Carter Smith's Return Gives IU a Cornerstone on the Offensive Line

Carter Smith's Return Gives IU a Cornerstone on the Offensive Line

Written by Evan Alvarez

NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks describes the importance of a left tackle as such: “Keeping the all-important quarterback protected is obviously a top priority. Thus, the second-most crucial offensive position is left tackle (behind QB), due to the presence of dangerous pass rushers on the QB’s blind side…”

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Bryant Haines Brings His Own Identity to Indiana's Defense

Bryant Haines Brings His Own Identity to Indiana's Defense

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines has become the highest paid coordinator in school history with a $1.1 million salary for 2024. With the high pay comes high expectations and Haines is ready to put his stamp on the IU defense.

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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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IU Adds Another Portal Safety as Terry Jones Commits

IU Adds Another Portal Safety as Terry Jones Commits

Written by: TJ Inman

New IU head football coach Curt Cignetti continues to remake the Indiana roster and Thursday evening has proven to be another productive evening for the Cream and Crimson. Shortly after getting a commitment from Old Dominion starting safety Shawn Asbury, the Hoosiers landed a commitment from the other starting safety for the Monarchs. Terry Jones, a 6’1” native of Baltimore, will play his final season at Indiana. 

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Defensive Lineman Philip Blidi Announces Return to IU for Final Season

Defensive Lineman Philip Blidi Announces Return to IU for Final Season

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana defensive lineman Philip Blidi announced Tuesday evening that he would be returning to IU via a post on ‘X’ formerly Twitter. Blidi is cashing in his “covid season” as he has played four years of college football already.

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Opinion: IU Fans Should Be Happy For Penix and Former IU Staff, but Don't Forget How You Treated Them at IU

Opinion: IU Fans Should Be Happy For Penix and Former IU Staff, but Don't Forget How You Treated Them at IU

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

When the Washington Huskies and Michigan Wolverines kickoff in the 2024 College Football Playoff Final next Monday night there will be plenty of Hoosier ties involved on both sides.

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Indiana Adds Three Defensive Playmakers from James Madison

Indiana Adds Three Defensive Playmakers from James Madison

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti said that there were seven more signees who the Hoosiers were waiting on to finish their bowl game to announce. On Christmas Eve, a day after James Madison’s 31-21 Armed Forces Bowl loss to Air Force, those signees were announced. Three of them are coming on the defensive side of the ball.

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Louisana-Monroe Kicker Derek McCormick Joins the Hoosiers

Louisana-Monroe Kicker Derek McCormick Joins the Hoosiers

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers added depth to their special teams with a pledge from former ULM kicker Derek McCormick. Prior to joining the Warhawks, McCormick kicked for NAIA school Ave Maria where he was a 2019 All-Sun Division selection.

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