The Hoosiers’ Defense Needs To Play To Their Strengths To Win Rose Bowl
All season long the Hoosiers’ defense has ranked amongst the best in college football; they sit at #4 in Total Defense. Fresh off their toughest test against Ohio State’s high-powered offense, they face another challenge against a fired-up Alabama team in the Rose Bowl. In order to come out on top, the Hoosiers are going to need to lean on their strengths as a defense.
Stop And Smell The Roses Bloomington
It’s difficult to put into words just how much these past two years have meant to the town of Bloomington, but I am going to try.
Cignetti, DeBoer, Reflect on Their Time at Indiana and Alabama Ahead of Rose Bowl Matchup
If you told an Indiana fan in 2019 that Kalen Deboer and the Hoosiers would be playing in the 2025 Rose Bowl, their first response would likely be, “what happened to Tom Allen?” Imagine their shock when they learn that their offensive coordinator won’t be leading the Hoosiers onto the field but rather will be wearing a different shade of crimson as Nick Saban’s replacement at Alabama. Depending on their level of surprise, you might not want to mention that a little-known FCS coach named Curt Cignetti has completely changed the culture in Bloomington and that the Hoosiers are actually favored over the Crimson Tide. That would probably be too much for the LEO-era brain to comprehend.
How A Facemask Helped Fernando Mendoza Win A Heisman
The college football world has never seen a quarterback like Fernando Mendoza, a LinkedIn aficionado, investment enthusiast, and football strategy nerd. Now the Hoosier QB can add another line to his already impressive resume: Heisman Trophy winner.
Elijah Sarratt: From 0-Star Recruit to the Rose Bowl
Elijah Sarratt has become synonymous with Indiana Football. Fans have become accustomed to seeing “Waffle House” in the end zone, doing his signature “IU” celebration. Sarratt has been embraced by the Bloomington community as the face of the football team, appearing in Indiana University’s primetime commercial and advocating for a Waffle House in town. However, before he became a household name, he was Elijah Sarratt: a zero-star recruit at tiny St. Francis University in Pennsylvania.
Hoosiers Bounce Back Against Penn State in Historic Fashion
Following a road loss to Minnesota and a loss to Louisville in Indianapolis last week, the Hoosiers appeared as though they were beginning to falter. Indiana was in desperate need of a strong performance to get their confidence back up heading into the bulk of the schedule. They did so in historic fashion on Tuesday.
IU’s Defense Wins (Big Ten) Championships
They say that defense wins championships; well, Indiana’s stout defense just won them a Big Ten Championship.
Hoosiers Shake Off Slow Start to Beat Western Michigan 71-53
Fresh off a loss to #10 Iowa State in the Geico Coconut Hoops Championship Game, the Hoosiers returned to Assembly Hall to face Western Michigan. Indiana showed some fatigue in the first half before pulling away with a big second half to win 71-53.
Taking a Look at the 2026 IU Football Signing Class: Offense
The Hoosiers are currently gearing up for a Big Ten Championship showdown with Ohio State on Saturday, but today is National Signing Day, the perfect time to look ahead to year three under Curt Cignetti. Here’s an overview of Indiana’s Offensive Commits for 2026: Sam Simpson, OL, River Falls, WI (River Falls HS) 6’4” 275lb […]
Fernando Mendoza Ready For “Heavyweight Match” In Big Ten Championship
Fresh off a historic 12-0 regular season, Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza spoke to the media on Monday. Mendoza wasted no time setting the scene for next Saturday, ending his opening statement by saying, “We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us in a heavyweight match against Ohio State in order to win a Big Ten Championship.”