2024 Spring Preview- Linebacker

2024 Spring Preview- Linebacker

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle) 

The Indiana Hoosiers will be replacing both starting linebackers from last season in Aaron Casey and Jacob Mangum-Farrar. IU did hit the transfer portal for several impact linebackers including both starters from James Madison and Jayden McDaniel from Troy. Hoosier Huddle broke down the linebacker position battle earlier this spring, but here is a look at the whole spring.

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2024 Spring Football: Position Battle - Linebackers

2024 Spring Football: Position Battle - Linebackers

Written by Evan Alvarez

Over the past several seasons, Indiana has been blessed with NFL caliber linebackers leading the defense. From Micah McFadden (now starting and starring for the New York Giants) to Cam Jones (who won this year’s Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs) to Aaron Casey (likely 2024 NFL Draft pick and combine participant), IU has developed a reputation for always having strong, hard-nosed, intelligent, leaders in the middle of the defense who regularly wreak havoc for Big Ten foes.

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2024 Indiana Football Defensive Depth Chart – Version 1.0

2024 Indiana Football Defensive Depth Chart – Version 1.0

Written by: TJ Inman

Hoosier Huddle is getting ready for the 2024 football season and with a new coaching staff and a totally revamped roster, Indiana Hoosier fans are going to need a roster handy to track all of the new faces. Much attention has been paid to the major revamp on offense under coordinator Mike Shanahan and Tino Sunseri, including our very owner initial depth chart projection just last week. However, the defense needs to be completely rebuilt as well. Once a calling card for Tom Allen’s teams, the IU defense was a sieve for much of the past few seasons. In 2023, Indiana allowed an average of 29.9 points per game including an opposing passer rating of 143.62 and 4.19 yards per rush. There were a few bright spots here and there but the unit was a major disappointment that needs fixed. 

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Hoosiers Land Troy Linebacker Jayden McDonald as Graduate Transfer

Hoosiers Land Troy Linebacker Jayden McDonald as Graduate Transfer

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Troy linebacker Jayden McDonald is returning to the Big Ten, this time with the Indiana Hoosiers. McDonald started his college career at Iowa prior to transferring to Troy where he led the Trojans in tackles in 2023.

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