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2026 Indiana Football Preseason Preview: Jones and Hardy Man the Middle

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A linebacker room often defines the productivity that a team will have in any given season. Linebackers set the tone for the defense. They ensure players know the call, are aligned correctly, communicate pre-snap adjustments, and check into new coverages when motion occurs. In football, every position must work intrinsically together to find success, and […]

Indiana’s Defensive Guru Bryant Haines Wins Broyles Award

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Haines Adapts as Indiana Defense Prepares for Life Without Daley

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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

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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

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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.