Indiana Football Enters Big Ten Play with a Sense of Urgency
A new week began Sunday morning for Indiana football after a 38-0 win over Western Kentucky. For many, it was a normal week, accompanied by similar routines and predictable encounters. However, for the players in cream and crimson, it marked the beginning of something. Practice was slightly different; more intentional, and the energy in the […]
Charlie Becker Embraces his Special Teams Role
Indiana star wide receiver is confident and enthusiastic about his new role as the teams punt returner. Becker was IU’s punt returner for the Western Kentucky game.
Game Wrap and Reaction: No.4 Indiana 38 Western Kentucky 0
Opponent: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN Why They Played: The Hoosiers and Hilltoppers played as a one-off non-conference matchup. What The Game Meant This was the final non-conference game for the Hoosiers and a chance to keep the momentum going as they head into Big Ten play. Players of the Game Offense […]
Indiana’s Offense Finds Big Plays, but Sees Room to Improve in 38-0 Win Over WKU
Indiana’s offense had its moments Saturday, but the Hoosiers were not totally happy with the way they played in a 38-0 win over Western Kentucky. IU made enough big plays to pull away in the second half, including Charlie Becker’s 79-yard touchdown catch and Turbo Richard’s 25-yard touchdown run. But the Hoosiers also missed a […]
Tidbits for the Tailgate: Indiana vs. Western Kentucky
Rise and shine Tailgaters; it’s Gameday! Welcome back 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.
Game Wrap and Reaction: No.5 Indiana 55 Howard 0
Opponent: Howard Bison Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN Why They Played The Hoosiers and Bison played as a one-off non-conference matchup. What The Game Meant The game will not mean much in terms of resume building, but it was a chance for the Hoosiers to fix some issues from week one and build depth by […]
Becker and the Running Game Highlight an Efficient Day for Indiana’s Offense
Indiana football welcomed in Howard, their yearly FCS opponent, and the offense was explosive all game long. With milder game conditions than last week’s 152-degree field temperature, the Hoosiers grabbed a 55-0 win over Howard earlier today. Passing Game Efficiency The offensive player of the game, without doubt, was Charlie Becker, who was able to […]
Becker Committed to Improvement, Despite Dominant Start to the Season
Charlie Becker has been Indiana’s best receiver since he emerged on the scene against Maryland after Elijah Sarratt was injured. He missed no beat this year, grabbing four catches for 65 yards and two touchdowns against North Texas. He hasn’t dropped a single pass in his Indiana career to this point. Becker is a star […]
2026 Indiana Football Previews: Wide Receiver Room has an Arsenal Ready to be Unleashed
In 2025, Indiana Football took the country by storm, solidifying one of the most memorable stories in recent sports history. Along this journey stood a Hoosier wide receiver room that was electric, productive, and simply captivating. Together, this group totaled 229 receptions for 3,149 yards, becoming a primary target for Fernando Mendoza. Omar Cooper Jr. […]
Charlie Becker Trusted the Process and Now He’s the Face of Indiana’s Receiving Room
At this point last year, Charlie Becker was our candidate for breakout player of the year, but he may not have been on everyone’s radar and it wasn’t until Elijah Sarratt went down with an injury that Becker had his chance to shine. This season, Becker is the face of the Indiana receiving room, which […]