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.
Coached for the Moment: Indiana Leans on Preparation Ahead of Peach Bowl
Indiana enters the Peach Bowl confident in its preparation ahead of a rematch with Oregon. Linebacker Rolijah Hardy credits the coaching staff for elevating the defense through film study, physical practices, and a next man up mentality as the Hoosiers prepare for another high-stakes showdown.
From 0-Star Recruit to Starting in the Rose Bowl, Indiana’s Rolijah Hardy is Ready for the Big Stage
This is Indiana linebacker Rolijah Hardy’s recruiting profile on 247Sports.com. 0 stars, no picture, one school listed, and barely any additional information beyond that. It is fair to say that Hardy was lightly recruited, to say the least. However, Hardy did not let this define him and ended up making the most of every opportunity […]
IU Football Players Aiden Fisher, D’Angelo Ponds, Isaiah Jones and Rolijah Hardy Take Questions Ahead of Rose Bowl
Indiana Hoosiers defensive players D’Angelo Ponds, Isaiah Jones, Aiden Fisher and Rolijah Hardy all take questions from the media ahead of the Rose Bowl against Alabama.
The Reactionary Take: IUFB vs Ohio State
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti has led the greatest turnaround of a program/team/organization in the history of professional sports.
IU’s Defense Wins (Big Ten) Championships
They say that defense wins championships; well, Indiana’s stout defense just won them a Big Ten Championship.