Indiana’s Defensive Guru Bryant Haines Wins Broyles Award
In a year that has been full of historic moments for the Hoosiers, defensive coordinator Bryant Haines added yet another one. Haines was crowned the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Broyles Award on Thursday, given annually to the nation’s top assistant coach in college football. This honor caps one of the most remarkable coaching seasons in recent memory and cements Haines’ place among the elite strategists in the game.
Aiden Fisher Ready To Face “Whole New” Oregon Team in Peach Bowl
When Indiana faced Oregon during the regular season, it was Aiden Fisher who was the difference-maker for the Hoosiers. The senior linebacker flew around the field, totaling a season-high 13 tackles (4 solo) and 1.5 sacks against the Ducks, helping propel Indiana to a 30-20 win. The Hoosiers will need another big game from Fisher if they hope to beat Oregon again and advance to the National Championship game.
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.
The Hoosiers’ Defense Needs To Play To Their Strengths To Win Rose Bowl
All season long the Hoosiers’ defense has ranked amongst the best in college football; they sit at #4 in Total Defense. Fresh off their toughest test against Ohio State’s high-powered offense, they face another challenge against a fired-up Alabama team in the Rose Bowl. In order to come out on top, the Hoosiers are going to need to lean on their strengths as a defense.
Hoosiers Defensive Coordinator Bryant Haines Meets with Media Ahead of Rose Bowl
Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines talks about how IU will try and defend Alabama in the Rose Bowl
Haines Adapts as Indiana Defense Prepares for Life Without Daley
Indiana’s dominant defense faces its toughest test yet in the Rose Bowl after losing breakout edge rusher Stephen Daley. With Alabama looming, defensive coordinator Bryant Haines turns to sophomore Daniel Ndukwe, trusting preparation, depth, and a next man up mentality on college football’s biggest stage.
The Reactionary Preview: The B1G Title Game – IUFB vs Ohio State
Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) rushes up the field Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, during the 100th annual Old Oaken Bucket game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Purdue Boilermakers, 56-3. I still need to be pinched to even imagine that the Indiana football team that I’ve followed so closely […]
D’Angelo Ponds and Hoosiers Secondary Look to Feast on Boilermakers This Thanksgiving
Last season, D’Angelo Ponds and the Indiana defense put on an absolute clinic against Purdue, shutting out the Boilermakers 66-0. From the moment the Boilermakers stepped onto the field in Bloomington, they were completely outmatched. The stout Hoosiers defense bullied the Purdue offense from start to finish, holding the Boilermakers to just 67 yards of total offense and 5 turnovers. This season, Indiana makes the trip up to West Lafayette, where a new-look Purdue team hopes to spoil IU’s undefeated season.
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.
D’Angelo Ponds Embraces His Role as a Leader and Is Ready to Silence the Doubters
Indiana silenced the doubters last Saturday, defeating the #3 Oregon Ducks 30-20, earning their first-ever top-five road win. For team leaders like cornerback D’Angelo Ponds, Saturday was not a surprise but rather a chance for them to show the world what they already knew –– that this team is for real.