Because the Hoosiers were getting handled for much of Friday night at Notre Dame, it became easy for those who got left out to take shots.

ESPN analyst Dick Vitale has made his stance clear on the discourse surrounding the first round of the College Football Playoff. While Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is among the loud voices complaining about the inclusion of Indiana and SMU in the 12-team bracket following their blowout losses in the opening round, Vitale fired back.

In 2023, the Hoosiers went 3-9. Even with the great turnaround from Curt Cignetti and IU, some on social media weren't fans of Indiana making the Playoff in the first place. Here is the reaction to Indiana's loss to Notre Dame.