Greg McElroy sets huge potential expectation should Indiana football win national title

The national title game between the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes is only two days away. The college football pundits, including ESPN's Greg McElroy, recognize what a Hoosiers win would do for the sport.

Even more so, though, McElroy said on a recent episode of "Get Up" that a new era of college football has officially taken shape and that the Hoosiers wholeheartedly deserve a mention.

“There are a lot of talented players, and there are some guys that are underlooked from a scouting service perspective," McElroy said. "The star power might not be there, but the efficiency ratings offensively, defensively, and special teams (wise) would have them up there beside everybody, especially if they win in convincing fashion on Monday night.”

The debate about how the Hoosiers stack up against some of the greatest teams of all time can only be discussed fully if they beat the Hurricanes. The team that quickly comes to mind is the 2019 LSU Tigers, one that Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. Told J.D. Pickell of On3 he'd make sure his team won in a simulated game on a neutral field.

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Nonetheless, though, McElroy said a win would carry immense weight, especially considering the nature of Indiana's overall roster.

“Maybe when you look at the actual names, outside of Fernando Mendoza, you’re not gonna see those guys that are just picked constantly in the top-10 and become perennial All-Pros," McElroy said. "That’s what makes them even more remarkable, is that it’s a bunch of guys who have done an amazing job. You’ll see a bunch of guys still drafted in the third, fourth, and fifth round for sure."

It remains unclear whether McElroy's prediction will come true, but Indiana has set itself up in a prime position to make history and redefine the notion that the Big Ten is one of, if not the best, conference in college football.

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By Monday evening, just before midnight, we will find out.