"The Hoosiers' perfect 16-0 season in 2025, which culminated with a 27-21 victory against Miami in the College Football National Championship game, might have been the best evidence that once-woebegone programs can change their fortunes with the right coach and budget."
"After SEC teams won four straight national titles from 2019 to 2022, Big Ten teams have won each of the past three: Michigan, Ohio State and Indiana."
"Those two leagues have seven of the top 10 teams in our updated Way-Too-Early Top 25, so it's a debate that will continue to play out until the final CFP game of January 2027."
The balance of power in college football has shifted from the SEC to the Big Ten, with Big Ten teams winning the last three national titles. Indiana's perfect 16-0 season in 2025 exemplifies how struggling programs can succeed with effective coaching and resources. The SEC's performance is under scrutiny as it seeks to regain dominance. Both conferences dominate the top rankings, indicating a competitive landscape that will evolve leading into the 2027 College Football Playoff.
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