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Ohio State and Indiana are on pace to have a No. 1 versus No. 2 battle in Indianapolis. With the Big Ten title on the line and likely, the top seeds in the postseason come Dec. 6. Both remain undefeated heading into Week 13, while USC is another suddenly sparking College Football Playoff chatter as we […]

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 […]

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, […]

UCLA football still must decide who should lead the Bruins in 2026. The Indiana loss halted the momentum Tim Skipper was creating. But a former Bruins head coach revealed a new frontrunner for the job. Rick Neuheisel sparked some new CFB rumors Saturday afternoon. The past UCLA head coach turned CBS Sports analyst dropped a […]

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 […]

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 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. […]

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 […]

Four Big Ten teams have hit seven wins or more through 11 weeks. Ohio State and Indiana remain the conference leaders and now await their College Football Playoffs ranking Tuesday. Meanwhile, the top 10 from last week’s power rankings has seen changes below. 1. Ohio State (-) The Buckeyes and Ryan Day won the reunion […]

Five different Big Ten teams bring winning streaks in tow into Week 10. That includes Ohio State, which gets a Penn State team undergoing new leadership. Meanwhile, which teams make the biggest jump from the Week 9 power rankings? 1. Ohio State (-) The Buckeyes will likely play with a heavy heart amid the sudden […]

The 2025 Indiana football season has been magical, and they are on a path to the Big Ten Championship and a berth in the College Football Playoff. The Hoosiers are in the middle of the best season in school history, and while all of the spotlight has been on their offense, this defense has been […]

The No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers took it to the UCLA Bruins, earning a big 56-6 Week 9 win on Saturday. It’s a victory that keeps the Hoosiers undefeated, as the program is seemingly heading toward the Big Ten Championship and the College Football Playoff. After the contest, head coach Curt Cignetti had nothing but kind […]

Indiana football is legit. Head coach Curt Cignetti has compeltely changed the culture of this team, and Indiana looks like they are going to be a powerhouse for years to come. In a Week 9 battle at home, the Hoosiers are completely dominating the UCLA Bruins. The game is in the 4th quarter and about […]

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti hopes his team stays undefeated on Saturday, when they play UCLA. UCLA has seen a resurgence in recent weeks, after an upset victory over Penn State. On Saturday, Cignetti is sending a message before his Indiana team takes the field. Cignetti has yet to lose a game at home while […]

The Big Ten title race now features two remaining unbeatens. Ohio State and Indiana can clash with one another for the conference title in Indianapolis by winning out. However, the conference rankings changed after Week 8 thanks to a couple of surging teams in Northwestern and UCLA. 1. Ohio State (-) The Buckeyes and Ryan […]

Indiana football skyrocketed to new heights under Curt Cignetti, shooting up to No. 2 for the first time ever. But a recent change involving the College Football Transfer Portal left him taking a lonely stance. Cignetti shared via Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star that he’s “not a big fan” of the new portal change […]

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti continues to show why his confidence has become one of the defining traits of the Hoosiers’ 2025 season. Just days after signing his record-breaking $93 million contract extension, Cignetti made it clear that he isn’t taking UCLA lightly — or paying any attention to their rough 0-4 start. The Indiana […]

The Indiana football team is rolling after a stunning win over Oregon in Eugene in Week 7. As such, the momentum is building, and head coach Curt Cignetti was rewarded with a massive eight-year, $93 million contract extension. The Indiana head coach saw his name pop up in Penn State rumors, and rightfully so, after […]

The Indiana Hoosiers have gone all-in on head coach Curt Cignetti after an unprecedented two-year turnaround. Cignetti, who turned the Indiana football team into a Big Ten powerhouse and national contender, recently agreed to an eight-year, $93 million contract extension that includes a substantial buyout increase. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the deal raises Cignetti’s […]

The 2025 Indiana football season has been magical so far. Head coach Curt Cignetti has been the architect of reviving Indiana football and turning it into a powerhouse. Indiana is not known as a football powerhouse at all, and because of that, he has been speculated to move on to a better job. However, Indiana […]

