Tidbits for the Tailgate: North Texas
Rise and shine Tailgaters; it’s Gameday! Welcome to Hoosier Huddle’s newest weekly column: Tidbits for the Tailgate. Each week I’ll break down what you need to know before you head to the lots at Memorial Stadium; from players to watch, to what’s happening in other games, to tips for a successful tailgate.
Countdown to 2026 Indiana Football- 1 Day Amare Ferrell
Welcome to the final day of Hoosier Huddle’s annual Countdown to Kickoff! Today we highlight senior defensive back Amare Ferrell. Height: 6’2” Weight: 205 pounds Hometown: Lake City, Florida (Columbia) Class/Position: Senior / Defensive Back NIL Store: https://nil.store/indiana/iu-amare-ferrell-25 A four-star recruit out of high school, Ferrell helped lead the Columbia Tigers to a FHSAA Class […]
2026 Indiana Football Previews: The Safety Valve is Always Ready
Following Indiana’s 2025 national championship run, the Hoosiers’ safety room enters the season led by returning standout Amare Ferrell and Wisconsin transfer Preston Zachman. Supported by Cincinnati transfer Quan Sanks and a young core of rotational talent, this versatile unit provides key defensive leadership in Bryant Haines’ scheme.
6 Hoosiers Named Athlon Sports Preseason All-Americans
Six Indiana Hoosiers were named in Athlon Sports’ preseason All-American teams, with notable mentions including First Team selections OT Carter Smith, DT Tyrique Tucker, and LB Rolijah Hardy. The Hoosiers are set to open their season on September 5th against North Texas. Fans can purchase the preview magazine for more insights.
IUFB 2026 Spring Depth Chart Preview: Safety
I’m working under the assumption that IUFB is probably done in the portal and we’re nearly set with the current roster. I use this space to talk about the depth chart as I see it at this moment in time. Depth charts are extremely fluid, especially when practice starts so these are subject to change […]
Rose Bowl Matchup to Watch: Indiana’s Secondary vs. Alabama’s Wide Receivers
Indiana’s football team, led by All-American corner D’Angelo Ponds, prepares for a challenging College Football Playoff Quarterfinal against Alabama. Despite Alabama’s strong receiving corps, Indiana boasts a solid secondary with players like Amare Ferrell and Louis Moore. Coach Curt Cignetti highlights Moore’s resurgence after overcoming NCAA eligibility issues.
The Reactionary Take: IUFB @ Purdue
IU got to a perfect regular season with a total dismantling, for the second straight year, of Purdue. New coach, new team same result for Purdue and I, for one, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Game Wrap and Reaction: No. 2 Indiana 56 Purdue 3
The Indiana win clinched a Big Ten Championship Game berth and a 12-0 regular season for IU. It was the Hoosiers second Bucket Game win in a row and now have outscored Purdue 122-3 under Curt Cignetti. It also likely secures IU a bye in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
Indiana Ends Regular Season With “Exclamation Point” 56-3 Win Over Purdue
Heading into the 100th Old Oaken Bucket game on Friday, head coach Curt Cignetti said that he wanted the team to end the regular season with an “exclamation point” win over Purdue. His Hoosiers did exactly that, routing the Boilermakers 56-0 in West Lafayette to finish the regular season a perfect 12-0.
Hoosiers’ Defense Bends But Doesn’t Break in 20-15 Slugfest at Iowa
Great teams find a way to win, especially when things are not going their way. This is exactly what Indiana did on Saturday. Faced with an ugly, Iowa-style defensive slugfest, the Hoosiers came up big when it mattered most and left Iowa City victorious.