If you find yourself asking what makes this Indiana Hoosiers team the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff, there’s a few different places to start.
One, they’re unbeaten. 13-0. They simply took care of business against a number of really impressive teams. Two, they have the Heisman Trophy winner. Fernando Mendoza has played steadily impressive football all season long. Three, this defense is one of the best in scoring defense. Truly a remarkable group on that side of the ball.
And again, they’re unbeaten. They’ve looked so good. And Indiana could be a real problem for Texas Tech if the Red Raiders and Hoosiers both win their quarterfinals matchups.