Carter Smith on Indiana: “There Is No Place I’d Rather Be”

Carter Smith on Indiana: “There Is No Place I’d Rather Be”

Written By: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)

Indiana has gotten off to a historic start this season, going 9-0 for the first time ever. A large part of this success has been due to the spectacular play of the offensive line, specifically that of Redshirt Sophomore Carter Smith.

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CJ West and the Hoosiers Go Under Serious Preparations

CJ West and the Hoosiers Go Under Serious Preparations

Written By: Nick Gonzales (@nrgonzales_)

The Hoosiers have been shocking on both sides of the ball this season. Their offensive is explosive and seems as if no one can stop them, and their defense is domineering, especially as of late with 9 turnovers, 12 sacks, and 28 tackles for loss in their last three games. They rank fourth in the FBS in sacks (31) and fifth in tackles for loss (69). Plus, against Michigan State, the Hoosiers combined for 31 quarterback pressures, a blocked punt that resulted in a safety, and a punt deflection. Where can all their success be credited to? Well in Tuesday’s player media availability, defensive lineman, CJ West, attributes it to their intense preparation for games.

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Coaches Show Recap: “CJ West Will Play Saturday”

Coaches Show Recap: “CJ West Will Play Saturday”

Head Coach Curt Cignetti sat down with “Voice of the Hoosiers” Don Fischer on Thursday for the fourth episode of “Inside IU Football.” Over the course of the hour-long show, Coach Cig spoke on how he feels the Hoosiers are playing and what he wants to see from the team heading into their matchup with the Charlotte 49ers this weekend.

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IU DL C.J. West Has Suspension Lifted, D'Angelo Ponds Still Out for Targeting

IU DL C.J. West Has Suspension Lifted, D'Angelo Ponds Still Out for Targeting

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Big Ten has rescinded Indiana defensive lineman C.J. West’s first half suspension due to targeting in the second half of Indiana’s 42-13 win over UCLA. Indiana head coach made the announcement on his weekly radio show that West will be available for the full game on Saturday against Charlotte.

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Matchup to Watch Week Three: Indiana’s Defensive Line vs. UCLA’s Offensive Line

Matchup to Watch Week Three: Indiana’s Defensive Line vs. UCLA’s Offensive Line


Written by: TJ Inman 

The 2-0 Indiana Hoosiers travel to Pasadena for a monumental clash with the UCLA Bruins in the Rose Bowl (the stadium, not the game). Indiana has been fantastic in the first two contests of the Curt Cignetti era as the Hoosiers hammered Florida International and then had a record-setting performance against Western Illinois. Saturday night on NBC will be the first of several “toss-up” games this season for the Hoosiers and it is being viewed as a chance to show just how ready this IU program is to compete for a bowl game. Their opponent is a real mystery as the UCLA Bruins have a first-year head coach and new coordinators and they have only played one game after a bye last Saturday. UCLA survived a scare from Hawaii with a pair of fourth-quarter field goals propelling them to a 16-13 victory over the Rainbow Warriors. 

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2024 Position Preview: Defensive Line Looks to Bring the Juice in 2024

2024 Position Preview: Defensive Line Looks to Bring the Juice in 2024

Written by Ben Gillard

“JUICE. JUICE. LET’S SEE SOME JUICE TODAY!” New Defensive Line Coach Pat Kuntz implored his players in a practice video posted to IU Football’s social media pages. The Indianapolis native returns to IU following a stint with Coach Cignetti at James Madison University. Upon his return, he had his work cut out for him, replacing a line decimated by outgoing transfers and graduations. Coach Kuntz has done his job and created a unit that is hungry to “bring the juice” this season.  

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2024-25 NCAA Football Season: Get To Know The Top 5 Players Of Indiana University

2024-25 NCAA Football Season: Get To Know The Top 5 Players Of Indiana University

As the 2024-25 NCAA football season kicks off, all eyes are on Indiana University, a team brimming with talent and determination. Hoosier fans around the nation eagerly anticipate a thrilling season, with hopes pinned on key players poised to make a significant impact on the field. 

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2024 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 50 Days (CJ West)

2024 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 50 Days (CJ West)

Written By Evan Alvarez

Welcome back to the 2024 Hoosier Huddle Countdown! From now until Indiana’s opening day against the FIU Golden Panthers, the Hoosier Huddle staff will feature every player on the Hoosiers football roster for 2024. Today, the featured player as we are 50 days out is #50, CJ West.

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Notes and Quotes from Curt Cigetti's Media Q&A at Huber Winery Event

Notes and Quotes from Curt Cigetti's Media Q&A at Huber Winery Event

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti met with the media prior to a fundraising event at Huber’s Winery in southern Indiana on Wednesday night. He touched on how the summer is going and what he expects out of an ever changing landscape of college football.

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