Haines Adapts as Indiana Defense Prepares for Life Without Daley
Indiana’s dominant defense faces its toughest test yet in the Rose Bowl after losing breakout edge rusher Stephen Daley. With Alabama looming, defensive coordinator Bryant Haines turns to sophomore Daniel Ndukwe, trusting preparation, depth, and a next man up mentality on college football’s biggest stage.
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.
Daley Shines in Rivalry Win to Lock In IU’s Perfect 12-0 Season
Indiana closed its first undefeated season with a commanding win over Purdue, fueled by a ferocious defensive outing. Senior linebacker Stephen Daley delivered a statement performance with 4.5 tackles for loss, sparking a unit that overwhelmed the Boilermakers and sent IU to the Big Ten title game.
Game Wrap and Reaction: No. 2 Indiana 31 Wisconsin 7
On Indiana’s senior day the Hoosiers moved to 11-0 (8-0) as they continued their march to the College Football Playoff. On a day that has seen Texas A&M, USC and Michigan struggle, IU shrugged off a sleepy start to win comfortably.
Hoosiers Will Unleash Freak Athlete Stephen Daley on Opposing Quarterbacks
Indiana defensive lineman Stephen Daley may be the best pure athlete on IU’s roster. At least that is what Peacock said Saturday after the transfer defensive lineman collected two more sacks. With Kellan Wyatt’s injury, Daley will get to display that freak athleticism more on the field.
Coach Cignetti Show Recap: ‘You Have to Be Humble and Hungry in Your Preparation’
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 on how he feels the Hoosiers are playing and what he wants to see from the team heading into their matchup against a red-hot UCLA team on Saturday.
The Reactionary Take: IUFB vs Michigan State
With the 38-13 win, IU moves to 7-0 and takes the #2 spot in the AP top 25 with a relatively easy win over Michigan State and also takes the Old Brass Spittoon for the second year in a row under HC Curt Cignetti.