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Sam Alexis is not currently eligible to play for IU basketball in 2026-27. In the latest turn of events involving class of 2022 athletes seeking a fifth year of eligibility, The Tennessee Court of Appeals has issued an order staying the injunction granted to plaintiff athletes, including Alexis, pending appeal.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 26

ESPN includes seven from IU football in 2026 top-100 players, two in 2027 NFL Draft first round

A panel of five at ESPN collaborated to list the top-100 players in college football for 2026. As a clear sign of the depth of their high-end talent this

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 26

Watch: IU football WR Charlie Becker joins the Pat McAfee Show

Watch as IU football wideout Charlie Becker joined the Pat McAfee Show Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 and 208-pound Becker had 34 catches for 679 yards and four touchdowns in 2025, with almost all of that production coming over the last eight games.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 26

Watch: IU football’s Tyler Morris, Mario Landino, Nico Radicic fall camp Q&As

BLOOMINGTON — Watch as IU football players Tyler Morris, Mario Landino and Nico Radicic met with the media Wednesday morning at Memorial Stadium. Indiana opens the 2026 season on Sept.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 26

Tayven Jackson officially named starter for North Texas in opener vs. IU football

Trayce Jackson-Davis will probably be rooting against his alma mater on Sept. 5. His brother Tayven Jackson will be the week one starter at quarterback for the North Texas Mean Green when they come to Bloomington to kick off the 2026 season.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 25

Documentary featuring IU broadcasting legend Don Fischer premieres this week

On August 28 at 6:30 p.m., WTIU will premiere Timeless: Don Fischer’s Half-Century Broadcasting IU Sports , a new documentary from Indiana Public Media celebrating the legendary voice of IU football and basketball.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / August 25

Analyst thinks Indiana is No. 1 team in the country, is 'disrespected' by AP poll

NFL analysts and experts have been discussing whether the Hoosiers will still be a real contender without Mendoza heading up their offense. One analyst says that answer is, "yes."

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 25

Big Ten issues formal rules on NFL to NCAA path

The Big Ten Conference has formally taken the lead in banning former NFL players from playing football for members of the league. On Tuesday afternoon the conference put out a statement.

College Football News / The Daily Hoosier / August 25

Kirk Herbstreit is giving IU football the edge over Ohio State in 2026

Well-known football media personality Kirk Herbstreit was one of many casting shade on Indiana following its first round loss in the 2024 College Football Playoff.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 25

Ranking Indiana Basketball's 5 Toughest Non-Conference Opponents

On Tuesday, Indiana basketball released its full 2026-27 non-conference schedule. The Hoosiers will face 12 non-Big Ten opponents in regular season play

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 25

Report suggests Big Ten is making rule to ban players from returning from NFL

With every new day it seems a twist or turn arrives as it relates to the eligibility of college athletes. On Tuesday morning, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on X the Big Ten is going to pass a rule that prohibits league teams from rostering players who have been in the NFL.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 24

Cignetti, Indiana Support Kellan Wyatt and Stephen Daley in Eligibility Fight

Eligibility news and court cases have not skipped past Bloomington this fall. Last Friday, a stay on an injunction out of Colorado temporarily ended the comeback for fifth-year players across the country.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 24

IU women’s basketball releases 2026-27 nonconference schedule

Fans will have plenty of opportunities to see IU women’s basketball in Bloomington this season. The Hoosiers will play 13 non-conference games including 11 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall as part of their 2026-27 schedule.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 24

IU football notebook: CB Harris has tweaked knee, WR Morris the likely punt returner

IU football coach Curt Cignetti met with the media on Monday and shared some insights on the depth chart and an injury to a key player during fall camp.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / August 24

Watch: IU football coach Curt Cignetti recaps third week of 2026 fall camp

Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti met with the media on Monday afternoon in Bloomington. Indiana opens the 2026 season on Sept. 5 against North Texas at Memorial Stadium.

Lee Beebe News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 24

Lee Beebe's Itching to Return After an Injury Ended His 2025 Season Early

Lee Beebe, a redshirt senior running back, has not been on the game field for Indiana since September 12th of last year, when he injured his knee in the second half of the Hoosiers' 73-0 win over Indiana State.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / August 23

Curt Cignetti Makes Bold Josh Hoover Claim & Reveals Why He Could Be Indiana’s Next Fernando Mendoza

After winning the national championship, Curt Cignetti did not have much time to waste. He had to find a replacement for Fernando Mendoza. The Indiana head coach got his QB from the portal in TCU transfer Josh Hoover.

Markus Burton News / Busting Brackets / August 22

Why Markus Burton is Indiana’s most important team transfer for 2026-27

The current era of the transfer portal have made it easier than ever to rebuild a roster seemingly overnight, and that fact alone is perhaps a reason why last season was a disappointment for Indiana.

Paul Finebaum News / The Spun / August 20

Paul Finebaum Embarrasses Himself With Criticism Of Indiana Football

Paul Finebaum is doubling and tripling down on his criticism of Curt Cignetti and the Indiana football program. The ESPN college football analyst hasn’t been high on Indiana in recent years, despite the Hoosiers’ surge to college football dominance, and he’s doubting them again heading into the 2026 college football regular season.

Cam Jones News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Former Indiana Hoosiers Star Signs With Super Bowl Contender

Former Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Cam Jones is heading back to familiar territory in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs signed the Memphis native on Wednesday, reuniting him with the franchise that first gave him a chance as an undrafted free agent three years ago.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / August 18

ESPN's Paul Finebaum sounds off on Indiana's national championship hopes

The Indiana Hoosiers took the college football world by storm last season, going 16-0 and capturing their first national championship in program history.

Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 18

Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

The preseason AP Top 25 Poll has been released with the college football season just around the corner. Of course, there's plenty of controversy that has immediately come with it.

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian isn't worried about preseason polls

Clemson not in preseason poll for first time in 15 years

Alabama in unfamiliar territory entering Week 1

Three college football teams with no business in preseason Top 25

How many teams in preseason Top 25 Poll have rosters worth $40M or more?

Weekly Syllabus: AP preseason top 25 poll, QB competitions

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

Purdue’s new AD got roasted for his stupid comment about Indiana

Purdue’s new athletic director did not exactly make the best first impression in his introductory press conference. The Boilermakers introduced Tommy McClelland to the media on Thursday, and his initial prepared statement included a jab at rival Indiana that did not exactly land.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 6

New AD's diss makes it seem Indiana is living rent-free in Purdue's head

New AD Tommy McClelland's ill-conceived diss makes it look like Indiana is living rent-free in Purdue's head

He thought it would be a sick burn, but it made him the punchline instead.

Curt Cignetti, Indiana get massive eligibility news for 2026 season

Seven teams that can actually win the College Football Playoff National Championship

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / College Sports Only / August 4

Internet Reacts to Indiana’s Weak Football Schedule

Indiana’s future out-of-conference schedule has turned into the source of scorn. The backlash peaked after the recent cancellation of the Hoosiers’ highly anticipated 2030–2031 home-and-home series against Notre Dame.

Indiana Hoosiers News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Indiana’s non-conference scheduling highlights a growing problem across college football

The Hoosiers are the latest — but not the only — program to soften up their non-conference slate. The excitement surrounding Notre Dame and USC reviving their rivalry in 2030 overshadowed a troubling development this week.