The emergence of the Indiana Hoosiers has been one of the standout stories of the 2024 college football season. A historic year has seen the Bloomington program reach the postseason, but what is their record, and have they competed in the College Football Playoff before?
Indiana Playoff Appearances and Results by Year
- 2024
vs. Notre Dame, TBD
Indiana has limited experience in the College Football Playoff, making their appearance in 2024 a significant milestone. They will face an in-state rival, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, in their first game.
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Under Curt Cignetti’s leadership, the Hoosiers have achieved an impressive 11-1 season. Their only loss came against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Indiana hopes that its experience from this high-pressure game will benefit it as it heads into the postseason.
Indiana Playoff History FAQ
What’s Indiana’s Bowl Game Win/Loss Record?
Indiana is 3-10 all-time in its 13 bowl appearances. The Hoosiers are currently on a six-game losing streak in bowl games, a trend dating back to 1993, which includes an overtime loss to Duke in the 2015 Pinstripe Bowl. Their three bowl wins came in 1979, 1988, and 1991.
How Many Times Has Indiana Been to the College Football Playoff?
The 2024 season is Indiana’s first and only appearance in the College Football Playoff. Cignetti has led the Hoosier to a historic season, which will be written in folklore in Bloomington. It is the first time they have played in the postseason since 2020, when Indiana lost the Outback Bowl 26-20 to Ole Miss.
How Many National Championship Appearances Does Indiana Have?
Indiana has never appeared in a College Football National Championship game. The closest the Hoosiers have come was the 1968 Rose Bowl, when John Pont’s team lost 14-3 to the USC Trojans, who became the de facto national champions.
How Many National Championships Has Indiana Won?
The Hoosiers have never been crowned National Champions. The Bloomington side doesn’t have an extensive postseason history, with 2024 marking their first time competing in the college football playoff.
Nonetheless, Indiana has two Big Ten Conference Championships from 1945 and 1967.
When Was the Last Time Indiana Made a Bowl Game?
The last time Indiana competed in a bowl game was in 2020, when the Hoosiers, under head coach Tom Allen, lost to the Ole Miss Rebels with a score of 26-20. During the Allen era, Indiana participated in three bowl games but, unfortunately, lost each by a single score.
Despite these losses, this period has been successful for the school’s football program, as Indiana has made five postseason appearances since 2007. This is a notable achievement, considering the team endured a 14-year drought without reaching a bowl game prior to this stretch.
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