Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel leaves the field after the win over Illinois at Autzen Stadium in Eugene Saturday, Oct 26, ...

Every game really does matter in the new CFP era, Colorado's playoff push, the SEC is eating each other, Heisman Watch, more.

All in all, Tuesday's CFP rankings could have delivered better news for Indiana football, but it could also have been much worse.

A season full of surprises didn't produce many when the first set of rankings on the road to college football's new 12-team playoff came out Tuesday.