IU football falls in AP poll, coaches poll following week one win against Old Dominion

IU football running back Roman Hemby.

IU football’s 27-14 win against Old Dominion in week one moved the Hoosiers down in both polls released Monday afternoon.

The less-than-expected final margin of just 13 points against the Monarchs hurt IU in the polls released ahead of week two. The Hoosiers entered Saturday’s season opener as a 24-point favorite.

In his Monday press conference, Curt Cignetti said his team “left 35 points on the field” in the victory.

“I’m never going to apologize for a win,” Cignetti said. “They’re too hard to get. Same team that should have beat South Carolina last year in the opener. (We) really dominated the game. Not reflected in the score.”

In the US LBM coaches poll, IU fell two spots from No. 19 to No. 21.

Big Ten programs ahead of the Hoosiers in the coaches poll include Ohio State (No. 1), Penn State (No. 2), Oregon (No. 5), Illinois (No. 12) and Michigan (No. 13). USC, Iowa, Nebraska and Washington all received votes.

And in the Associated Press top 25 poll, the Hoosiers fell three spots from No. 20 to No. 23.

Big Ten programs ahead of the Hoosiers in the coaches poll include Ohio State (No. 1), Penn State (No. 2), Oregon (No. 6), Illinois (No. 11) and Michigan (No. 15). USC and Nebraska received votes.

The first College Football rankings – which determine who will play for the national championship – won’t be released until Tuesday, November 4, at 8 p.m. ET.

Indiana is back in action on Saturday afternoon against Kennesaw State at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for Noon ET on FS1.

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