Week Nine Primer – No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers vs. UCLA Bruins
After starting the 2025 season 0-4, the UCLA Bruins have won three games in a row and interim head coach Tim Skipper has his team playing with enthusiasm and passion that could result in a shocking trip to a bowl game. An upset of the #2 ranked team in the country would certainly give the UCLA administration a lot to think about as they evaluate whether or not Skipper is worthy of being named the permanent head coach.
Big Noon Crew Raves Over ‘HeisMendoza’ and His Breakout Season
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has taken the college football world by storm. As the undefeated Hoosiers prepare to host UCLA, Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff crew raves over Fernando Mendoza’s poise, precision, and Heisman-caliber play that has propelled Indiana into the national spotlight.
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.
No. 2 IU Will Raise the Victory Flag against UCLA If…
The No. 2 Hoosiers (7-0, 4-0) host Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff game when they take on the UCLA Bruins(3-4, 3-1) on Saturday. The Hoosiers have a 13-game home winning streak and have won 12 of their last 13 Big Ten conference games. Another sellout crowd will be on hand at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. Here’s what the Hoosiers need to do to keep the momentum rolling…
Matchup to Watch: UCLA Quarterback Nico Iamaleava vs. Indiana’s Linebackers
The UCLA Bruins (3-4, 3-1) have gone through a resurgence since overhauling their coaching staff after week three. The Bruins are playing with more effort and energy and have become one of the better storylines in the Big Ten. Much of that success is because quarterback Nico Iamaleava is playing more to his potential than at the beginning of the season.
The Reactionary Preview: IUFB vs UCLA
They gutted out a win against Maryland at home last week and beat MSU on the road the week before 38-13. Does 38-13 vs MSU look familiar? Well that’s the same score IU beat them in Bloomington.
We’ll break it all down on this weeks Reactionary Preview.
Indiana’s Offensive Line: The Unsung Heroes of 2025
Following a 38-13 win over Michigan State on Saturday, Indiana moves to 7-0 on the season. This hot start has led the Hoosiers to a program-best #2 ranking. While much of the praise for this success has been heaped upon QB Fernando Mendoza and Indiana’s talented wide receiver and running back rooms, IU’s offensive line has quietly become one of the best in the nation.
Chatter From the Other Sideline: UCLA
Let’s take a look at some of the quotes that UCLA’s head coach Tim Skipper had to say that referenced Indiana specifically in his Monday press conference.
No. 2 Hoosiers Ready for a Rejuvenated UCLA in Big Noon Clash
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti isn’t overlooking UCLA despite its 3-4 record. With a revamped staff, a dominant rushing attack, and dual-threat quarterback Nico Iamaleava leading the charge, the Bruins look like a completely different team heading into Saturday’s Big Noon showdown in Bloomington.
Scores From Around the Nation: IUFB Week 8 Opponent Recap
With strength of schedule and other metrics playing a critical role in the sport, it is worth looking at how IU’s opponents fared in week one. Each week we will recap all of IU’s opponents games and give an Overall opponent record of both remaining games and previous opponents.