Devan Boykin Deserves Your Respect and Attention
The 8-0 Indiana Hoosiers are rolling, especially on defense, where Indiana is holding opponents to an average of 10.9 points per game, the third best in all of college football. While guys like D’Angelo Ponds and Aiden Fisher have deservingly gotten the bulk of the credit for Indiana’s defensive domination, one player has continually produced under the radar this season: defensive back Devan Boykin.
The Reactionary Take: IUFB vs UCLA
Not much more you can say about what Indiana is doing to most of it’s opponents.
It’s just such a fascinating place to be where I was more worried about IU not covering the spread I bet before the game than I was them having a hiccup and losing.
Notes and Quotes From Curt Cignetti: No. 2 Indiana at Maryland
Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti met with the media to discuss the Hoosiers 56-6 win over UCLA, the Hoosiers next game at Maryland. Cignetti also gave an injury update on Aiden Fisher and Brendan Franke.
Cignetti Gives Injury Update Ahead of Maryland
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti gave a brief update on a couple of Hoosiers who did not finish the game on Saturday.
Stock up/Stock Down IU-UCLA
The Hoosiers hosted a national TV game on Saturday and showed why they are the second-ranked team in the country with a 56-6 beat down of media darling UCLA. While a 50-point win would be cause for an all stock up report, it is not. Let’s take a look at how IU’s portfolio is doing.
No Escape: Bryant Haines’ Defense Smothers the Bruins
Indiana’s defense, led by coordinator Bryant Haines, delivered another masterclass in dominance as the Hoosiers dismantled UCLA 56–6. From Tyrique Tucker’s opening sack to Aiden Fisher’s pick-six, Haines’ relentless, disciplined unit showcased why it’s one of the most feared defenses in college football.
No. 2 Hoosiers Dominate Bruins 56-6, Improve to 8-0
The UCLA Bruins entered this afternoon’s matchup with the #2 Indiana Hoosiers as one of the hotter teams in the Big Ten, riding a three-game winning streak since changing the coaching staff. Much was made about the Bruins having fun on the field again but there was not much fun to be had for the visitors as the Indiana Hoosiers hammered UCLA 56-6 and improved to 8-0 on the season. The victory was lopsided from the opening moments as IU outgained UCLA by 275 yards and allowed the Bruins to go only 2-14 on third and fourth down.
Matchup to Watch: UCLA Quarterback Nico Iamaleava vs. Indiana’s Linebackers
The UCLA Bruins (3-4, 3-1) have gone through a resurgence since overhauling their coaching staff after week three. The Bruins are playing with more effort and energy and have become one of the better storylines in the Big Ten. Much of that success is because quarterback Nico Iamaleava is playing more to his potential than at the beginning of the season.
The Reactionary Preview: IUFB vs UCLA
They gutted out a win against Maryland at home last week and beat MSU on the road the week before 38-13. Does 38-13 vs MSU look familiar? Well that’s the same score IU beat them in Bloomington.
We’ll break it all down on this weeks Reactionary Preview.
Isaiah ‘Bones’ Jones Embodies Indiana Football’s Transformation
Once a scout-team player, Isaiah “Bones” Jones has become a cornerstone of Indiana’s top-five defense. As the Hoosiers surge to 6-0, Jones’ growth mirrors the program’s transformation under Curt Cignetti — a journey built on perseverance, leadership, and a relentless drive to elevate Indiana football.