Indiana football squashed any thought of Curt Cignetti bolting Bloomington Thursday. IU locked in Cignetti with a massive eight-year extension. The move eliminates Cignetti leaving for Penn State or any other high-profile opening across the college football landscape. Plus he can refocus on leading the new No. 3 team in the nation. Yet, say things […]

Scratch Curt Cignetti off the list of potential Penn State football head coaching options in 2026. The Nittany Lions now must look elsewhere to find the replacement for James Franklin. PSU relieved Franklin of his head coach role on Sunday — ending a 12-season run together. The Indiana head coach Cignetti immediately skyrocketed as a […]

The 2025 Indiana football team has been one of the biggest surprises in the country. They shocked everyone last season after making the College Football Playoff, but this season, it’s different. They are a better team from top to bottom, and the credit goes to Curt Cignetti and their Heisman-caliber quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, after he […]

The Indiana Hoosiers are one of the hottest teams in college football so far this season. However, the drama surrounding James Franklin’s exit as the Penn State Nittany Lions head coach stirred up drama. Rumors flew around that Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti was a leading candidate to take the position next year. However, Indiana […]

The Indiana Hoosiers are making it clear they plan to remain a powerhouse in college football. Following their upset win over Oregon, Indiana locked in head coach Curt Cignetti with a massive new deal, one that now places him among the nation’s elite in earnings. According to CBS Sports’ Chris Vannini, Cignetti has agreed to […]

The No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers are going all in on head coach Curt Cignetti, not long after the 30-20 Week 7 win over the No. 8 Oregon Ducks. With the Hoosiers becoming a powerhouse in just two years under Cignetti, the program is rewarding him with a new contract extension. Reports indicate that the 64-year-old […]

Since firing James Franklin as head coach after the 22-21 Week 7 loss to the Northwestern Wildcats, speculation has grown about who will take the Penn State job. Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti has emerged as a popular name for the Penn State Nittany Lions, and he added fuel to the flames about that […]

As the No. 3 Indiana football team beat the Oregon Ducks, there is no denying that head coach Curt Cignetti will be in a lot of rumors as roles open around the nation. The Indiana football head coach has already been connected to Penn State with the program firing James Franklin, an open role that […]

Penn State football is officially moving on from the James Franklin era, and the search for his replacement is already taking shape. Days after the Nittany Lions’ shocking 22-21 home loss to Northwestern, their third straight defeat, the calls for Franklin’s firing finally reached their boiling point. The longtime head coach, who led the program […]

Penn State has lost three straight games. Now, Penn State has fired James Franklin. After making the CFP semi-finals in 2024, the Nittany Lions started the year 3-0. Since then, they have lost three straight, and the school has decided to move on. Now, the search is on for a new head coach, and these […]

Indiana football delivered the biggest splash this duck pond hasn’t witnessed since 2022. Autzen Stadium fans clad in green and gold hit the exits in disappointment — after Oregon fell to the new rising Big Ten favorite. Indiana shattered two marks in one Saturday: Beating its first top 10 team on the road, plus ending […]

Indiana football ascended to new, rare heights at a university richer in basketball tradition. While five national title banners hang inside Assembly Hall, only two Big Ten championships are attached to football. But Saturday’s win over Oregon increases a third possibility. Indiana turned to a calm and poised Fernando Mendoza, plus a highly-ranked defense, to […]

Curt Cignetti sent a clear message after the Indiana Hoosiers took down the Oregon Ducks 30-20 on Saturday evening. It was a big matchup for both teams. They entered the matchup with perfect 5-0 records, understanding that someone was going to be 6-0 while the other sustained their first loss of the season. Fortunately for […]

When the Indiana marched into Autzen Stadium to take on the No. 3 Oregon Ducks, few outside of the Hoosier faithful believed they could secure the upset victory. Sure, Indiana was undefeated and was a top-10 team as a result, but Oregon was a popular pick to not just win the Big Ten but win […]

In a battle of undefeated Top 10 teams, the seventh-ranked Indiana football team came away with a 30-20 win on the road over third-ranked Oregon. In Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti’s second season at the helm, the Hoosiers should rise up the AP rankings after their massive road victory. After their latest triumph, CBS Sports’ […]