The Indiana Hoosiers are riding high after a flawless 16-0 season that culminated in a national title, and fans in Bloomington are buzzing with anticipation for Curt Cignetti’s third year at the helm. Despite losing key players to the NFL, Cignetti has reloaded with a top-20 recruiting class and 17 new faces from the transfer portal. It's clear that Indiana's football program is in good hands.
Professional oddsmakers seem to agree, projecting Indiana's win total among the highest in the nation. This suggests the Hoosiers are poised to make another run at the Big Ten title and perhaps a return to the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Mixed Signals from the Oddsmakers
FanDuel Sportsbook recently unveiled their 2026 win totals for the Power 4 conferences, placing Indiana near the top with a win total of 10.5. This ties them with Oregon for the Big Ten's highest mark and only trails Notre Dame nationally, who sits at 11.5. Impressively, Indiana's win total surpasses that of the Ohio State Buckeyes.
However, when it comes to Big Ten title odds, Ohio State is favored at +190, with Indiana following at +260, and Oregon close behind at +300. It’s intriguing to see Indiana behind Ohio State in title odds despite a higher projected win total.
Ohio State faces a daunting schedule, including a non-conference clash at Texas and tough conference games against Indiana, USC, Oregon, and Michigan. Indiana fans remember last year’s thrilling 13-10 victory over Ohio State in the Big Ten title game and are eager for another crack at the crown.
Cignetti’s success last season without a roster full of 5-star recruits speaks volumes. With a projected win total of 10.5, Hoosier fans have every reason to believe in Cignetti’s ability to keep the momentum going strong.
Big Ten Win Totals via FanDuel Sportsbook
- Indiana: 10.5
- Oregon: 10.5
- Ohio State: 9.5
- Penn State: 9.5
- USC: 8.5
- Michigan: 8.5
- Illinois: 7.5
- Washington: 7.5
- Wisconsin: 6.5
- UCLA: 6.5
- Nebraska: 5.5
- Minnesota: 5.5
- Northwestern: 5.5
- Rutgers: 4.5
- Maryland: 4.5
- Michigan State: 3.5
The stage is set for another exhilarating season in Bloomington, with the Hoosiers ready to defend their title and chase new heights.