Indiana’s Offense Finds Big Plays, but Sees Room to Improve in 38-0 Win Over WKU
Indiana’s offense had its moments Saturday, but the Hoosiers were not totally happy with the way they played in a 38-0 win over Western Kentucky. IU made enough big plays to pull away in the second half, including Charlie Becker’s 79-yard touchdown catch and Turbo Richard’s 25-yard touchdown run. But the Hoosiers also missed a […]
Back in the flow: Preston Zachman brings experience to Indiana’s secondary
Preston Zachman had to get used to football again. After a season-ending injury last season at Wisconsin, the seventh-year safety came to Indiana with a new team, new teammates and a new defense to learn. But the biggest adjustment was not necessarily the scheme. It was returning to the speed and rhythm of live action […]
Cignetti Encouraged by Progress in Indiana Secondary Heading into Western Kentucky
Indiana football’s defense made a major jump from Week 1 to Week 2, according to coach Curt Cignetti. The Hoosiers pitched a shutout Saturday, held Howard from crossing midfield and forced eight three-and-outs and a four-and-out. Indiana also tallied 12 tackles for loss, five sacks and a defensive touchdown on a deflected pass. Cignetti said […]
‘Back to How We Used to Be’: IU Defense Overwhelms Howard in 55-0 Win
Indiana football had plenty to clean up on the defensive side of the ball after last week’s opener. The Hoosiers made those corrections Saturday. Indiana shut out Howard 55-0 at Memorial Stadium, holding the Bison to just 57 total yards, 13 rushing yards and four first downs. The Hoosiers finished with 12 tackles for loss, […]
Indiana Opens Big Ten Play With 1-0 Win at Michigan
Image: Olivia Smith, Hoosier Huddle No. 5 Indiana men’s soccer opened Big Ten play with a 1-0 win over Michigan Friday night at U-M Soccer Stadium. Stephane Njike scored the only goal of the match in the 65th minute, and the Hoosiers’ defense held strong late as Michigan pushed for an equalizer. Indiana improves to […]
Rolijah Hardy says Indiana Defense is “Hammering” Corrections after Saturday Disappointment
Indiana linebacker Rolijah Hardy said the Hoosiers’ defense knows it did not play up to its standard Saturday. After going back through the film Monday, Hardy said the group’s focus has been making the needed corrections in practice. “Nobody on that defense felt like we met the standard,” Hardy said. “Definitely gave up too many […]
IU controls Denver in 3-1 win behind first career goal from Adu-Gyamfi
Image: Olivia Smith, Hoosier Huddle The victory was Indiana’s 850th in program history, making the Hoosiers the fastest NCAA program to reach the mark in just 54 seasons. Indiana controlled the match for most of the night, outshooting Denver 27-9 and putting 15 shots on goal compared to the Pioneers’ four. The Hoosiers also held […]
Cignetti sees ‘some good’ but demands defensive cleanup after Indiana’s opener
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti liked parts of what he saw in the Hoosiers’ season opening win over North Texas, but he made it clear Monday that there is a lot Indiana needs to clean up before facing Howard this weekend. Indiana won 52–16 Saturday and jumped out to a 14–0 first-quarter lead before ending […]
Indiana offense explodes behind Josh Hoover in season-opening win over North Texas
Indiana football opened its 2026 season with plenty of questions on offense after losing last year’s Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Josh Hoover gave the Hoosiers a strong first answer on Saturday. Hoover completed 13 of 16 passes for 231 yards and four touchdowns as Indiana beat North Texas 52-16 at Memorial Stadium. The Hoosiers only […]
‘We’re Team Reese first’ Inside the family reunion behind IU safety Garrett Reese facing his brother
When the Reese family arrives in Bloomington on Saturday, it will bring about 30 relatives, a charter bus from Chicago and jerseys split between Indiana red and North Texas green. Nobody will be asked to choose a side. The colors will represent the two teams playing at Memorial Stadium, but Al Reese’s loyalties are clear […]