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It certainly wasn’t the way Indiana football fans had hoped the Big Ten Championship Game would start. After the first play of the game, Fernando Mendoza had to be helped to the sideline, thanks to a huge hit by Ohio State’s Caden Curry that knocked Mendoza to the ground and kept him there for several […]

Conference championship weekend is here in college football, and College Football Playoff implications are on the line all over the country. That won’t necessarily be the case in Indianapolis, but the Big Ten Championship may still be the best game of the day. Of course, both No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana will […]

It is the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. A perfect season will be ruined for either Indiana or Ohio State in this contest, as the winner likely takes the top seed in the College Football Playoffs. As Indiana looks to pull the upset, it is time to make bold […]

Indiana and Ohio State are the top two teams in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. They are the only two teams still undefeated, but one will leave the Big Ten Championship Game with a loss. It is time to continue our College Football odds series with an Indiana-Ohio State prediction and pick. Indiana is […]

The Ohio State football team continues its journey through the 2025 season, by appearing in the Big Ten championship game Saturday. Ohio State is hoping to win another national championship and remain undefeated this season. Standing in the way are the Indiana Hoosiers, who like Ohio State are also undefeated at 12-0. The Buckeyes have […]

As Indiana prepares for the biggest game in program history, linebacker Aiden Fisher has spent the week dissecting what makes the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes so dangerous. For Fisher, the matchup represents both a personal milestone and a defining moment for the No. 2 Hoosiers. When Fisher turns on the Buckeyes’ tape, he […]

The Indiana Hoosiers football team is gearing up for the biggest game in program history, and quarterback Fernando Mendoza is already making headlines before the first snap. As the Hoosiers prepare for Saturday’s Big Ten Championship Game against Ohio State, Mendoza’s remarks about Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia have drawn interest across the college football […]

Rivalry weekend is over, and the regular season has come to a close. As some Top 25 teams fell, there is some shuffling in the rankings. Other teams spent the weekend solidifying their status as top teams. Meanwhile, the coaching carousel is spinning, causing some major shakeups for some teams. With all the movement, it […]

The regular season is in the rearview mirror, and the College Football Playoff picture is clearer than ever. Rivalry Week was devoid of chaos on Saturday after Texas A&M suffered its first loss of the season against Texas on Friday night. Oklahoma and Alabama both survived close calls late on Saturday, and Oregon rolled over […]

The No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers, unbeaten at 11-0, are set to meet Purdue Friday night for the 100th Old Oaken Bucket game. And waiting on the other sideline are the Purdue Boilermakers (2-9), winless in Big Ten play and riding a nine-game losing streak. Head coach Curt Cignetti, who took over the reins in late 2023 […]

There is now just one week left in the College Football season. The top five-ranked conference champions get a guaranteed trip to the College Football Playoffs. After Week 13, a few spots have been decided in conference title games, and it is time to break down all the scenarios for each conference in their title game. […]

As multiple teams had easier opponents this week in preparation for rivalry week in Week 14, there is not a lot of movement in the Top 25 Power Rankings. Still, some Top 25 teams took another mark in the loss column and have dropped due to that. With those losses, there have been some small […]

Week 13 is in the rearview in college football, and the College Football Playoff picture is clearer than ever. Just one weekend remains in the regular season with the top 10 all setting their eyes on the postseason. Saturday was uneventful in terms of upsets, but there were still plenty of results that could cause […]

The 2025 Indiana football team is dominating and playing even better than the team that burst onto the College Football Playoff scene last year. The biggest key has been Fernando Mendoza’s play under center. Mendoza is one of the best quarterbacks in the country, and he had a Heisman moment in Indiana’s comeback win against […]

Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza burst onto the scene this season. Leading the Hoosiers to an 11-0 record as the No. 2-ranked team in the country, Mendoza is creating headlines every week. His 30 touchdowns lead the nation, and he has wowed with a 73% completion rate to accompany a 184.8 rating while embarking on […]

The Indiana football team has cranked its Fernando Mendoza Heisman push into high gear, and the timing could not be better. The Cal transfer has the Hoosiers at 11-0, sitting atop most Heisman odds boards after throwing for 2,641 yards, 30 touchdowns, and just five interceptions, plus five rushing scores. IU even rolled out an […]

As the 2025 college football regular season nears an end, the Heisman Trophy debate will start to heat up even more. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza took over the top spot in those talks in September, and the Hoosiers’ star has basically held true to that ever since. Mendoza transferred from Cal ahead of the 2025 […]

There are just two weeks left in the college football season. The top five-ranked conference champions get a guaranteed trip to the College Football Playoffs. After Week 12, few spots have been decided in conference title games, and it is time to break down all the scenarios for each conference in their title game. The […]

Indiana football snatched the hearts of Penn State eight days ago off Omar Cooper Jr’s epic catch. Now IU and Curt Cignetti siphoned a wide receiver once committed to the Nittany Lions. Lavar Keys joined the long list of decommits following James Franklin’s firing. The class of 2026 WR is now heading to the Hoosiers, […]

Week 12 of the College Football season has come to an end, with upsets and near-upsets. With just two weeks left in the regular season, some teams have cemented their status as contenders, while other teams fell from that class this week. This has caused some major shakeups in the College Football Top 25 Power […]

