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The Indiana football program is currently gearing up for the Rose Bowl game against the Alabama Crimson Tide, with a spot in the College Football playoff semifinal game on the line. Indiana earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs after defeating Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game, while Alabama punched […]

Indiana’s football team’s playoff prep took a hit when defensive end Stephen Daley went down, but defensive coordinator Bryant Haines made it clear the mindset inside the building is next-man-up, not panic. Speaking to Michael Niziolek of The Herald-Times, Haines said the response is simple when depth gets tested: “There’s a job description that needs […]

The Indiana football program is currently gearing up for their upcoming Rose Bowl game matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide, with a spot in the national semifinal game on the line. Indiana had a bye in the first round of the playoff on the heels of their Big Ten Championship Game win over Ohio State, […]

Indiana is preparing to face Alabama in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl. As the team prepared for the game, the Hooisers are likely to be without Stephen Daley. Now, the defensive coordinator, Bryant Haynes, has spoken out about his mentality of being without his star defensive end. “There’s a job description […]

If there is one thing Curt Cignetti enjoys almost as much as winning, it is keeping his opponents guessing. As Indiana football prepares for the biggest game in program history, a Rose Bowl showdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, Cignetti is refusing to tip his hand regarding his defensive […]

As the Indiana Hoosiers prepare for a massive College Football Playoff matchup on New Year’s Day vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide, head coach Curt Cignetti is drawing on a familiar blueprint. He has made it clear that his time in Tuscaloosa coaching under Nick Saban still heavily influences his philosophy, adding a layer of personal […]

The college football transfer portal gained another marquee addition on Thursday when TCU quarterback Josh Hoover confirmed his decision to leave Fort Worth. The portal does not officially open until January 2, but Hoover is already arguably the top player available. Hoover joins a growing list of highly coveted quarterbacks seeking their next teams in […]

No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide advanced to the quarterfinals with a 34-24 victory over No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners on Friday in the opening round of the College Football Playoff, at Gaylord-Family Memorial Stadium in Norman. The Crimson Tide battled back from a 17-point deficit and made history, becoming the first team in the CFP’s on-campus […]

The transfer portal chaos is officially underway, and Indiana football is reportedly right in the thick of it for one of the biggest names on the market. According to 247Sports and CBS Sports reporter Chris Hummer, Indiana is an “early school to watch” for TCU quarterback Josh Hoover, who officially announced his intention to transfer […]

Indiana football secured another cornerstone of its continued rise Thursday, finalizing a new three-year contract extension with offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan. The move reinforces head coach Curt Cignetti’s commitment to staff continuity as the Hoosiers prepare for their second consecutive College Football Playoff appearance. The Hoosiers moved swiftly to secure Shanahan amid growing national interest […]

The 2025 College Football Playoff field is set. We have the final 12-team field, and it includes some great teams. The selection process was not without controversy, with Notre Dame being left out and two Group of Five teams making it. However, the field we have is littered with talent, and many different teams could […]

The 2025 Indiana football season has been nothing short of magical. They finished the year undefeated and won the Big Ten championship game over the Ohio State Buckeyes. It also helped that Curt Cignetti led the Hoosiers as head coach and Fernando Mendoza under center. Mendoza won the Heisman Trophy and has a chance to […]

The Indiana Hoosiers football program continues to redefine what is possible for a program once defined by limitations. The Hoosiers’ rise to prominence from a national afterthought to college football’s elite reached another defining moment this week, as long-term belief, disciplined leadership, and sustained excellence were rewarded on a national stage. The Hoosiers capped a […]

The Heisman Trophy ceremony may be over, but the Indiana Hoosiers football program and its fans are still buzzing after quarterback Fernando Mendoza made remarks that many interpreted as a pointed message toward Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia. The clip, which spread like wildfire, has fueled another layer of rivalry between the Hoosiers and the […]

Dante Moore and the No. 5-seed Oregon football will soon be playing in the College Football Playoff, as they are set to face the No. 12-seed James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium in Eugene this coming Saturday. But the Ducks could have earned a higher seed and been rewarded with a first-round bye had Oregon […]

The College Football Transfer Portal is heating up, as another big-name quarterback has entered his name. Dylan Raiola has entered the transfer portal, ending his time with Nebraska. Now, he will be looking for a new home, and these are the best possible options. Raiola has a long history of transferring. It actually began back […]

Momentum in Lubbock keeps building as Texas Tech stacks more offensive talent for the future. A day after being released from his letter of intent at Michigan, four-star tight end Matt Ludwig flipped to the Red Raiders, per Hayes Fawcett of Rivals. And of course, the NCAA football rumors are always around. The Montana Gatorade […]

Diego Pavia became just the second-ever player from Vanderbilt to receive a vote for the Heisman Trophy. He would not come away with the award, with Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman Trophy. While Mendoza took home the award, it was Pavia who got robbed by the voters. Ten different players received first-place votes for the […]

Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti was overjoyed to see his quarterback win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night. Fernando Mendoza walked away with the award, after a truly memorable season with the Hoosiers. Cignetti had a blunt message for his play caller after the announcement. “Great job, bro. You deserve that one,” Cignetti said […]

Fans of the Indiana Hoosiers went wild after star quarterback Fernando Mendoza secured the 2025 Heisman Trophy Award on Saturday night. Mendoza made history with his accomplishment, winning the award as the first player from the Hoosiers program to earn it. His recognition comes after Indiana achieved an incredible campaign in the 2025 regular season, […]

