Indiana in a Good Spot in AP and Coaches Polls Heading into First CFP Poll Release
The College Football Playoff committee will release their first rankings on Tuesday night on ESPN. They will become the only poll that matters from here on out. However, the Hoosiers will enter this week in great shape as they stay at number two in both the AP and Coaches Polls on Sunday.
IUFB Postseason Projections – October 26, 2025
It is tempting to throw my hands up and tell everyone to wait until the end of the season for us to figure these things out but duty calls so I’ll play the fool and guess how this will play out. I now believe Indiana will finish the regular season 12-0 and join the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten Championship. The winner of that game would earn a trip to the Rose Bowl and I think the loser would be slotted into one of the other quarterfinal bowls.
2025 IUFB Postseason Projections – October 19
If Indiana continues to take care of business, a College Football Playoff bye is very much on the table. In fact, if IU goes 12-0, it is really difficult to envision a scenario in which they would not have earned a bye to the quarterfinals. Losses by Texas Tech and Miami this past weekend make that incredibly realistic.
Stock up/Stock Down Indiana-Michigan State
The No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers returned home to face the Michigan State Spartans in a homecoming battle for the Old Brass Spittoon. It was a slow start for the Hoosier defense as IU found themselves behind 10-7 early on before they found their footing and the offense couldn’t be stopped. Stock Up Heis-Mendoza If the […]
What Does Success Look Like for IU Football in 2025?
It is officially game week for Indiana Football. The Hoosiers are coming into the season with sky-high expectations after an 11-2 season and a CFP berth in 2024. Head coach Curt Cignetti has said he wants to improve on last year’s success. Which begs the question, what does success for IU Football look like in […]
Dates For College Football Playoff Polls Announced as Committee Prepares for 2025-26 Season
The College Football Playoff committee is getting ready for the 2025 college football season. On Wednesday they released the dates and times that the College Football Playoff Top 25 will release along with other items fans should know.
Opinion: CFP Should Move to a 4-4-2-2-1-1 Model, But Big Ten Needs Adjustments Too
The debate about a new College Football Playoff format and possible expansion has been one of the raging arguments this off-season.
IU Spring Football 2025 – Running Back Preview, Depth Chart and Superlatives
As IU begins preparations for the 2025 campaign, there is an unprecedented amount of attention on the program. Hoosier Huddle is gearing up for the spring with individual position group previews. Today, we examine the running back room. IU lost Justice Ellison and Ty Son Lawton but there are plenty of reasons for optimism after the Hoosiers ran for 4.37 yards per carry and a remarkable 37 rushing touchdowns.
‘All Good Things Come to an End’: But IU Football is Just Beginning It’s Journey Under Curt Cignetti
Indiana’s head coach Curt Cignetti reflected on life lessons after the team’s 27-17 College Football Playoff loss to Notre Dame, emphasizing resilience and the importance of handling disappointment. Despite the defeat, he highlighted the historic 11-2 season as a foundation for future success, alongside player Mike Katic’s belief in the team’s progress and unity.
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.