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Hoosiers land No. 4 in CFP rankings; men's soccer wins Big Ten

Plus, Ellettsville and Richland Township will consolidate after a close vote.

The Today in Bloomington team2 stories12 sources5 min read

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Indiana football lands at No. 4 in the first College Football Playoff rankings

Indiana landed fourth in the first CFP rankings

RankTeamRecord
1Miami9-0
2Georgia8-1
3Utah8-0
4Indiana8-1

Source: IndyStar

If you've been wondering how the Hoosiers look to the committee, the College Football Playoff selection committee ranked Indiana No. 4 in its first rankings Tuesday night. At 8-1 (5-1 Big Ten), IU is the highest-ranked Big Ten team and would get a in the 12-team format.

  • Top four seeds get first-round byes
  • Last season: first No. 1 ranking and first national title
  • Ohio State is No. 12; Alabama is No. 5 at 6-2

Not everyone is sold. USA TODAY rounded up the reaction from ESPN's shows Wednesday, much of it aimed at Alabama's spot. On "First Take," Chris Russo was flabbergasted by Indiana's placement, eight spots ahead of Ohio State. He also pointed to the Hoosiers' close calls against Nebraska, Michigan and Minnesota.

Indiana is one of four teams that would get a bye

No. 4
Indiana's spot in the first CFP rankings
8-1
Indiana's record, 5-1 in the Big Ten
1-7
record of top four seeds in 12-team-era quarterfinals
12
teams in the playoff field

Source: IndyStar

Men's Soccer

Indiana men's soccer beats Michigan State 3-⁠2 to win the Big Ten regular-season title

If you missed it, No. 4 Indiana beat Michigan State 3-2 Wednesday night at to clinch its 20th Big Ten regular-season title. Easton Bogard scored twice in the first half, in the 28th and 31st minutes. Charlie Heuer had a goal and two assists, including the 49th-minute goal that restored a two-goal lead.

Indiana beat Michigan State 3-⁠2 to clinch the Big Ten title

  • Michigan State2
    Indiana3
    FinalIndiana clinched its 20th Big Ten regular-season title.

Source: The Bloomingtonian

  • Record: 14-1-3 overall, 7-1-2 in the Big Ten
  • Crowd: 3,178 at Bill Armstrong Stadium
  • Next: Big Ten tournament semifinal at home on Nov. 11
  • Titles: 14 more than any other program, IU says

“The standard is this, getting a hat and a t-shirt.”

Charlie Heuer, Indiana junior midfielder

A year ago, Indiana ended 2025 with no Big Ten tournament appearance and no NCAA tournament wins. Now the Hoosiers are the tournament's top seed. "I love to win," coach Todd Yeagley said. Michigan State's two goals were the only multi-goal night by an Indiana opponent this season.

Indiana outshot Michigan State 19-⁠10

19Shots10
7Shots on goal6
4Saves4

Source: The Bloomingtonian

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Ellettsville

Ellettsville and Richland Township voters approved reorganization Tuesday, 3,007 to 2,480, or 54.8% support. The plan also needed separate majorities, and it cleared the township outside town limits by just 35 votes, 50.6% to 49.4%. Inside Ellettsville, 59.9% voted yes. The two will consolidate in January, the Indiana Daily Student reports. The B Square BulletinIndiana Daily Student

Ellettsville and Richland Township voters approved reorganization

Overall vote in Ellettsville and Richland Township, Nov. 3

Ellettsville–Richland Township reorganization

✓Yes3,00754.8%
No2,48045.2%

Needs separate majorities: the line at 50%

Source: The B Square Bulletin

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Ellettsville–Richland Township reorganizationYes, won3,00754.8%
Ellettsville–Richland Township reorganizationNo2,48045.2%

Griffy Lake

will close to the public from Fri., Nov. 13 at 11 p.m. through Mon., Nov. 16 at 5 a.m., and again from Fri., Nov. 20 at 11 p.m. through Mon., Nov. 23 at 5 a.m. The trails, shoreline and lake are all closed for the controlled deer hunts. WBIW

Fire station

The city will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting Fri., Nov. 6 for the Bloomington Fire Department's new Operations Center at 3182 S. Walnut St. It's the final public safety project funded by the bond the City Council approved in 2022. WBIW

Hoops tonight

The Hoosiers (1-0) host Bellarmine (0-1) at 6 p.m. ET Thursday, Nov. 5, and you can stream it on Peacock. Markus Burton led Indiana with 19 points and 5 assists in the opener against Eastern Illinois. IndyStar

Quarterback

Coach Curt Cignetti didn't offer any real clarity Wednesday on quarterback Josh Hoover's status after the 23-16 overtime win over Minnesota. Grant Wilson replaced Hoover for the second half, and Indiana hosts USC on Nov. 14. Reporter-Times

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Hoosiers land No. 4 in CFP rankings; men's soccer wins Big Ten

Plus, Ellettsville and Richland Township will consolidate after a close vote.

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  1. Indiana football is No. 4 in the first CFP rankings
  2. Men's soccer beats Michigan State 3-2 for the Big Ten title
  3. Ellettsville and Richland Township will consolidate in January
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