2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 5 Days (D’Angelo Ponds)
Welcome, Hoosier fans to the 2025 Hoosier Huddle Countdown! Over the next 100 days the Hoosier Huddle staff will feature every player on the 2025 roster in anticipation of the season opener on August 30th against Old Dominion. Today, we look at junior cornerback D’Angelo Ponds.
Trio of Hoosiers Named to AP All-American Teams
The Indiana Hoosiers had a trio of players named to the AP All-American Second Team on Monday. Wide receiver Elijah Sarratt, linebacker Aiden Fisher and cornerback D’Angelo Ponds were all listed. Sarrat returns to the receiving corps after posting 957 yards and eight touchdowns on 53 catches. He is looking to become IU’s first 1,000-yard […]
Trio of Hoosier Defenders Named to Nagurski Award Watch List
The Indiana Hoosiers football team had three defenders named to the 2025 Bronco Nagurski Award Watch List. Linebacker Aiden Fisher, stud Mikial Kamara and cornerback D’Angelo Ponds were all listed among the best defenders in the country.
Kamara and Ponds on Big Ten Preseason Honors List
The Big Ten Conference announced their Preseason Honors on Tuesday in Las Vegas to kick off Big Ten Media Days. Hoosier defenders D’Angelo Ponds and Mikail Kamara were two of the 16 selections picked by a media panel.
Diving into Depth Charts – IU Defense
A look at what Indiana’s defensive depth chart look like as we sit here in July…
Today we’re taking a look at the defensive side of the ball and where it think the two deep will shake out when IU opens up vs. Old Dominion on August 28th in Bloomington.
Spring Football 2025 – Cornerbacks Preview, Depth Chart and Superlatives
Written by: Ben Gillard (@benjgillard)
2024 was a milestone and memorable season for the Indiana Hoosiers. Curt Cignetti’s first season in Bloomington resulted in a stunning 11-1 regular season record with the lone loss coming in Columbus against eventual National Champion Ohio State. Indiana made the College Football Playoff and battled Notre Dame before falling in South Bend and ending the season at 11-2. It was a school record for wins, and Curt Cignetti was honored as the National Coach of the Year. 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 cornerback room. IU may have lost starter Jamier Johnson, but there are plenty of reasons for optimism as second-team All-American D’Angelo Ponds returns for the Hoosiers.
Fiascos on Special Teams Lead to the Hoosiers Downfall
Written By Nick Gonzales (@nrgonzales_)
The Hoosiers traveled to Columbus for one of the biggest games in program history and it did not fair out how they expected it. Besides the offensive struggles, the game became out of the Hoosiers control due to the special teams’ multiple fiascos.
Tyrique Tucker and the Hoosiers Have Been Feeding off of the Crowd’s Energy
Tucker and the Hoosiers football team is enjoying an 8-0 season, with sold-out crowds at Memorial Stadium for recent games, setting a single-season record. Players like Tyrique Tucker and D’Angelo Ponds emphasize the pivotal role of fan energy, which fuels their performance and motivates the team to excel throughout the season.
D’Angelo Ponds Named Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week
IU Athletics Release
DALLAS – After earning weekly accolades from the Big Ten on Monday, sophomore defensive back D’Angelo Ponds was named Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday (Oct. 29), as selected by the Football Writers Association of America.
Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 31 Washington 17
Indiana University faced Washington for the first time as Big Ten members, winning 31-17 despite missing starting quarterback Kurtis Rourke. Key performances included Justice Ellison’s strong running and D’Angelo Ponds’ defensive plays. IU’s resilience showcased their playoff potential, leading to an 8-0 record and upcoming match against Michigan State.