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Indiana Football Spring Game: Who Stood Out in Hoosiers’ 2026 Showcase

Indiana Football Spring Game: Who Stood Out in Hoosiers’ 2026 Showcase

It wasn't always perfect, and there's plenty to work on, but the Indiana spring football game is a big deal now. That's what happens when you're college football's defending national champion.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / April 25

Sign of the times: IU football has three 5-star recruiting targets on campus this weekend

IU football coach Curt Cignetti has said repeatedly his team’s success over the last two years has opened previously locked recruiting doors. No weekend illustrates the point better than this one.

New York Jets News / The Daily Hoosier / April 24

IU football: RB Kaelon Black drafted by San Francisco in third round of NFL Draft

Kaelon Black is the fourth IU football player selected in the first two days of the NFL Draft. The running back has been taken by the San Francisco 49ers Friday, in the third round at No.

New York Jets News / The Daily Hoosier / April 24

IU football cornerback D’Angelo Ponds drafted by Jets in second round of NFL Draft

For the first time in 10 years, three Indiana football players have been picked in the NFL Draft. And this is the first time ever that those three players have all come off the board in the first two rounds.

Curt Cignetti News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / April 24
What Curt Cignetti Took Away From Indiana's Spring Game

What Curt Cignetti Took Away From Indiana's Spring Game

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti met with the media after Indiana's spring football game Thursday night to share his thoughts on the Crimson's 26-16 win over the Cream.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / April 24

IU football releases the look for their national championship rings

Indiana has released the details of the national championship rings the players and coaches will receive following their 16-0 2025 season. The rings feature a stunning amount of detail paying tribute to the perfect season that concluded with a 27-21 over the Miami Hurricanes in Miami, Fla.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / April 24

Watch: Full IU football spring game plus estimated stats

Watch below the full two quarter 2026 IU football spring game in Bloomington Thursday evening at Memorial Stadium. The Crimson (offense) defeated the Cream (defense) 26-16.  Below the video are some estimated stats for the game.  Official stats were not recorded.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 24
Mendoza sees himself as Brady 'underdog' despite different draft experiences

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza sees himself as Tom Brady 'underdog' despite different draft experiences

While their springtime experiences went much differently, Mendoza nevertheless sees a bit of Brady in himself.

QB Fernando Mendoza now able to do even more good for the world after getting drafted No. 1 by Raiders
Curt Cignetti keeps winning as Fernando Mendoza goes No.1 overall in 2026 NFL Draft
Fernando Mendoza sends first official message as a Raider
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / April 23

Indiana football: Three takeaways from spring game

BLOOMINGTON — IU football’s spring game has come and gone, bringing its 2026 spring camp to a close. The Hoosiers avoided injuries during Thursday’s event at Memorial Stadium, and head coach Curt Cignetti said they only suffered one significant injury during spring at all — cornerback Ryland Gandy got rolled up on by another defender.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / April 23

Watch: IU football players Hoover, Smith, Jones and Tucker recap spring game

Watch as IU football players Josh Hoover, Carter Smith, Isaiah Jones and Tyrique Tucker met with the media following the 2026 spring game.

New York Jets News / The Daily Hoosier / April 23

Omar Cooper Jr. goes to the Jets, becomes IU’s second first-round pick

Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. is an NFL Draft first-round pick. The Indianapolis native was selected by the New York Jets with the No. 30 overall pick Thursday evening in Pittsburgh.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / April 23

Watch: IU football coach Curt Cignetti recaps the 2026 spring game

Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti met with the media following the 2026 spring game

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 23
Curt Cignetti keeps winning as Fernando Mendoza goes No.1 overall in 2026 NFL Draft

Curt Cignetti keeps winning as Fernando Mendoza goes No.1 overall in 2026 NFL Draft

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti has become a college football legend seemingly overnight.  

Fernando Mendoza sends first official message as a Raider
QB Fernando Mendoza now able to do even more good for the world after getting drafted No. 1 by Raiders
The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 23
QB Fernando Mendoza now able to do even more good for the world after getting drafted No. 1 by Raiders

QB Fernando Mendoza now able to do even more good for the world after getting drafted No. 1 by Raiders

It's a good thing quarterback Fernando Mendoza didn't quit football when he was in fourth grade. 

Fernando Mendoza sends first official message as a Raider
Fernando Mendoza's ceremonial first pitch was a little bit wild
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
College Football News / Pro Football Rumors / April 23
2026 NFL Draft Results: Team By Team

2026 NFL Draft Results: Team By Team

Here is every team’s haul from the 2026 NFL Draft: Round 1, No. 3: Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame) Round 2, No. 34: Round 3, No. 65: Round 4, No. 104: Round 5, No.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / April 23
Fernando Mendoza sends first official message as a Raider

Fernando Mendoza sends first official message as a Raider

As expected, the Las Vegas Raiders took Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft. 

Fernando Mendoza's ceremonial first pitch was a little bit wild
Bengals reportedly considered making bold Maxx Crosby move before trading for Dexter Lawrence II
The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / April 23
Why Indiana Is Better Than Joe Lunardi’s Early ESPN 2027 NCAA Tournament Projection

Why Indiana Is Better Than Joe Lunardi’s Early ESPN 2027 NCAA Tournament Projection

For a long time, the bare minimum in Bloomington was the NCAA Tournament. A Big Dance berth didn’t even mark a “successful” season at Indiana – it was just the baseline.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / April 23

Who was IU football’s only No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft prior to 2026?

At least until 8 p.m. Thursday evening, Richard Corbett “Corby” Davis stands alone as the only IU football player to be selected as the first overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?

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The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz
The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / April 23

IU football coach Curt Cignetti provided a range for his team’s total budget in 2025

As the college football world struggled to understand how Indiana coach Curt Cignetti orchestrated the greatest turnaround in the history of sports, a wave of unfounded allegations ensued.

Michael Penix Jr. News / Big Ten Network / April 22
Ty Simpson News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Indiana DC blasts Ty Simpson for comments about his defense

Indiana DC blasts Ty Simpson for comments about his defense

Simpson said in a recent appearance on the “Down 2 Business” podcast that nothing about Indiana’s defense had surprised him during the Hoosiers’ 38-3 win in January’s CFP quarterfinal.

Simpson landing with one team is seen as ‘inevitable’
Cardinals' Jacoby Brissett makes decision amid Simpson rumors
Cardinals seem to be leaving door open for Simpson to be starting QB
Former exec: Steelers should 'strongly consider' taking Simpson in first round
How Aaron Rodgers is impacting Steelers' Simpson decision
Indiana Hoosiers News / College Sports Only / April 16
Kaelon Black Has Nightmare Travel Day Ahead Of NFL Draft

Kaelon Black Has Nightmare Travel Day Ahead Of NFL Draft

We all have a nightmare travel story. Kaelon Black’s just happened to occur during the biggest week of his life. After sleeping at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, one of the busiest travel hubs in the country, Black needed to hop in an Uber to make his way to Cincinnati after his flight was canceled for his final meeting with NFL teams.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Athlon Sports / April 15
Indiana Lands Forward in College Basketball Transfer Portal

Indiana Lands Forward in College Basketball Transfer Portal

Darian DeVries had a shaky start to his tenure with the Indiana Hoosiers. In his first season as head coach, the Hoosiers went just 18-14 and 9-11 in Big Ten matchups.

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