How Aiden Fisher Became the Heart of Indiana’s Defense
From under recruited to indispensable, Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher has become the heartbeat of a historic run. The National Championship awaits, and so does a moment he never believed possible when he first picked up a helmet in high school.
The Cignetti Method: Prepare, Sharpen, Win
For Curt Cignetti, nothing matters more than preparation. With the National Championship looming, Indiana is grinding through its final days in Miami to ensure it takes the field ready to claim history.
Hungry for More: Indiana’s Chase for a National Title
Indiana’s rise from perennial afterthought to National Championship contender has been historic, but inside the locker room there is no victory lap yet. Led by All-American linebacker Aiden Fisher, the Hoosiers are locked in on one final task: beating Miami and finishing the story.
Mendoza Plucks the Ducks Again
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza delivered a Peach Bowl masterpiece, throwing five touchdowns and dismantling Oregon’s defense as the Hoosiers rolled 56 to 22. For the 2025 Heisman winner, it was another defining performance in a season reshaping the program and rewriting school history.
Coached for the Moment: Indiana Leans on Preparation Ahead of Peach Bowl
Indiana enters the Peach Bowl confident in its preparation ahead of a rematch with Oregon. Linebacker Rolijah Hardy credits the coaching staff for elevating the defense through film study, physical practices, and a next man up mentality as the Hoosiers prepare for another high-stakes showdown.
Punishment by Design: Indiana’s Run Game Built to Break Wills
Indiana football’s identity is built in the trenches. Behind a bruising run game and a relentless offensive line, the Hoosiers wear down defenses snap by snap. As they prepare for a Peach Bowl rematch with Oregon, Indiana plans to do what it does best: break wills.
Indiana Reloads the Trenches with Kansas State Transfer Chiddi Obiazor
Indiana continues its rapid transfer portal surge, securing former Kansas State defensive end Chiddi Obiazor. The experienced Big 12 pass rusher fills a critical need up front, bringing size, production, and veteran presence as the Hoosiers reload their defensive line for 2026.
Familiar Foe, Bigger Stakes: Indiana and Oregon Set for Peach Bowl Rematch
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
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
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.