The Hoosiers started the season 4-0, including a controversial season-opening 36-35 win against the Nittany Lions. Hype continued to grow as they took down Rutgers, Michigan, and Michigan State, before losing a hotly contested tussle in Columbus. Indiana rebounded to win the last two games of the regular season, but fell in the Outback Bowl to Ole Miss 26-20 to finish the season 6-2.
Offensive Player to Watch: QB Michael Penix, Jr.
It was tempting not to go with Ty Fryfogle here, but after coming to my senses, Penix is the clear choice.