Charlie Becker and the Indiana “Jedi” Blow Up the Death Star to Win National Title
It would be harder to script a more perfect Hollywood ending to the Hoosiers’ historic season. Indiana traveled deep into enemy territory, defeating the Miami Hurricanes in their home stadium to win their first-ever national championship. For star wide receiver and film enthusiast Charlie Becker, it may be a better story than any he has seen on screen.
Fernando Mendoza Reflects on His Miami Roots Ahead of National Championship
Fernando Mendoza has made it home. The transfer quarterback has returned to his hometown of Miami to play in the National Championship game against his hometown team. For Mendoza, the reminders of home hit from the minute he stepped off the plane.
Elijah Sarratt Is ‘Blocking Out The Noise’ Ahead of National Championship
Indiana is preparing to play in its first-ever National Championship game on Monday as they continue their historic postseason run. However, if you speak to veteran wide receiver Elijah Sarratt, the Hoosiers are going to prepare for this game like every other game they’ve played this season, something that they have done all season long.
Charlie Becker in “Star Wars: Revenge of the Cig”
Star Wars and football have influenced the childhoods of young men for decades, though none are more important to Hoosiers’ fans than those of Charlie Becker and Fernando Mendoza.
Mendoza Plucks the Ducks Again
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza delivered a Peach Bowl masterpiece, throwing five touchdowns and dismantling Oregon’s defense as the Hoosiers rolled 56 to 22. For the 2025 Heisman winner, it was another defining performance in a season reshaping the program and rewriting school history.
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.
Elijah Sarratt and Indiana Up to the Challenge Against No. 5 Oregon
Following a convincing victory against Alabama in the Rose Bowl, Indiana has a date in the Peach Bowl against a familiar foe: the Oregon Ducks. The Hoosiers have already beaten the Ducks once this season, but this time, a trip to the National Championship hangs in the balance. Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt spoke to the media on Monday to preview how the Hoosiers stack up against the Ducks’ secondary.
Cignetti and Lanning Agree: We Need To Change The CFB Calendar
The college football calendar is broken; this much is a given. Top seeds have nearly a month off before the playoffs, and coaches of those teams must woo transfers while actively preparing for playoff games. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has been campaigning to change the calendar for a while. On Saturday, he gained an unlikely ally in this pursuit: his opposing coach in the Peach Bowl, Indiana’s Curt Cignetti.
Familiar Foe, Bigger Stakes: Indiana and Oregon Set for Peach Bowl Rematch
After a dominant Rose Bowl win, Indiana turns its attention to a familiar foe in Oregon. The Hoosiers defeated the Ducks earlier this season, but with both teams evolved and a title-game berth at stake, the Peach Bowl rematch promises to test everything Indiana has built.
Hoosiers Offense Can’t Find Rhythm in Loss to Notre Dame
The Indiana offense struggled in the College Football Playoff, averaging 426.4 yards and 41.3 points per game prior to facing Notre Dame. Despite early drives into enemy territory, the Hoosiers managed only three points. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke and the offensive line faltered under pressure, leading to a disappointing performance but a promising future.