Punishment by Design: Indiana’s Run Game Built to Break Wills
Indiana football’s identity is built in the trenches. Behind a bruising run game and a relentless offensive line, the Hoosiers wear down defenses snap by snap. As they prepare for a Peach Bowl rematch with Oregon, Indiana plans to do what it does best: break wills.
Indiana’s Physicality Pushes Back Tide; Wins Rose Bowl 38-3
When the rainy forecast for the Rose Bowl was announced, it became clear that the 112th Rose Bowl Game would be won and lost in the trenches. Eager to prove themselves and silence the SEC homers, the Hoosiers came out swinging on both sides of the ball, running effectively and pressuring Alabama QB Ty Simpson all game long.
Game Wrap and Reaction: No.1 Indiana 38 No.9 Alabama 3
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza led his team to a commanding victory against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal on January 1, 2026. Indiana showcased dominance with excellent offensive and defensive performances, earning a 24-0 halftime lead, and advanced to the Peach Bowl semifinals.
IU Reactionary Preview: The Rose Bowl – IUFB vs Alabama
The Indiana University (IU) football team will face Alabama in the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2025. With nearly a month to prepare, IU aims to leverage its strong offensive metrics against Alabama’s struggling defense. Key to victory will be pressuring Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson and establishing a solid run game.
The Reactionary Preview: The B1G Title Game – IUFB vs Ohio State
Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) rushes up the field Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, during the 100th annual Old Oaken Bucket game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Purdue Boilermakers, 56-3. I still need to be pinched to even imagine that the Indiana football team that I’ve followed so closely […]
The Reactionary Take: IUFB @ Purdue
IU got to a perfect regular season with a total dismantling, for the second straight year, of Purdue. New coach, new team same result for Purdue and I, for one, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stock up/Stock Down IU-Purdue
The No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers (12-0, 9-0) finished the 2025 regular season undefeated after annihilating rival Purdue 56-3 on Friday night. There are no real “stocks down” this week or even year at 12-0, but it’s a section so let’s put something there. The IU portfolio is looking hefty. Let’s dive in.
Game Wrap and Reaction: No. 2 Indiana 56 Purdue 3
The Indiana win clinched a Big Ten Championship Game berth and a 12-0 regular season for IU. It was the Hoosiers second Bucket Game win in a row and now have outscored Purdue 122-3 under Curt Cignetti. It also likely secures IU a bye in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
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.
Matchup to Watch: No.2 Indiana’s Running Game vs. Wisconsin’s Rush Defense
It’ll be strength against strength when the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers (10-0, 7-0) take on the Wisconsin Badgers (3-6,1-5) on Saturday in Bloomington.