# NEWS: Indiana Looks SO MUCH BETTER Than the Rest of the Big Ten Right Now | Buckeyes, Ducks, Trojans

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Podcast: [Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-hoosiers-daily-podcast-on-indiana-hoosiers-football-basketball-4835594)
Published: 2026-09-16T07:00:00+00:00
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Is Indiana Football already the team to beat in the Big Ten? Jacob Goins is joined by Brian Smith of The Portal Podcast to break down why the Indiana Hoosiers may currently sit at the top of a Big Ten that suddenly has plenty of questions. Ohio State has shown vulnerabilities, Oregon has struggled, USC remains unproven and Michigan still has major questions on offense. Indiana hasn't faced a major test yet either—but Curt Cignetti's defending national champions continue to look like one of the most consistent teams in college football. Jacob and Brian also evaluate Josh Hoover and the Indiana offense, the improvement of the offensive line and running game, why Charlie Becker deserves more national attention and when Michigan State transfer Nick Marsh could finally have his breakout game. Plus, how does Indiana compare with the rest of the Big Ten at quarterback, offensive line, coaching and overall roster construction? Subscribe to Locked On Hoosiers for daily Indiana Football and Indiana Basketball coverage.

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