2026 IUFB: CHAPTER 3

[RoadRage]

On 7/24/2026 at 2:06 PM, Pagoda said:

Well, not a fun topic, but here are more details from the police report.  It’s not exactly straightforward.  I don’t know enough to have much of a view — the legal system and IUFB will have to figure it out.

Law Enforcement

 

 

Sorry, but I would drop this guy....

[Stuhoo]

4 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

Seems about right. Top 3 are interchangeable, but I'd have Oregon at the top, us 2 and OSU 3 personally. I think USC is a touch too high due to schedule strength, Michigan is too high because their QB sucks, and PSU jumps both of them because of lack of schedule strength. Campbell could easily SOS his way into a year-one CFP berth.

Washington is a bit of an unknown, but they have a good coach and their QB is a monster. Not sure if they have the trenches to hang on and battle for a CFP spot though. Our game out there in November will probably be massive for both teams.

I'm also buying Bob Chesney stock so I'd have UCLA in that 8-11 range. I wouldn't have a problem with them jumping anyone from 9-12.

You are reading my mind. I'm not a fan of Underwood at QB for Michigan at all.

PSU will be really good - talented and with ISU transfer continuity and their excellent QB, and UCLA is underrated.

Wasn't USC uber-talented last year too? Riley and his staff ain't it.

[Hovadipo]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

You are reading my mind. I'm not a fan of Underwood at QB for Michigan at all.

PSU will be really good - talented and with ISU transfer continuity and their excellent QB, and UCLA is underrated.

Wasn't USC uber-talented last year too? Riley and his staff ain't it.

USC is ridiculously talented. They have zero excuses and I fully expect that job to be open come December despite Riley just bringing in the #1 class in the nation.

[realTomCrean]

Lanning hasn’t won the big ones yet but it’s coming. He’s too good and his rosters are too talented. Two new coordinators hurt because this was the year for him to do it. Remember, nobody can win the big ones until they do. 
 

UM @OsU / IU @ UM. Michigan getting one of us. Wittingham is a great addition to the league. 
 

Washington/Mich/PSU/OSU fighting for 3rd. 
 

Prediction:

1) IU & Oregon in the B1G champ. 
2) Riley fired @ USC

3) Bilema to Wisconsin

4) IU struggles against Northwestern

5) OSU misses playoff and Day is on the hot seat

6) UCLA finishes 9-3

7) IU @ Nebraska. Nebraska enters undefeated & Rhule will still be fired before NYE

[realTomCrean]

Also IU will route USC 35+ 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

[jermhoosierfan]

"Even by the Big Ten's standards, 2025 was a particularly top-heavy season. The conference had three teams better than anyone in the SEC, and seven teams worse than anyone in the SEC. Indiana won it all, and Ohio State and Oregon went 25-1 against non-Hoosier teams."

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49073551/2026-big-ten-college-football-preview-predictions-top-transfers-more

We are living in an alternate universe at the moment.  That is the only reasonable explanation outside of they finally took football serious.

[Stuhoo]

3 minutes ago, realTomCrean said:

Lanning hasn’t won the big ones yet but it’s coming. He’s too good and his rosters are too talented. Two new coordinators hurt because this was the year for him to do it. Remember, nobody can win the big ones until they do. 
 

1. Will Stein says the primary reason UK will win is because of ... him.
2. Will Stein is no longer at Oregon, so Oregon is now missing that key to winning; WIll Stein.
3. Therefore, Oregon will not win.

[realTomCrean]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

1. Will Stein says the primary reason UK will win is because of ... him.
2. Will Stein is no longer at Oregon, so Oregon is now missing that key to winning; WIll Stein.
3. Therefore, Oregon will not win.

I really hope you’re wrong. I want the worst for UK

[Napleshoosier]

3 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

1. Will Stein says the primary reason UK will win is because of ... him.
2. Will Stein is no longer at Oregon, so Oregon is now missing that key to winning; WIll Stein.
3. Therefore, Oregon will not win.

A POS coach at a POS school!  Perfect fit!

 

[CSP]

2 hours ago, realTomCrean said:

Also IU will route USC 35+ 

I hope it's about 7 degrees that day 

[Brass Cannon]

5 minutes ago, CSP said:

I hope it's about 7 degrees that day 

It’s EST that’s all that matters. Hopefully we get Big Noon instead of Oregon and Michigan as well 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

[Crimson and Cream]

6 hours ago, RoadRage said:

Sorry, but I would drop this guy....

That's just the RoadRage talking 

[LIHoosier]

Slightly off topic, btn is offering plus for the year for 26.27. Here's the link, the code is PLUS26.

https://www.bigtenplus.com/en-int/page/2026-football-media-days?couponCode=PLUS26&lid=aut0bwsjqos6&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2026-7-29_FOOTBALL_MEDIA_DAYS_DAY_2_NONACTIVES

[68Hoosier]

14 hours ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Teen Wolf, LOL

[Lebowski]

14 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

It’s EST that’s all that matters. Hopefully we get Big Noon instead of Oregon and Michigan as well 

Oregon plays at O$U the week prior and I'm not fully sold on SC. They don't travel well and I think both at PSU and at Wisconsin will be challenges for them. 

[Lebowski]

Top Dogs
IUFB
O$U
Oregon
Iowa

Can Break Through
Michigan
USC
Washington

Dark Horses
UCLA - Holy smokes have they made some improvements. 
Wisconsin - 33 transfers coming in. One of them being Colton Joseph, who's a dog. They'll be better this year. 


 

[Stuhoo]

18 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

Top Dogs
IUFB
O$U
Oregon
Iowa

Can Break Through
Michigan
USC
Washington

Dark Horses
UCLA - Holy smokes have they made some improvements. 
Wisconsin - 33 transfers coming in. One of them being Colton Joseph, who's a dog. They'll be better this year. 


 

Top Dogs

• IU
• O$U
• Oregon
• PSU (avoids playing IU, O$U, and Oregon)

Can Break Through

• UCLA
• Wisconsin (also avoids playing IU, O$U, and Oregon)
• USC
• Washington

Dark Horses to Overachieve

• NW
• Iowa
• Minny

Destined for 'Not It'

• Nebraska
• Michigan (Impossibly difficult schedule)
• Illinois

Sad Situations

• Rutger
• MSU
• Maryland

Embarrassing Situation

• Puredoo

[Hovadipo]

18 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Sad Situations

• Maryland

No one dumps on Locksley here more than I, but they have a real path to 8 wins this year. Two non-con gimmes, plus getting Va Tech early before Franklin has them rolling, plus a baby soft B1G schedule. And there is some serious talent on that roster.

But then again...Locskley.