Charlie Becker in “Star Wars: Revenge of the Cig”
Star Wars and football have influenced the childhoods of young men for decades, though none are more important to Hoosiers’ fans than those of Charlie Becker and Fernando Mendoza.
D’Angelo Ponds Does It All in Peach Bowl Win
Fresh off a Defensive MVP performance in the Rose Bowl, D’Angelo Ponds put together another stellar performance in Friday’s Peach Bowl.
Aiden Fisher Ready To Face “Whole New” Oregon Team in Peach Bowl
When Indiana faced Oregon during the regular season, it was Aiden Fisher who was the difference-maker for the Hoosiers. The senior linebacker flew around the field, totaling a season-high 13 tackles (4 solo) and 1.5 sacks against the Ducks, helping propel Indiana to a 30-20 win. The Hoosiers will need another big game from Fisher if they hope to beat Oregon again and advance to the National Championship game.
Elijah Sarratt and Indiana Up to the Challenge Against No. 5 Oregon
Following a convincing victory against Alabama in the Rose Bowl, Indiana has a date in the Peach Bowl against a familiar foe: the Oregon Ducks. The Hoosiers have already beaten the Ducks once this season, but this time, a trip to the National Championship hangs in the balance. Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt spoke to the media on Monday to preview how the Hoosiers stack up against the Ducks’ secondary.
Cignetti and Lanning Agree: We Need To Change The CFB Calendar
The college football calendar is broken; this much is a given. Top seeds have nearly a month off before the playoffs, and coaches of those teams must woo transfers while actively preparing for playoff games. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has been campaigning to change the calendar for a while. On Saturday, he gained an unlikely ally in this pursuit: his opposing coach in the Peach Bowl, Indiana’s Curt Cignetti.
Indiana’s Physicality Pushes Back Tide; Wins Rose Bowl 38-3
When the rainy forecast for the Rose Bowl was announced, it became clear that the 112th Rose Bowl Game would be won and lost in the trenches. Eager to prove themselves and silence the SEC homers, the Hoosiers came out swinging on both sides of the ball, running effectively and pressuring Alabama QB Ty Simpson all game long.
The Hoosiers Are Turning Their Travel Days Into Their Strength
After a hectic day of travel that included a flight across the country, the Hoosiers have arrived in sunny Southern California. While it’s been Planes, Trains, and Automobiles for Indiana to get to Pasadena, they couldn’t be happier to be playing in the Rose Bowl.
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.