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Coach Cignetti Show Recap: ‘There’s Nothing That Helps Culture Like Winning’

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti speaks to the media

It is the first Thursday of the 2025 football season, and that means it is time for Head Coach Curt Cignetti to sit down with “Voice of the Hoosiers” Don Fischer for the first episode of “Inside IU Football.” Over the course of the hour-long show, Coach Cig reflected on IU’s historic 2024 season, how he feels the 2025 team is progressing, and what he wants to see from the team heading into their matchup with the Old Dominion Monarchs this weekend.

Carter Smith Is All In Ahead of Indiana’s Much-Anticipated Season Opener

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We are four days away from Indiana’s season opener, and Carter Smith could not be more excited. When speaking to the media on Tuesday night, the offensive tackle said, “I’m excited man; [there’s] nothing like going out there to crack someone in different colors. I’m really excited.”

Hoosiers Progressing Well Through Fall Camp

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The Indiana Hoosiers got off to a sticky start in fall camp last week as the sweltering heat was a wake up call for players that practice is underway. As the weather has turned more fall-like the Hoosiers have gotten into the groove of practice.

2025 IUFB Preseason Position Previews: Offensive Line

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Indiana might not have the legacy of a college football blue blood, but the tide started to turn in 2024. The Hoosiers put together a dream season, capped off with their first-ever College Football Playoff appearance. A major catalyst? The offensive line

Carter Smith on Indiana: “There Is No Place I’d Rather Be”

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Indiana’s football team has achieved a historic 9-0 start, largely thanks to the impressive performance of their offensive line, particularly Redshirt Sophomore Carter Smith. Maintaining a strong culture and facing a skilled D-Line in practice has bolstered their success. A crucial matchup against Michigan looms, with a potential program milestone of 10 wins.

Carter Smith’s Return Gives IU a Cornerstone on the Offensive Line

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Written by Evan Alvarez

NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks describes the importance of a left tackle as such: “Keeping the all-important quarterback protected is obviously a top priority. Thus, the second-most crucial offensive position is left tackle (behind QB), due to the presence of dangerous pass rushers on the QB’s blind side…”

IU’s Carter Smith is BACK!

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Written by: TJ Inman (@TJHoosierHuddle)

Indiana University was gifted with extremely good news on Wednesday evening as starting left tackle Carter Smith announced he is returning to Bloomington and remaining a Hoosier. Smith had been in the transfer portal and visited several powerhouse programs with Florida State and Ole Miss standing out as probable destinations but he surprised many by sending a message on social media that he was ready to play for new football coach Curt Cignetti.