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College football bowl games: Ranking every 2019-2020 bowl team

By Nicholas Ian Allen

Trevor Lawrence, Clemson Tigers. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Trevor Lawrence, Clemson Tigers. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – NOVEMBER 30: Peyton Ramsey #12 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs the ball during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on November 30, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – NOVEMBER 30: Peyton Ramsey #12 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs the ball during the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on November 30, 2019 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

44. Indiana Hoosiers, 82.99

  • Roster Strength: 82.38 (65)
  • Team Performance: 84.68 (27)
  • Head Coach Rating: 80.45 (79)

As you prepare to watch Indiana play Tennessee in the Gator Bowl, prepare to hear all about the transfer portal. Specifically, prepare to hear about Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey sticking with the Hoosiers despite losing his starting job to redshirt freshman Michael Penix, Jr. in fall camp, and stepping in when Penix suffered injuries that limited him to just six games.

Ramsey, who has thrown for 2,227 yards and 13 touchdowns with only four interceptions across 10 appearances, including six starts this year, has a lot to do with the IU’s success this year. But so does running back Stevie Scott, who has gained 845 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore, and a deep and talented receiving corps led by 1,000-yard breakout junior Whop Philyor.

43. Pitt Panthers, 83.10

  • Roster Strength: 84.27 (41)
  • Team Performance: 81.56 (55)
  • Head Coach Rating: 80.81 (75)

Pitt suffered significant losses at the running back position following its 2018 ACC Coastal title run, and the Panthers were hit hard by the injury bug in early 2019, losing multiple starters for the season, including star defenders Rashad Weaver in fall camp and Keyshon Camp in the season opener.

A change in offensive philosophy helped offset the transition at running back. Quarterback Kenny Pickett attempted 430 passes, which ranked No. 14 nationally and connected often with wideouts Maurice Ffrench and Taysir Mack. Defensively, the Panthers showed no signs of trouble rushing the passer and finished the regular season with 49.0 sacks – most in the ACC and third-most nationally.

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