Nebraska is now a part of what I will call “Tier 3.” Tier 3 means that they will almost certainly win an at-large bid if they win the rest of their regular season games, but they will be—at best—a team on the bubble if they lose 1 more of their remaining 8 games.

Arkansas’ 24-14 win against Auburn moves the Razorbacks up to No. 41, while Cal’s loss to Florida State sees the Golden Bears drop to No. 42. James Madison had not played well this year, but a stunning 70-50 win at North Carolina vaults the Dukes up to No. 44.

Rourke now ranks fourth nationally with a QBR of 92.4. He has thrown eight touchdowns without an interception. The Hoosiers will face tougher tests ahead. But Indiana has a shot this weekend at home against Maryland to start 5-0 for the first time since 1967 -- and only the third time in program history. -- Trotter