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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.

Devan Boykin Deserves Your Respect and Attention

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The 8-0 Indiana Hoosiers are rolling, especially on defense, where Indiana is holding opponents to an average of 10.9 points per game, the third best in all of college football. While guys like D’Angelo Ponds and Aiden Fisher have deservingly gotten the bulk of the credit for Indiana’s defensive domination, one player has continually produced under the radar this season: defensive back Devan Boykin.

Indiana’s Front Seven Dismantles No. 9 Illinois in Statement Win

Indiana’s defense delivered a statement performance, piling up seven sacks and holding No. 9 Illinois to just two rushing yards in a 63-10 rout. With their front seven overwhelming the Illini, the Hoosiers proved they’re not just contenders—they’re a team to fear.

D’Angelo Ponds Drives Indiana’s Turnover Mentality

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D’Angelo Ponds is setting the tone for Indiana’s veteran secondary, pushing accountability and growth after a three-interception opener. With Kennesaw State’s mobile quarterback up next, the Hoosiers’ defensive backs aim to prove their dominant Week 1 performance was just the beginning.

Pick Party in Bloomington: Hoosiers’ Secondary Takes Center Stage

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Indiana’s secondary stole the spotlight in a 27-14 win over Old Dominion, snagging three interceptions and holding the Monarchs to just 96 passing yards. Despite a pair of explosive QB runs, the Hoosiers’ defense showed depth, grit, and promise heading into Week 2.