Some contend Indiana’s poor performance indicates it shouldn’t have been in the College Football Playoff. But the Hoosiers earned their spot.

Indiana came into the game with the No. 2 defense in the country and the No. 6 scoring defense. The Hoosiers also ranked No. 1 in rush defense, No. 9 in pass defense and had the No. 8 third-down defense in the country. Notre Dame surpassed Indiana's season average in each of those categories and almost doubled up their points allowed.

Donovan James of Hoosier State of Mind to help break down which Indiana players that the Irish will need to be aware of later this evening. James gave me five Hoosiers that have stood out this fall, on both sides of the ball. Find out below who James singled out, and more importantly, who Notre Dame needs to stop.