I’m taking Indiana. Until they prove otherwise, I’m taking Indiana. The dude is 27-2.
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They could make the Playoff or Lincoln Riley could get fired, and I don’t see a whole lot in the middle there.
Week four, Oregon goes to USC — that game could shape the national conversation surrounding Riley.
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