The Hoosiers' second-year coach said Indiana adopted an 'SEC scheduling philosophy' in canceling a series with Virginia.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Indiana football players have largely ignored the debate amongst league administrators, coaches and fans about the program's strength of schedule, but that wasn't an easy task for the Hoosiers in attendance at Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday.

Former Spearman football star Brenen Thompson took the podium at SEC Media Days in Atlanta last week, highlighting his hometown during an interview.