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The atmosphere in South Bend for the first-ever college football playoff game on campus was a spectacle in itself. With Coach Freeman expressing the significance of the occasion, fans were treated to a thrilling game that did not disappoint – until, that is, Indiana faced a crushing defeat. From a promising start with key interceptions to a quickly spiraling scoreline, it became evident that the game would be a blowout, raising conversations about Indiana's future as a competitive program.