Game Wrap and Reaction: No.4 Indiana 38 Western Kentucky 0
Opponent: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN Why They Played: The Hoosiers and Hilltoppers played as a one-off non-conference matchup. What The Game Meant This was the final non-conference game for the Hoosiers and a chance to keep the momentum going as they head into Big Ten play. Players of the Game Offense […]
Indiana’s Defensive Pressure Shines in Shutout Victory Over Western Kentucky
Indiana shut out the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers with a 38-0 victory, featuring a dominant second half. The Indiana defense gets its second consecutive shutout, led by a dominant defensive front seven. The first drive of the game set the defensive tone as linebacker Rolijah Hardy picked up two TFLs against the run. Hardy wasn’t the […]
‘Back to How We Used to Be’: IU Defense Overwhelms Howard in 55-0 Win
Indiana football had plenty to clean up on the defensive side of the ball after last week’s opener. The Hoosiers made those corrections Saturday. Indiana shut out Howard 55-0 at Memorial Stadium, holding the Bison to just 57 total yards, 13 rushing yards and four first downs. The Hoosiers finished with 12 tackles for loss, […]
Rolijah Hardy says Indiana Defense is “Hammering” Corrections after Saturday Disappointment
Indiana linebacker Rolijah Hardy said the Hoosiers’ defense knows it did not play up to its standard Saturday. After going back through the film Monday, Hardy said the group’s focus has been making the needed corrections in practice. “Nobody on that defense felt like we met the standard,” Hardy said. “Definitely gave up too many […]
Countdown to 2026 Indiana Football- 5 Days Rolijah Hardy
The memories of IU’s unprecedented and historic unbeaten run to the National Championship are still fresh in our minds but the work is just beginning for the 2026-2027 Indiana Hoosiers. As Curt Cignetti and his staff gear up for year number three in Bloomington and embark on a quest to become repeat champs, Hoosier Huddle’s […]
2026 Indiana Football Preseason Preview: Jones and Hardy Man the Middle
A linebacker room often defines the productivity that a team will have in any given season. Linebackers set the tone for the defense. They ensure players know the call, are aligned correctly, communicate pre-snap adjustments, and check into new coverages when motion occurs. In football, every position must work intrinsically together to find success, and […]
Indiana Has 3 Players Earn Big Ten Preseason Honors
The 2026 Big Ten football season kicked off in Chicago this morning with Big Ten Media Days. Prior to the start of the three-day program, the Big Ten Conference released its Preseason Honors list and it features three Indiana Hoosiers. Wide receiver Charlie Becker, linebacker Rolijah Hardy and defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker all made the […]
6 Hoosiers Named Athlon Sports Preseason All-Americans
Six Indiana Hoosiers were named in Athlon Sports’ preseason All-American teams, with notable mentions including First Team selections OT Carter Smith, DT Tyrique Tucker, and LB Rolijah Hardy. The Hoosiers are set to open their season on September 5th against North Texas. Fans can purchase the preview magazine for more insights.
Rolijah Hardy is Confident in His Increased Role
After a breakout season for Rolijah Hardy in 2025, Hardy looks to take a step forward as a leader heading into the 2026 season.
Notes and Observations from Indiana’s Third Spring Practice
For the first time this spring, the Indiana Hoosiers football team was in full pads for practice as the first full week of spring ball got underway in Bloomington.