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Familiar Foe, Bigger Stakes: Indiana and Oregon Set for Peach Bowl Rematch

Indiana

After a dominant Rose Bowl win, Indiana turns its attention to a familiar foe in Oregon. The Hoosiers defeated the Ducks earlier this season, but with both teams evolved and a title-game berth at stake, the Peach Bowl rematch promises to test everything Indiana has built.

A Rose Bowl Masterpiece: Mendoza Leads Indiana Past Alabama

Indiana Imposes Their Will

Fernando Mendoza delivered a Rose Bowl performance for the ages, shattering completion percentage and passer rating records while leading Indiana to a historic 38-3 win over Alabama. The Hoosiers earned their first playoff victory behind a poised, nearly flawless night from their Heisman-winning quarterback.

The Long Road to the Rose Bowl: Former JMU Transfers Anchor Indiana Football

Indiana

From overlooked recruits to Rose Bowl leaders, former James Madison transfers Aiden Fisher, Elijah Sarratt, and D’Angelo Ponds reflect on the winding journeys that shaped Indiana football’s historic rise. Their belief, resilience, and leadership now define the Hoosiers ahead of a matchup with Alabama.

Haines Adapts as Indiana Defense Prepares for Life Without Daley

Indiana DC Bryant Haines

Indiana’s dominant defense faces its toughest test yet in the Rose Bowl after losing breakout edge rusher Stephen Daley. With Alabama looming, defensive coordinator Bryant Haines turns to sophomore Daniel Ndukwe, trusting preparation, depth, and a next man up mentality on college football’s biggest stage.

Indiana Turns Extended Break Into Advantage Before Rose Bowl

Indiana

Indiana football has embraced its extended break ahead of the Rose Bowl, using the extra time to heal, sharpen execution, and dissect Alabama on film. Offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan believes the Hoosiers’ preparation, experience, and daily competition have them ready for a CFP Quarterfinal showdown.

Cuban Roots, Heisman Glory: Fernando Mendoza Makes History

Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman victory was more than a historic first for Indiana. As the first Cuban American to win the award, Mendoza used college football’s biggest stage to honor his family, heritage, and community, delivering a powerful message of pride, perseverance, and representation that resonated far beyond the field.

Texas Ends Indiana’s Dream Season in the Sweet 16

Indiana

Indiana’s historic season came to a close in Austin, as the Hoosiers battled top-seeded Texas in a hard-fought Sweet 16 volleyball matchup. Despite standout performances and relentless grit, the Longhorns’ firepower proved too much, ending IU’s deepest postseason run in program history.

Mendoza Becomes Indiana’s Inaugural Davey O’Brien Award Winner

Heisman

Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza has been voted the 2025 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award winner, becoming the first Hoosier to lift the nation’s oldest and most prestigious quarterback trophy. Indiana becomes the 26th different school to have a Davey O’Brien Award winner.

Indiana Volleyball Set for Rare Sweet 16 Test vs Texas

Volleyball

Indiana volleyball heads to the Sweet 16 for just the second time in program history, riding strong performances from veterans and breakout freshmen. The Hoosiers will face top seeded Texas with confidence, a red hot block and an offense that continues to find its rhythm.