Fernando Mendoza was the clear favorite in the Heisman Trophy race; it wasn’t even close. When the final voting results were revealed Saturday night, the Indiana quarterback finished with a commanding 2,362 points, comfortably ahead of Vanderbilt signal-caller Diego Pavia, who placed second with 1,435 points. The margin told the story of a race that […]

Indiana football hit a historic first in its 127-season history Saturday night. The Hoosiers now have their first-ever Heisman Trophy winner, with Fernando Mendoza claiming the honor. Plus 24 hours after winning the Maxwell Award. The quarterback accepted the coveted award in New York City in front of family and the past Heisman winners. Head […]

This year, Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza has risen to prominence as college football’s leading player, winning the Maxwell Award as the nation’s most outstanding player while also claiming the Davey O’Brien Award as the top quarterback. He received the awards Friday evening during ESPN’s College Football Awards show, just a day after Mendoza was […]

The No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers have no plans on being a short fuse in the college football world. After signing head coach Curt Cignetti to an eight-year, $93 million contract extension, it appears Bryant Haines is getting a new extension of his own. After getting some interest from other schools, Haines, who is 39 years […]

The 2025 Indiana football season has been nothing short of magical. The Hoosiers finished the season undefeated at 13-0 and shocked the defending champions, the Ohio State Buckeyes, in the Big Ten championship. Their success this season starts and ends with Fernando Mendoza. He came over from Cal and has jump-started the offense and is […]

Indiana football defensive lineman Stephen Daley likely will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a right-leg injury during postgame celebrations following Indiana’s 13-10 win over No. 1 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship. Coach Curt Cignetti confirmed Wednesday that Daley “did sustain an injury, a serious injury that will probably make him […]

On Saturday, the Indiana football program raised eyebrows nationally by knocking off the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big 10 Championship Game, letting everyone know that their 12-0 regular season record was no fluke. As a result, the Hooziers got the number one overall seed in the upcoming college football playoff, and quarterback Fernando Mendoza […]

Head coach Curt Cignetti has spent the past few weeks backing up his words with fearless decisions and scoreboard results, from dialing up a late deep shot to finish off Ohio State to pounding the table for Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman case. Indiana’s football team head coach has made it clear he’s not interested in “playing […]

Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed had plenty to say during his recent appearance on Outta Pocket with RGIII, the podcast hosted by former Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III and his wife, Grete. While much of the conversation centered on the Heisman Trophy, College Football Playoff, and Reed’s future with the Aggies, he also took […]

As the regular season has come to an end in college football, 12 teams are preparing for the College Football Playoffs. While another 72 teams prepare for bowl games, they will also be part of the 124 total FBS teams, knowing they cannot win a national title, and are preparing for 2026. This means players […]

The conference championships have concluded. Now, teams will be looking towards their next steps. For 12 teams, it is the College Football Playoff, and for other top teams, it will be bowl games. As the conference championships saw some upsets, there are some changes in the College Football Top 25 Power Rankings.  1. Indiana Indiana […]

Michigan’s season ended with bruises delivered by Ohio State, but one Wolverines fan still found a reason to smile Saturday night. Cameras inside Lucas Oil Stadium caught a Michigan supporter grinning ear to ear as Indiana stunned No. 1 Ohio State, offering a moment of comic relief for a fan base still licking its wounds. […]

Indiana’s Big Ten Championship victory didn’t just shock the conference, it has sent waves across college football, drawing reactions from analysts who spent decades viewing the Hoosiers as a perennial bottom-tier program. One of those voices was Colin Cowherd, whose surprise at Indiana’s transformation came through in a humorous, backhanded compliment that quickly started taking […]

Indiana football team head coach Curt Cignetti has been clear about where he stands on Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman chances. After the Hoosiers’ 13-10 win over No. 1 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game, he called the quarterback’s case a “no-brainer” on FOX, pointing to an undefeated season, Indiana’s first outright Big Ten title […]

Indiana football got a big win against Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship, defeating them 13-10. There’s no surprise that Indiana had a lot of things to say, and Charlie Becker let the Ohio State fans have it when he pulled out the “O-S-F***-U” chant. Charlie Becker let Ohio State fans hear it after […]

The Indiana football team took down Ohio State in a 13-10 battle on Saturday night, to win the Big Ten championship. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza led his team back from a four-point halftime deficit to win. Mendoza also advanced his case to win the Heisman Trophy this season, with his performance. Mendoza threw a third […]

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti didn’t hold back when discussing his star field general Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman Trophy chances following No. 2 Indiana’s 13-10 victory over Ryan Day’s No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten Championship Game. The win at Lucas Oil Stadium not only secured the Hoosiers’ first outright Big Ten title […]

Indiana football steered to a historic Big Ten title Saturday behind the composure of Fernando Mendoza. The Hoosiers quarterback executed some big strikes to will IU to the 13-10 win over Ohio State. But his initial reaction got fans “flippin.” An emotional Mendoza, fighting back tears in his eyes, let his soul come out in […]

The Indiana Hoosiers delivered one of the most improbable and program-defining victories in modern college football. They just shocked No. 1 Ohio State, 13-10, in the Big Ten Championship to claim their first league title in 58 years. Entering the matchup as heavy underdogs, the undefeated Hoosiers (13-0) snapped a 37-year losing streak to the […]