Overview

• Indiana beat Oregon 30-20 at Autzen Stadium, with quarterback Fernando Mendoza throwing a pivotal fourth-quarter touchdown.
• USA TODAY’s projection for the US LBM Coaches Poll keeps Ohio State first, forecasts Miami second and Mississippi third, and slots Indiana fourth.
• Analysts cite Ohio State’s elite defense in projecting the Buckeyes to remain atop the rankings.
• The updated US LBM Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 had not been published at the time of the reports.
• Penn State lost 22-21 to Northwestern, and quarterback Drew Allar suffered a season-ending injury, while USC beat Michigan 31-13 and UCLA topped Michigan State 38-13.