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Curt Cignetti Gave Kurtis Rourke a Blunt Ultimatum Before He Coached a Game at Indiana

Curt Cignetti Gave Kurtis Rourke a Blunt Ultimatum Before He Coached a Game at Indiana

We know that Curt Cignetti made waves at Indiana before he ever coached a game. From the "Google me" viral clip to calling out the likes of Purdue, Michigan and Ohio State while being introduced at an IU basketball game, it's safe to say that Cignetti was eager to set the tone in Bloomington.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 14

Former basketball trainer Tim Garl filed lawsuit against IU Board and AD Scott Dolson

After more than 40 years as the IU basketball trainer, Tim Garl has filed a lawsuit against the IU Board of Trustees and AD Scott Dolson. In a the lawsuit filed Tuesday in the US District Court for Southern District of Indiana, Garl alleges age discrimination.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 14

BTN analyst says IU football defensive line in discussion for league’s best in 20 years

Dave Revsine has been with the Big Ten Network from the beginning. He’s seen a lot in 20 years, including a lot of bad Indiana football. The Hoosiers have had plenty of talented skill position players in the BTN era.  James Hardy, Marcus Thigpen, Cody Latimer, Tevin Coleman, Jordan Howard and Nate Sudfeld are names that spring to mind.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 14

East 17th Street Ep. 47 — Recapping Week 2 of 2026 IU Football Fall Camp

Mike Schumann and Seth Tow discuss the second week of Indiana football’s 2026 fall camp, including thoughts on quarterback Josh Hoover, competition for starting roles, picks for young players to click, and more.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 14

Former IU football QB Kurtis Rourke taken to hospital after first NFL appearance

Former IU football quarterback Kurtis Rourke saw his first game action Thursday evening since Indiana played at Notre Dame in the 2024 College Football Playoff.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 14

IU football fall camp 2026: Week 2 notes

BLOOMINGTON — The week two portions of IU football’s 2026 fall camp open to the media have concluded.  Below are some insights, notes and observations from our time on the practice field.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Daily Hoosier / August 13

Fernando Mendoza impresses in Raiders debut, throws first touchdown as a pro

No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza picked up right where he left off after leading Indiana to a national championship this past January.  The reigning Heisman Trophy winner showed a lot of positive signs in his preseason debut with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 13

IU football: Hardy and Jones on Butkus Watch List, five on ESPN’s preseason All-American teams

Indiana linebackers Rolijah Hardy and Isaiah Jones were both named to the Butkus Award Watch List, which is presented to the nation’s top college linebacker.

New York Jets News / The Daily Hoosier / August 12

A look at former IU football players on NFL depth charts ahead of exhibition games

Below is at look at where former IU football players stand on NFL depth charts a few weeks into training camp and just ahead of the exhibition season. All of these players should see extensive action during the preseason as they compete to lock down roster spots.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 12
Where Should the Indiana Hoosiers Be Ranked Heading Into 2026?

Where Should the Indiana Hoosiers Be Ranked Heading Into 2026?

With the 2026 college football season just a few weeks away, it is time to look at where the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers should be ranked entering the regular season.

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

'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

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

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
Indiana Hoosiers News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 7
ESPN's Pete Thamel Roasts Major College Football Program's Stadium After Historic Season

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.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6
Purdue’s new AD got roasted for his stupid comment about Indiana

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

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
Indiana Hoosiers News / College Sports Only / August 4
Internet Reacts to Indiana’s Weak Football Schedule

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

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.

College Football News / College Football News / July 29
Who's the Next Indiana? Which Programs Are Built to Shock College Football?

Who's the Next Indiana? Which Programs Are Built to Shock College Football?

Which college football team is going to be the next Indiana? It's an impossible dream considering how meteoric the rise was from absolutely nothing to, arguably, the greatest season in over 150 years of college football.

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