With a few weeks remaining until College Football Playoff field is set, there are scant few undefeated teams remaining. Week 13 knocked out two more undefeated teams a few conference races messier. The Indiana Hoosiers,

In the afterglow of a 38-31 win at Rutgers that lifted Illinois to 8-3 — and was so exciting in the late stages that it stole some thunder from higher-profile college football matchups of the day — Illini coach Bret Bielema was feeling the import of the moment.

IU's loss to Ohio State won't keep Hoosiers from College Football Playoff with selection committee valuing wins over quality opponents.