Indiana’s Offensive Line: The Unsung Heroes of 2025
Following a 38-13 win over Michigan State on Saturday, Indiana moves to 7-0 on the season. This hot start has led the Hoosiers to a program-best #2 ranking. While much of the praise for this success has been heaped upon QB Fernando Mendoza and Indiana’s talented wide receiver and running back rooms, IU’s offensive line has quietly become one of the best in the nation.
Dynamic Duo: How Cooper and Sarratt Are Powering Indiana’s Offense
Omar Cooper Jr. and Elijah Sarratt have become one of college football’s most explosive wide receiver duos. Through chemistry, competition, and a relentless work ethic, the two have elevated Indiana’s offense — and put the Hoosiers firmly in the national spotlight.
Air Raid in Bloomington: Hoosiers Dominate Spittoon Showdown
Indiana’s air attack soared in a rainy rivalry showdown, torching Michigan State for 332 passing yards and four touchdowns. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the charge as the Hoosiers claimed their second straight Old Brass Spittoon, proving their passing game is among the nation’s most dangerous.
Unshaken: Mendoza’s Poise Fuels Indiana’s Historic Win
After a crushing pick six tied the game in the fourth quarter, Fernando Mendoza responded with a flawless 75-yard drive to seal No. 7 Indiana’s 30-20 win over No. 3 Oregon. His resilience under pressure led the Hoosiers to 6-0 — and their first-ever Top 5 road victory.
Matchup to Watch: Indiana’s Wide Receivers vs Oregon’s Cornerbacks
In the week’s biggest game, the biggest matchup to watch will be Indiana’s physical and talented wide receivers going against the talented, but young Oregon defensive backs. It is a matchup that was mentioned by both Curt Cignetti of Indiana and Dan Lanning, the head coach at Oregon.
Mendoza’s Toughness Defines 5-0 Hoosiers
Behind Fernando Mendoza’s toughness and leadership, Indiana snapped its Kinnick Stadium drought and surged to 5-0. Battling mistakes, hostile noise, and punishing hits, Mendoza delivered when it mattered most — capped by a game-winning strike that proved why his teammates call him “a dog.”
The Reactionary Take: IU at Iowa
I never write an immediate reaction to these games because I need time to digest and watch it again.
When IU beat Iowa in Kinnick on Saturday, I had an insane range of emotions that I am glad I didn’t put down on paper (digital paper, I guess).
Game Wrap and Reaction: No. 11 Indiana 20 Iowa 15
The Hoosiers won a game in a hostile environment and it was an important win as they now are 5-0 and have won the first two legs of this three-game stretch of really tough opponents. IU won, but Iowa dictated the game and Cignetti and his staff had some hiccups that could have cost the Hoosiers the contest.
Sarratt Seals It in Iowa with 49-Yard Game Winning TD
Elijah “Waffle House” Sarratt hauled in 132 yards and the game-winning 49-yard touchdown to lift Indiana past Iowa, cementing the Hoosiers’ 5-0 start and first win at Kinnick since 2007.
Roman Hemby Does It All in Hoosiers’ Massive 63-10 Win Over #9 Illinois
Winning football teams find ways to get their best players the ball. Facing an Illinois defense that was touted as one of the best run-stopping defenses in the country, many were wondering just how Indiana would use star running back Roman Hemby. The Hoosiers responded with an effective game plan that got Hemby involved early and often, setting the tone for what would quickly become a blowout victory over the ninth-ranked team in the nation.