“Indiana Climbs to No. 3, But Until They Beat Ohio State, It’s All Smoke and Mirrors.”

Indiana fans are celebrating like they've arrived, but let's slow down for a second. Beating Oregon was nice, but let's be real: the top dog in the Big Ten is still Ohio State. Until you knock off the Buckeyes, you're not the king of the hill.

Sure, Oregon looked like a big-time win because they beat Penn State — but look at where Penn State is now. They've dropped three straight and are trending downhill fast. That takes away some of the shine from Indiana's "statement" victory.

Don't get me wrong, Indiana deserves respect, and a Top 10 ranking feels about right. But sitting at No. 3? That's pushing it — borderline overrated. The Hoosiers now face six straight unranked opponents, all with losing records. If they want to justify this kind of ranking, they better blow every single one of those teams off the field.

Bottom line: Indiana's riding high now, but until they take down Ohio State, their No. 3 spot is nothing more than a paper crown.