Mendoza, Fisher Find Themselves as Finalists for National Awards
Two of the most recognizable Indiana Hoosier football players have been named finalists for major national awards. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been named a finalist for the Maxwell Award and the Davey O’Brien Award while linebacker Aiden Fisher was named a finalist for the Butkus Award.
Unbeaten and Unbreakable: Stephen Daley and Seniors Drive Hoosiers to 11–0
Indiana stayed perfect behind Stephen Daley’s breakout performance and a swarm of senior defenders who fueled a 31–7 win over Wisconsin, capping an emotional final home game with the program’s first 11–0 start.
The Silent Star of Bloomington: How Rolijah Hardy Became Indiana’s Defensive Spark
Once overlooked, sophomore linebacker Rolijah Hardy has become Indiana’s quiet cornerstone. His relentless play and breakout season have fueled the Hoosiers’ perfect run and top-ranked defense. As Indiana eyes history, Hardy’s rise from no-star recruit to defensive difference-maker embodies the team’s grit and growth.
Aiden Fisher: Back From Injury and Ready For Senior Day
Indiana’s game against UCLA couldn’t have been going better for Aiden Fisher. On the second play of the game, Fisher intercepted Nico Iamaleava’s pass and returned it for a touchdown. One play later, Fisher’s fortunes completely changed, as he got rolled up on, hurting his knee and knocking him out of the rest of the game as well as the following game against Maryland.
Game Wrap and Reaction: No. 2 Indiana 27 Penn State 24
This was Indiana’s most difficult test left on paper in the regular season and it proved to be the toughest game to date. IU was on high “Upset Alert” as they trailed 24-20 with less than two minutes left. It turned into one of the legendary drives in IU Football history.
Aiden Fisher Returns, and the Hoosiers Refuse to Lose
Aiden Fisher’s return from injury couldn’t have come at a better time. The linebacker fueled Indiana’s historic win at Penn State with clutch plays, leadership, and grit — helping the Hoosiers stay perfect at 10-0 and proving why this defense refuses to break.
Matchup to Watch: No. 2 Indiana’s Front Seven vs. Penn State’s Running Backs
Just a few months ago this game was labeled as one of the best on the conference slate. The No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers (9-0,6-0) lived up to their part, but Penn State (3-5, 0-5) has not as the bottom has fallen out in State College. While the luster may be off the matchup, there is still going to be a collision of NFL talent on the field.
Isaiah Jones Continues To Grow As A Dominant Leader On Defense
Isaiah Jones has been playing great all season long, taking huge steps in both performance and leadership after each and every game. Perhaps no step has been bigger than the one he took on the road against Maryland, his first career start.
Cignetti Updates Indiana’s Injury Situation
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti updated the media on Indiana’s current injury situation. The Hoosiers were without linebacker Aiden Fisher, offensive lineman Drew Evans and kickoff specialist Brendan Franke last week at Maryland.
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.