Offensive Lineman Matt Marek is Hoosiers First Commit of 2025 Class

Offensive Lineman Matt Marek is Hoosiers First Commit of 2025 Class

Written by Ethan Roberts

The Indiana Hoosiers picked up their first verbal commitment of the 2025 signing class from offensive lineman Matt Marek late Wednesday.

Marek was offered by the Hoosiers in Jan 2024 and chose the Crimson and Cream over Coastal Carolina, Ball State and other Division I programs.

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Hoosiers Quarterbacks 'Eager to Learn' Under QB Coach Tino Sunseri

Hoosiers Quarterbacks 'Eager to Learn' Under QB Coach Tino Sunseri

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

New Indiana quarterbacks coach Tino Sunseri joined Rhett Lewis Monday for the latest edition of Under the Hood with IU Football and gave a little peak into the quarterback room. It’s a room that will look very different in 2024, but is ready to be developed under Sunseri.

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IU Announces 2024 Spring Game Date and Time

IU Announces 2024 Spring Game Date and Time

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

After not having a tradition spring game the last few seasons, IU will being having their spring football game to cap off their first spring practice under new head coach Curt Cignetti on Thursday, April 18th at 8pm.

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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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New IU Football OC Mike Shanahan Wants to Attack All Areas of the Field

New IU Football OC Mike Shanahan Wants to Attack All Areas of the Field

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

New Indiana football offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan was the latest guest on the series Under the Hood with Indiana Football hosted by Rhett Lewis. On the show Shanahan gave a glimpse of his philosophy on offense regarding the wide receiver room.

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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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Curt Cignetti's Vision for Spring Practice Takes Form

Curt Cignetti's Vision for Spring Practice Takes Form

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti is gearing up for his first spring practices as Hoosiers head coach. In recent interviews with IU broadcaster Don Fischer Cignetti has shed some light on his goals for spring football practices.

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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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