Indiana Hoosiers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 29

IU football: Defensive lineman Triston Abram to enter transfer portal

Defensive lineman Triston Abram intends to enter the transfer portal, he announced on Wednesday. A 3-star recruit out of St. Louis, the 6-foot-3 and 228-pound Abram did not see the field as a true freshman in 2025. He’ll depart IU with four years of eligibility remaining.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 29

Purdue’s Barry Odom sees “hope, vision, belief” when he looks at IU football

Purdue football’s last win over a power conference opponent came nearly three years ago, against IU in 2023. Much has changed since then. That win by the

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 29

National analyst highlights some early names to know for IU football’s recruiting class of 2028

IU football is on the verge of assembling back-to-back (2027 and 2026) high school recruiting classes ranked right around No. 30 nationally. From a historical perspective, that’s bordering on as good as it gets for the Hoosiers, just short of the all-time best in 2022.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 29

Longtime IU football defensive coordinator Joe Novak passed away

The man who orchestrated some of the best defenses in IU football history passed away this week. Longtime college football coach Joe Novak was 81. He was the defensive coordinator at IU for 12 seasons (1984-1995) under head coach Bill Mallory.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 29

IU football roundup: Everyone is talking about the Hoosiers

We’ve reached the pinnacle of talking season, and lots of people are talking about Indiana football. As we’ve shared throughout the offseason, most national commentators and computer models are not picking the Hoosiers to repeat as national champions in 2026.

Curt Cignetti News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / July 28

Big Ten Commissioner Praises Curt Cignetti, Scott Dolson as 'Absolutely Great' for Conference

Indiana is one of the big stars at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, and the conference commissioner began by praising the defending national champion. Commissioner Tony Petitti started out the 2026 media session by highlighting the Hoosiers.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / July 28

Indiana Basketball's FISU America Games Performance Raises 3 Big Questions

Indiana brought home Gold for Team USA in the FISU America Games on Monday, capping off a four-game trip which saw the Hoosiers manhandle every opponent they saw.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 28

DeVries: Indiana men’s basketball “got a lot out of” Peru trip

Indiana men’s basketball’s summer trip to Peru went as expected in some ways, but didn’t in others. The Hoosiers participated in the FISU America Games in Lima, Peru and captured the gold medal on Monday.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 28

IU basketball: Darian DeVries says he is still open to a late roster addition

The IU basketball team is departing Peru this evening, and for the players that means some well earned time off until the fall semester begins in Bloomington in a few weeks.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 28

Watch: IU basketball coach Darian DeVries recaps Peru trip

Watch as IU basketball coach Darian DeVries met with the media via Zoom Tuesday afternoon to recap his team’s trip to Peru. For complete coverage of IU

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 28

Thoughts on IU basketball’s underclassmen after watching five games and three practices

After watching Indiana win five games over the last two weeks all by more than 30 points, it would be easy to overreact and conclude the Hoosiers are bound for greatness in 2026-27.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 27

Highlights and additional stats from IU basketball’s FISU America title game win

Watch below highlights from Indiana’s 99-56 win over US Virgin Islands Monday afternoon in Lima, Peru. The Hoosiers finished 4-0 on the trip and claimed the gold medal at the FISU America Games.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / July 27

3 Instant-Impact Indiana Football Offensive Transfers to Know in 2026

Although the vast majority of Indiana’s lauded 2026 transfer class bolstered either the defense or special teams, the offense also reloaded via the portal (the Hoosiers brought in six offensive transfers).

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 27

Where IU football stands in preseason Big Ten media predictions for standings, top players

It’s Big Ten football media days week, and that means we get some annual insights from the media who cover the league on the outlook for the 2026 season.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / July 27

3 Indiana Football Transfers Who Could Be X-Factors on Defense in 2026

The best part about winning a national championship: it makes it easier to do it a second time. Resources come piling in, and recruiting – which has historically been an uphill battle for the Indiana program – is suddenly a walk in the park.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 26

Meet the transfers: Don Fischer interviews IU football’s Harris, Clausen and Hjelle

Watch below as the legendary voice of IU football Don Fischer conducts quick getting to know you interviews with transfer cornerback A.J. Harris, long snapper Drew Clausen, and defensive lineman Joe Hjelle.

New York Jets News / The Daily Hoosier / July 26

List of former Hoosiers on 2026 NFL rosters as training camp commences

Six NFL teams have already reported for training camp, and every team will have done so by Tuesday, July 28. With the season just around the corner, now

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 25

Highlights and additional stats from IU basketball’s 107-40 win over Chile

Below are highlights from Indiana’s 107-40 win over Chile in FISU America Games semifinal action Saturday in Peru. Playing as Team USA, the Hoosiers moved to 3-0 on the trip and were led by freshman Vaughn Karvala with 16 points. He’s averaging 20.3 per game in Peru.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 9

Indiana's Curt Cignetti unseats Georgia's Kirby Smart in 2026 coaching rankings

It's good to be the king, and for now, the Indiana Hoosiers are the kings of college football. And Curt Cignetti is king of college football coaches.

Where Georgia stands in national championship race for 2026

One Big 12 coach named 'The Standard' heading into 2026 college football season

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza shares how Klint Kubiak is similar to Indiana's Curt Cignetti

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / July 8

Raiders' Mendoza shares how Kubiak is similar to Indiana's Cignetti

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza shares how Klint Kubiak is similar to Indiana's Curt Cignetti

Mendoza is learning Kubiak's offense during the Raiders' offseason program.

Raiders coach reportedly feels this way about alleged Fernando Mendoza growing pains

Fernando Mendoza shares what he has already learned about 'crazy' Raiders fans

Raiders' Maxx Crosby shares more advice for rookie QB Fernando Mendoza

The '2026-27 NFL head coaches' quiz

Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker / July 6

Nissan Heisman House now listed for sale

If you've ever wanted to feel like a Heisman Trophy winner but you've lacked the athleticism to actually win college football's most prestigious individual award...this listing is for you.

John Mateer spent the offseason working with a Heisman Trophy winner

James Franklin brings 'newfound swagger' to Virginia Tech on recruiting trail

Nebraska beats out top programs for four-star WR Khalil Taylor

Jon Sumrall, Florida beat out Nebraska, Oregon for DB Kamauri Whitfield

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 6