The Indiana Hoosiers football team reached uncharted territory Saturday afternoon, defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 31-7 to move to 11-0 for the first time in program history. The victory capped one of college football’s most remarkable turnarounds under head coach Curt Cignetti, as the No. 2-ranked Hoosiers maintained their perfect season heading into a late-season bye […]

The No. 2 ranked Indiana Hoosiers football team enters Week 12 unbeaten, but may be without one of its top offensive weapons. Senior wide receiver Elijah Sarratt has been listed as doubtful for today’s matchup vs. the Wisconsin Badgers as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury suffered two weeks ago. ESPN’s Pete Thamel […]

On Saturday, Indiana football experienced the thrill of victory while Penn State endured the agony of defeat. They squeaked by with a 27-24 win and remain undefeated at 10-0, ranked No. 2 in the nation. After the victory, head coach Curt Cignetti got so caught up with emotion that he now explains why, per Zach […]

A late-week wrinkle clouds the Indiana football team’s spotless run, with top receiver Elijah Sarratt trending away from action after a hamstring issue surfaced following the Maryland win. The veteran target, who paces the Hoosiers in touchdowns and yards per catch, was described as unlikely for Penn State, a precaution that prioritizes November availability over […]

Week 11 of the College Football season is now in the books. While many top-ranked teams won, some of the end of the Top 25 saw losses. This has caused some changes in the College Football Top 25 Power Rankings. 1. Ohio State  Ohio State is one of three remaining undefeated teams and retains the […]

Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. made the kind of catch that turns players into legends. It also keeps the Hoosiers dreaming of championships. With 36 seconds left in Indiana’s 27-24 win over Penn State, Cooper’s toe-tapping touchdown at the back of the end zone not only sealed the Hoosiers’ first win ever at Beaver […]

Indiana football witnessed the birth of a new Bloomington folk hero with 36 seconds left. Omar Cooper Jr. snuck behind the Penn State secondary, and executed one of the more insanely iconic catches this season. The Indianapolis native Cooper Jr. set the college football world on fire with this uncanny toe tap catch Saturday. OMAR […]

The No. 2-ranked Indiana Hoosiers’ 27-24 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions was historic. The win marked the team’s third win over Penn State in university history. It also snapped a 10-game road losing streak at Beaver Stadium and a 13-game road losing streak overall. Indiana’s win was almost for naught, though, after a […]

The Indiana Hoosiers avoided what could have been the upset of the college football Week 11 slate. After leading for the majority of Saturday’s game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, the No. 2 Hoosiers found themselves trailing 24-20 with just under two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, after a Nick Singleton rushing touchdown. […]

Indiana football did not look like a potential national champion, and quarterback Fernando Mendoza did not look like a Heisman Trophy contender for much of Saturday afternoon’s game versus Penn State. And then they did. A loss to a sub.-500 squad that recently fired its head coach and is still searching for its first Power […]

The No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers remain undefeated after taking down the Penn State Nittany Lions 27-24 in a wild Week 11 matchup. It was a close contest throughout, which allowed quarterback Fernando Mendoza to show off his clutch gene on a brilliant drive to overcome the Hoosiers’ upset scare on Saturday. In the closing moments […]

Currently, Indiana Football is ranked No.2 in the country and has a 9-0 record. That is attributable to many things, but it all starts with head coach Curt Cignetti. On Saturday, Cignetti provided insight into his state of mind and how he approaches the game, per Fox College Football. Essentially, he says that nothing stands […]

The New York Jets are seemingly all-in on a rebuild after trading away both Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams for multiple draft picks. It appears the club is already preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, as general manager Darren Mougey is reportedly in attendance at the game between the Indiana Hoosiers and Penn State Nittany […]

The Indiana Hoosiers football team received a tough blow Saturday morning when reports surfaced that wide receiver Elijah Sarratt is unlikely to play in the Hoosiers’ Week 11 Big Ten matchup vs. the Penn State Nittany Lions. The senior standout, who leads the Hoosiers in touchdown receptions and yards per catch, suffered a hamstring injury […]

The first College Football Playoff rankings for the 2025 season have been released, with Ohio State ranked No. 1. The 2025 Ohio State football team has been the most dominant in college football this season, building on its success from winning the national title last year. However, there was some debate on whether Indiana deserved the […]

It is a Big Ten clash on Saturday, as Indiana visits Penn State. Indiana is ranked second in the first College Football Playoff rankings, and looks to continue their undefeated season. Penn State is still looking for its first win in Big Ten play this year, and hopes to play the role of spoiler. These […]

The Indiana football team did not need style points to make a statement. The Hoosiers pounded Maryland 55-10 to reach 9-0 for a second straight year, a first in program history, behind 588 total yards, five takeaways, and a 21-point third-quarter avalanche. Fernando Mendoza settled after an early pick to account for two touchdowns, Kaelon […]

The calendar has officially flipped to November, and the first College Football Playoff rankings will be released heading into Week 11. Halloween weekend was spooky for some playoff contenders, while others passed big tests with flying colors. The picture at the top of three of the major conferences, with the exception of the Big Ten, […]

Week 10 of College Football saw multiple top teams go down. Two teams dropped from the ranks of the undefeated. This has caused some major changes in the College Football Top 25 Power Rankings. 1. Ohio State Ohio State keeps the top spot, but just barely, as Indiana continues to dominate. Ohio State started slow […]