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Kalen DeBoer and the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide had a brutal conclusion to the 2025 season after losing 38-3 to the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the CFP quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon. The Crimson Tide were simply no match for the Hoosiers, going down big at halftime and never recovering from it. On top […]

All roads to the national championship goes through Bloomington and Indiana football. Twelve words no one ever thought about typing 20 or even three years ago. Yet here we are after watching the Hoosiers’ 38-3 onslaught of Alabama in the Rose Bowl Thursday. The other team in Crimson red looked more like Alabama’s past dominating […]

Fernando Mendoza tossed only two incompletions in the Rose Bowl. That’s how efficient and surgical the Indiana football quarterback was in the dominating 38-3 trouncing of Alabama. The Heisman Trophy winner even shredded ‘Bama in the fashion of Johnny Manziel. That’s because “HeisMendoza” hit a mark against Alabama not seen since “Johnny Football.” The Crimson […]

Curt Cignetti fired back at the critics who didn’t believe in Indiana’s CFP chances following the No. 1 Hoosiers’ 38-3 rout over the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP quarterfinals on Thursday night. Cignetti has enjoyed an incredible two years with Indiana since joining the program in 2024. He elevated them to CFP […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide was eliminated from the College Football Playoff on Thursday after sustaining a 38-3 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl. It was one of those games where head coach Kalen DeBoer and his team just couldn’t get anything rolling, as it was one of the most embarrassing losses in […]

Alabama football faced rare and blunt scrutiny on college football’s biggest stage, as the Alabama vs. Indiana College Football Playoff quarterfinal unraveled quickly at the Rose Bowl. Kirk Herbstreit’s criticism became the defining storyline of the night as the Crimson Tide struggled to match Indiana’s energy and physicality in their Rose Bowl loss. The Crimson […]

Indiana football has smashed expectations all throughout the 2025-26 campaign, besting Oregon and Ohio State on their way to a Big Ten title and entering the postseason as the No. 1 team in the country. But the Hoosiers stepped foot on a largely unfamiliar stage on New Year’s Day. There were some questions about how […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a brutal 38-3 loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the Rose Bowl on Thursday. It was an embarrassing display for the Crimson Tide, as the team just couldn’t do much of anything throughout the contest. Sports fans and analysts hopped on social media to share their reactions to the outcome […]

Indiana football looked like the Alabama teams of old inside the Rose Bowl. Fernando Mendoza and the Hoosiers shredded the Crimson Tide out the gate in the first half — and likely drew the attention of Las Vegas Raiders fans. Mendoza only endured two incompletions but fired three touchdown passes in the 38-3 trouncing at […]

Fernando Mendoza has already enjoyed a storybook season, winning the Heisman Trophy and potentially solidifying himself as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft while leading Indiana football to a Big Ten championship. Those achievements all comprise what is one of the more improbable journeys a player has ever taken, but the star […]

The Indiana Hoosiers entered Thursday’s Rose Bowl against the Alabama Crimson Tide looking to quiet the haters. Indiana football has firmly put itself on the college football map, but its biggest test yet remains. Could they handle the pressure of facing a program like Alabama in a do-or-die game? Through 30 minutes, it seems the […]

Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts are out of contention for a spot in the NFL playoffs, but he has a different postseason that he’s keeping a close eye on. The 44-year-old quarterback and former NC State Wolfpack star expressed his support for Curt Cignetti and the No. 1 seed Indiana football, as the Hoosiers […]

The College Football Playoff continues on New Year’s Day, with one of the games being at the Rose Bowl between Alabama and Indiana. Both Kalen DeBoer and Curt Cignetti took questions at a press conference on Wednesday. One of the questions was about the potential weather at the game, and Cignetti did not seem to […]

If someone told you a couple of years ago that Alabama and Indiana would be playing in a College Football Playoff game, everyone would be imagining the same thing. Surely, the Hoosiers would be the heavy underdogs, just sneaking into the field after a Cinderella-type season in the Big Ten. On the other hand, the […]

Indiana Hoosiers’ historic College Football Playoff run unexpectedly received notable recognition this week. During Rose Bowl media day in Los Angeles, Alabama Crimson Tide’s linebacker Deontae Lawson delivered high praise for Heisman winning Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza, offering a candid assessment that underscored just how seriously the Crimson Tide are taking Indiana’s offense. When asked […]

Indiana football will look up and feel rain on New Year’s Day. But Hoosier fans can look straight ahead at history: IU’s first-ever January Rose Bowl trip since 1967. Only this time Alabama stands between the roses and a trip to the College Football Playoff semifinals. This matchup is certainly a tale of two vastly […]

Alabama’s defense is on track to receive a huge upgrade for its College Football Playoff second-round matchup against Indiana. The Tide believe they will be back to form with star defensive end LT Overton returning to the lineup. Overton has not played since Alabama’s regular season finale, missing the SEC title game and the Tide’s […]

The Indiana football team is in the College Football Playoff, for the second straight year. While the Hoosiers didn’t get through the first round in 2024, the team’s staff thinks things will go differently this season. “(Defensive coordinator) Bryant Haines called Indiana “more self-assured” this year in playoff. He said last year, playing at OSU […]

The Indiana football team is preparing to play Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is getting some great news ahead of the game. He is winning a national coaching award. “Indiana’s Curt Cignetti wins George Munger Award as Collegiate Coach of the Year,” On3 reporter Brett McMurphy posted to X, formerly […]

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, […]