Omar Cooper Jr. is Headed to the New York Jets
Omar Cooper Jr., a former Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver, was selected 30th overall by the New York Jets in the 2026 NFL Draft. Notable for his versatility, Cooper boasts impressive stats, including 115 receptions and 24 touchdowns. Analysts predict he will impact the Jets’ offense significantly alongside Garrett Wilson.
Elijah Sarratt and Indiana Up to the Challenge Against No. 5 Oregon
Following a convincing victory against Alabama in the Rose Bowl, Indiana has a date in the Peach Bowl against a familiar foe: the Oregon Ducks. The Hoosiers have already beaten the Ducks once this season, but this time, a trip to the National Championship hangs in the balance. Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt spoke to the media on Monday to preview how the Hoosiers stack up against the Ducks’ secondary.
Indiana Ends Regular Season With “Exclamation Point” 56-3 Win Over Purdue
Heading into the 100th Old Oaken Bucket game on Friday, head coach Curt Cignetti said that he wanted the team to end the regular season with an “exclamation point” win over Purdue. His Hoosiers did exactly that, routing the Boilermakers 56-0 in West Lafayette to finish the regular season a perfect 12-0.
Game Wrap and Reaction: No. 2 Indiana 27 Penn State 24
This was Indiana’s most difficult test left on paper in the regular season and it proved to be the toughest game to date. IU was on high “Upset Alert” as they trailed 24-20 with less than two minutes left. It turned into one of the legendary drives in IU Football history.
Heis-Mendoza Has His Heisman Moment In Game-Winning Drive Against Penn State
Heis-Mendoza finally has his Heisman moment. Throughout the season Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza has been in the Heisman Trophy conversation thanks to his consistent play and steady leadership. While his stats have been great (on par with other Heisman candidates Ty Simpson and Julian Sayin), he has yet to have a true “Heisman Moment.” That changed on Saturday.
Game Wrap and Reaction: #22 Indiana 73 Indiana State 0
Opponent: Indiana State Sycamores
Location
Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN
Why They Played
The Hoosiers and Sycamores played as an in-state matchup and buy game for the Hoosiers.
Indiana’s Talented Wide Receivers Come Alive in 56-9 Win Over Kennesaw State
Following an up-and-down home opener against Old Dominion, in which Indiana’s talented wide receiver corps was quiet, fans were wondering what had happened to the explosive air attack that they had been used to all last season. It seems as though the Hoosiers’ wide receiver room was equally unsatisfied with their performance against ODU as they quickly got back on track Saturday against Kennesaw State.
IU Spring Football 2025 – Wide Receiver Preview, Depth Chart and Superlatives
Written by: TJ Inman
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.
The Hoosiers Have Exceeded Omar Cooper’s Expectations
Written By: Nick Gonzales (@nrgonzales_)
Last year, if anyone were to tell you that the Hoosiers would be 7-0 in 2024, you would’ve thought of them as crazy, but now it is a reality. Fans are still having trouble comprehending the massive turnaround of Indiana’s football program. Not only fans of the Hoosiers but college football fans around the country would’ve never expected this. The same goes for some of the players from last season’s roster who decided to return for the 2024 season. While they weren’t sure what to expect, all they knew was that Coach Cignetti expected them to win.
Matchup to Watch: Week Two – Indiana’s Passing Game Execution vs. Western Illinois’ Secondary
Written by: TJ Inman
The Curt Cignetti era got off to a strong start as the Indiana Hoosiers got off to a 21-0 start and then shutout Florida International in the second half to comfortably win 31-7. The Hoosiers ran for 5.9 yards per carry and 234 yards on the ground and the defense was all over the Golden Panthers from the very beginning of the contest, rarely letting up. The game was not without some issues and Curt Cignetti was less than pleased with the offensive execution in the middle portion of the game.