Takeaways: What's ahead for Oklahoma, Indiana, Penn State and more

"At the midpoint of the season, no team has made a bigger playoff statement than Indiana. They tried to reassert themselves with a historic 63-10 beatdown of Illinois, but the Illini aren't Ohio State or Oregon. And then the Hoosiers beat Oregon -- by double digits -- in Autzen Stadium, where the Ducks hadn't lost in 18 straight games. Indiana forced Heisman Trophy hopeful quarterback Dante Moore into two interceptions and sacked him six times."

"No. 7 Indiana traveled to No. 3 Oregon for a game between two undefeated Big Ten teams and snapped the Ducks' 18-game home winning streak, sending Oregon down five spots in this week's AP Poll. The Hoosiers, on the other hand, have shown they're the real deal and in the hunt for another shot at the national championship after last season's early exit from the College Football Playoff."

Indiana snapped Oregon's 18-game home winning streak at Autzen Stadium, beating the Ducks by double digits and vaulting into the top five of the AP Poll. The Hoosiers forced Heisman Trophy hopeful quarterback Dante Moore into two interceptions and registered six sacks. Indiana has shown improvement from last season and is positioning itself to pursue a first-round bye and a deeper College Football Playoff run. In the Cotton Bowl, No. 6 Oklahoma lost to Texas despite the return of quarterback John Mateer. Penn State suffered its third straight loss and fired head coach James Franklin after 12 seasons. Several teams face key adjustments moving forward.

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