Hoosiers Across the NFL: Former Indiana Players Impress in Preseason Week 1
Former Indiana players made their presence felt across the NFL in Week 1 of the preseason, with Fernando Mendoza, Kurtis Rourke, Elijah Sarratt, Aiden Fisher and Myles Price among the Hoosiers turning heads. Hoosier Huddle breaks down how each former Hoosier performed and where they stand heading into Week 2.
Freezing Temps Don’t Damper Hoosiers’ Championship Celebration
It was just 7 degrees this morning in Bloomington, with wind chills making the temperature feel well into the negatives; the National Weather Service issued a statement urging residents to stay indoors. Clearly, Hoosier fans didn’t get the memo.
Becker’s Big Game Helps Hoosiers Beat Badgers 31-7
Indiana may have just found their next great wide receiver in Charlie Becker. When Elijah Sarratt went down against Penn State, many were wondering who would step up to fill his shoes. They didn’t have to wait long, as sophomore Charlie Becker answered the call without missing a beat. Becker finished the game against Penn State with 7 catches and 118 yards, both career highs. Becker followed this impressive performance with another equally impressive performance on Saturday.
Coach Cignetti Show Recap: ‘The Days of Sneaking Up On People Are Over’
Head Coach Curt Cignetti sat down with “Voice of the Hoosiers” Don Fischer for another episode of “Inside IU Football.” Over the course of the hour-long show, Coach Cig spoke about the Hoosiers’ incredible comeback victory over Penn State and what he wants to see from the team heading into their matchup against Wisconsin on Saturday.
‘Heis-Mendoza’ Shines on a Stormy Saturday
If last week’s performance against Oregon introduced the rest of America to Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman campaign, Saturday’s performance against Michigan State made him the frontrunner. The Indiana quarterback finished the 38-13 victory with a staggering 24-28 passing, 332 yards, 4 TDs, and 18 rushing yards.
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.
Omar Cooper Jr.’s Big Night Earns B1G Honors
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – After he equaled the Indiana football program record for receiving touchdowns in a single game, redshirt junior wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. was selected as the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday (Sept. 15).
Brotherly Connection: Mendoza Brothers Fuel Cooper’s Four-TD Showcase
Omar Cooper and quarterbacks Fernando and Alberto Mendoza stole the show in Indiana’s 73-0 rout of Indiana State. Cooper tied a school record with four touchdowns, while the Mendoza brothers combined for seven passing scores in a historic night that electrified the Hoosiers’ offense.
2025 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 3 Days (Omar Cooper Jr.)
Omar Cooper had a breakout sophomore season working his way to IU’s second receiving option behind Elijah Sarratt. A local product from Indianapolis, Cooper came in as a highly regarded recruit.