Indiana has completely abandoned being aggressive on offense after the interception.

 

[jdoggivjc]

I don't even think ND is particularly championship-level (I was going to use the word "good", but this game is happening). Indiana just doesn't belong on the field with them.

 

[Acylum]

Can’t settle for a FG.

 

[FriendlySpartan]

IU you need to reach into your bag of tricks.
ND is over pursuing

Agreed, they are still fighting though, would love if they could get some points just because I have too many ND alum family members who will be insufferable around the holidays

 

[madguy30]

I was little 'meh' about the playoffs but this do or die home crowd atmosphere looks legit.

 

[jdoggivjc]

Can’t settle for a FG.

yup - they need the TD if they don't want to start warming up the busses at half

 

[Clark]

The amount of times Indiana has ran the ball on third and 4+ is crazy. They have a good passing game. I know the qb has been inaccurate early but can't just turtle up, the defense isn't good enough for that.

 

[ClubCy]

I was little 'meh' about the playoffs but this do or die home crowd atmosphere looks legit.

They never will but the first two rounds absolutely need to be on campus. This atmosphere is legit.

Excited to see OSU/Tenn tomorrow.

 

[FriendlySpartan]

We in 4 down territory yet or nah?

 

[Clark]

Cowardly field goals deserve to miss

 

[madguy30]

Agreed, they are still fighting though, would love if they could get some points just because I have too many ND alum family members who will be insufferable around the holidays and the rest of the year like every year. And if some Nebraska fans show up they'll brag about some sport that most people didn't even know was played in college let alone at Nebraska.

FIFY.

Kinda how my experience goes anyhow haha.

 

[jdoggivjc]

that was cowardly football

 

[FriendlySpartan]

FIFY.

Kinda how my experience goes anyhow haha.

I’m fortunate enough to not know any Nebraska fans, legit only ever met them at bars in Chicago.

 

[Acylum]

The amount of times Indiana has ran the ball on third and 4+ is crazy. They have a good passing game. I know the qb has been inaccurate early but can't just turtle up, the defense isn't good enough for that.

Why do you run it on 3rd and 5 if you’re not going to go for it on 4th down?

 

[ClubCy]

That is unbelievable. ND had 3 minutes and the ball after half. You could looking at 28-3 before you blink.

I’d be turning tables over if CMC did that in a playoff game.