Indiana Hoosiers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 12

Watch list season: Ferrell on Thorpe, Becker on Wuerffel, four on Lombardi

Preseason recognition continues to roll in for Indiana football’s loaded 2026 roster. Safety Amare Ferrell was named to the Jim Thorpe Award Preseason

Josh Hoover News / The Daily Hoosier / August 12

Seen this before? Big 12 DC calls IU football’s Josh Hoover an average QB

It seems fair to say there’s virtually no way to exceed what Fernando Mendoza did for Indiana football in 2025. 16-0. National champion. Heisman Trophy winner. No.

Curt Cignetti News / EssentiallySports / August 12

'They Schedule Like Cowards': Curt Cignetti & Indiana Lose Respect as College Football Insider Admits Sad Reality

Winning a national title usually buys you endless respect. In Bloomington, though, all Indiana got was a media circus. Analysts are roasting head coach Curt Cignetti and the Indiana front office, claiming they’re hiding behind a laughably soft non-conference schedule to guard their playoff spot.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 12

Former Hoosiers Benson and Moore on the rise at NFL camps ahead of exhibition games

Two undrafted members of Indiana’s 2025 national championship team are off to strong starts at NFL training camps. Kahlil Benson has turned a spring minicamp tryout with the Kansas City Chiefs into a potential starting role this fall.

Joe Brunner News / The Daily Hoosier / August 11

‘I’m here to do what’s best for the team’: Joe Brunner adapting to right tackle for IU football

BLOOMINGTON — Joe Brunner is not only adapting to a new program this season. He’s also adjusting to an unfamiliar position. Brunner transferred to Indiana football in January after playing left guard the last two years at Wisconsin.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 11

Curt Cignetti, Trinidad Chambliss and college football's 'rags to riches' stories in 2026

There are a few things we, as a sports-obsessed population, love more than a good underdog story.

College coach says Lane Kiffin gets 'too much credit' for Trinidad Chambliss' meteoric rise in 2025, and he may be right

Kirk Herbstreit's new take on Big Ten vs. SEC doesn't make a ton of sense

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 11

Watch: IU football’s Joe Brunner and Joe Hjelle fall camp Q&As

Watch as IU football offensive lineman Joe Brunner and defensive tackle Joe Hjelle met with the media on Tuesday morning in Bloomington. Brunner transferred in during the offseason from Wisconsin, while Hjelle arrives via Tulsa.

Indiana Hoosiers News / SwimSwam / August 11

Indiana Swimming & Diving Unveils 2026-27 Schedule

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam Courtesy: Indiana Athletics BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana swimming and diving program on Tuesday (Aug. 11) announced its schedule for the 2026-27 season.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / August 10

Kirk Herbstreit's new take on Big Ten vs. SEC doesn't make a ton of sense

It's an interesting take, but it's a wrong one from Herbstreit.

College coach says Lane Kiffin gets 'too much credit' for Trinidad Chambliss' meteoric rise in 2025, and he may be right

Oklahoma State could be on the way back up thanks to QB Drew Mestemaker

Quarterback competitions to watch in the SEC ahead of the 2026 season

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

College Football News / NBC Sports / August 10

Watch: Kirk Herbstreit: Indiana is a 'perennial power' with Curt Cignetti | Dan Patrick Show

Curt Cignetti News / The Spun / August 10

Curt Cignetti Was 'Furious' At Beginning Of His Indiana Tenure

Curt Cignetti is on top of the college football world heading into the 2026 college football regular season. Indiana is coming off a perfect, national-title winning season in 2025.

Stephen Daley News / The Daily Hoosier / August 10

IU football: Stephen Daley, Kellan Wyatt progressing closer to 11-on-11

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football’s two major roster additions during fall camp are already getting closer to practicing at full capacity. Defensive linemen Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt rejoined the Hoosiers with an additional year of eligibility following recent court rulings.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 10

Report highlights increased athletics donations, university applications as IU football soars

The tangible benefits of elite college football are being felt in Bloomington. According to a report by Scott Dochterman of the Athletic, donations designated for IU Athletics have doubled year-over-year from $25 million to $50 million for the year ended June 30, 2026.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 9

Meet the transfers: Don Fischer interviews IU football’s Schott and McAteer

Watch below as the legendary voice of IU football Don Fischer conducts quick getting to know you interviews with transfer tight end Brock Schott and kicker Paddy McAteer.

Rolijah Hardy News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 9

Rolijah Hardy is Ready to Step in the Spotlight

Junior linebacker Rolijah Hardy was almost an afterthought to pundits as a recruit out of Navy Prep. After spot duty as a freshman, Hardy had a breakout out season for the Hoosiers last year when he led the defense in tackles (102) and sacks (8).

Charlie Becker News / The Daily Hoosier / August 9

An eye-catcher from the jump, IU football’s Charlie Becker just needed a chance

Long before the nation knew about Charlie B. from Nashville, Tennessee, wide receiver Charlie Becker was making splash plays at IU football practice. “His

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 9

Here's What Purdue Athletic Director Tommy McClelland Should've Said to Jab at Indiana

If new Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland wanted to make a splash in his opening press conference, mission accomplished. If he wanted to take a page out of the Curt Cignetti book and fire up the masses, well, mission aborted.

Indiana Hoosiers News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 7

ESPN's Pete Thamel Roasts Major College Football Program's Stadium After Historic Season

The moment Curt Cignetti's Indiana Hoosiers clinched the College Football Playoff National Championship in January with a 27-21 win over Miami, the most improbable title run in modern sports was cemented.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 6

ESPN Projects Indiana Basketball's Ceiling and Floor For 2026-27 – Why It's Too Low

By any quantifiable metric, Indiana basketball had one of the best offseasons in the country. The Hoosiers needed size. That was evident after they were tossed around on the boards in Year 1 of the Darian DeVries era.

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 / Yardbarker / August 4

Curt Cignetti, Indiana get massive eligibility news for 2026 season

The Indiana Hoosiers have to be feeling great. Defending a championship is no easy task, but Curt Cignetti and his team just got back a huge piece of the puzzle for the 2026 season.

Indiana woefully underrepresented in Joel Klatt's best players list

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz