DL Mario Landino Builds Chemistry Across the Hoosier Defensive Line
Football is far from an individual sport; it requires compromises and communication, and for Indiana defensive lineman Mario Landino, it demands one very specific quality: ‘meshing together’. Landino spoke to media members Wednesday morning following fall camp and remarked on his growth as a player and the future of Indiana Football, but mostly he reiterated […]
2026 Indiana Football Previews: Experience and Nuance Anchor the Interior Defensive Line
In 2025, the 16-0 Indiana Hoosiers controlled every level of football. From offense to defense to special teams, every aspect of football seemed to be in sync. However, one of the most impressive aspects of this Indiana team was their ability to limit opponents’ scoring opportunities, and the defensive tackles were the key to this […]
Countdown to 2026 Indiana Football: 97 Days Mario Landino
We have put the 2025-26 Indiana Hoosiers in the rearview mirror (mostly, it’s hard to give up) and we are ready to look forward to the upcoming season! As Curt Cignetti and his staff gear up for chapter three in Bloomington with another championship as the end goal, we at Hoosier Huddle are kicking off […]
Tucker and Landino Look to Continue Winning ‘Culture’ Along the Defensive Line
Championships are won in the trenches. Following a historic National Championship season in 2025, defensive linemen Tyrique Tucker and Mario Landino are making sure that the championship standard continues in 2026.
IUFB 2026 Spring Depth Chart Preview: Defensive Tackle
I’m working under the assumption that IUFB is probably done in the portal and we’re nearly set with the current roster. I use this space to talk about the depth chart as I see it at this moment in time. Depth charts are extremely fluid, especially when practice starts so these are subject to change […]
Cignetti’s Culture Shift: How Development is Fueling Indiana’s Rise
In just two seasons, Curt Cignetti has turned Indiana football from an afterthought into a contender. His blueprint — built on player development, discipline, and belief — has transformed overlooked recruits into stars and the Hoosiers into a fearless unit proving that growth, not hype, drives lasting success.
Indiana’s Defense Dominates 4th Quarter in 30-20 Win Over #3 Oregon
The Indiana Hoosiers made history on Saturday. The Hoosiers got their first road victory over a Top-5 team, defeating the #3-ranked Oregon Ducks in Eugene. This was made possible by a stout Indiana defense who stepped up big in the 4th quarter, dominating a powerful Oregon offense in a hostile Big 10 road environment.
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.
IU Spring Football 2025 – Defensive Line Preview, Depth Chart and Superlatives
Written By: Nick Gonzales (@nrgonzales_)
The Indiana Hoosiers made a lot of noise last season with a tremendous turnaround during their first year with football head coach Curt Cignetti. The same program that went 9-27 from the 2021 to the end of the 2023 season went 11-2 with an appearance in the first 12 team College Football Playoff during their 2024 season. The 2024 roster was made up of many transfers and showed what the future may hold for the Hoosiers. After an outstanding season, Cignetti’s Hoosiers are still not satisfied and have even bigger goals for this season.
2024 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 97 Days (Mario Landino)
Written By Nick Gonzales
Welcome to the 2024 Hoosier Huddle Countdown where we are counting down from 100 days to the start of the Hoosier’s football season! Every day, we take a look at players on the current roster and highlight their roles in the upcoming season. Today, we are looking at defensive lineman Mario Landino.