The answer to the question of whether Indiana’s second-half problems with Michigan were reflective of talent or scheme wasn’t kind to the Hoosiers (10-1, 7-1) on S

Indiana lost 38-15 to OSU at Ohio Stadium with notable miscues in all three phases. The Buckeyes scored 31 consecutive points after IU scored on its opening possession while holding the Hoosiers to less than 200 yards — they traded touchdowns during the game's final two minutes.

Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti made his case to the selection committee, but a logjam of SEC teams, Notre Dame and others make the path to the playoff murky.