Cignetti: 'So obvious' Indiana should be in CFP despite 1st loss

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti was appalled at questions over whether his squad deserves a spot in the top 12 of next week's College Football Playoff rankings following a 38-15 loss to Ohio State.

"Is that a serious question?" Cignetti said postgame, according to ESPN's Jake Trotter. "I'm not even going to answer that one. The answer's so obvious."

Indiana got off to its best start in school history with a 10-0 start under Cignetti. However, the Hoosiers' undefeated run came to an end Saturday to Big Ten rival Ohio State.

Ohio State dominated Indiana, limiting quarterback Kurtis Rourke to 68 passing yards and eight completions. The Hoosiers jumped out to a 7-0 lead but then surrendered 31 consecutive points before two late scores made it 38-15.

Indiana claimed the fifth spot in the third CFP rankings, which were released Tuesday.