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Fernando Mendoza shares one thing he doesn't like about the NFL

Fernando Mendoza shares one thing he doesn't like about the NFL

The Las Vegas Raiders have one of the most buzzed-about quarterbacks in the NFL in rookie Fernando Mendoza, and he's getting his feet wet in the league.

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Brock Purdy is glad he feels more pressure after Mike Evans signing
Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 22

First NFL contract details: Former IU football center Pat Coogan

Former IU football center Pat Coogan has signed his first NFL contract with the Tennessee Titans. Coogan was selected in the sixth round by Tennessee in last month’s NFL Draft.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / May 22
Indiana Basketball Enters Race For Dynamic 2027 Four-Star Guard Chase Lumpkin

Indiana Basketball Enters Race For Dynamic 2027 Four-Star Guard Chase Lumpkin

Extremely active in the recruiting ranks over the last week and change, Indiana and head man Darian DeVries have been doling out the offers. There are

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 22

IU basketball recruiting: Class of 2027 names to know — 5-star forward Paul Osaruyi

IU basketball is heavily involved in a deep national recruitment for class of 2027 5-star forward/center Paul Osaruyi. Indiana offered Osaruyi in December.  The IU staff has been involved with him for a year.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 22

IU football’s Sharpe and Tucker both on Lott Trophy preseason watch list

The Lott IMPACT Trophy has announced 42 candidates for the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy. Included on the list are two members of the 2026 IU football team. Cornerback Jamari Sharpe and defensive tackle Tyrique Tucker are both on the preseason watch list.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / May 22

IU football coach Curt Cignetti says he used to be a recipient of those 4th quarter scowls

At times it seems like Curt Cignetti is a walking meme. Google this, these teams suck, and so on. But there may be no more lasting and recurring image of the IU football coach than his sideline demeanor with a big lead in the fourth quarter.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / May 21
Indiana Basketball Eyeing Elite 2027 Rim Protector Lewis Uvwo

Indiana Basketball Eyeing Elite 2027 Rim Protector Lewis Uvwo

In the 2025-26 season, Indiana had far too many weaknesses – one of which was rim protection. Sam Alexis did his best, sending back 1.2 shots per game, but his teammates combined for just an additional 1.5 per outing.  It was a gaping hole the Hoosiers clearly needed to address this offseason, and they did.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / May 21
Curt Cignetti wins over WR recruit with 'arrogance': 'Indiana is going to keep winning'

Curt Cignetti wins over WR recruit with 'arrogance': 'Indiana is going to keep winning'

Curt Cignetti knows who he is. The Indiana Hoosiers' head football coach is damn good, and he knows it.  

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Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 21

IU football gets commitment from 2027 wide receiver Jordan Carasquillo

Georgia-based wide receiver Jordan Carrasquillo announced his commitment to Indiana on Thursday afternoon. “I ultimately chose Indiana because of the connections I built and the development they’ve had with receivers coming through there,” Carrasquillo told Rivals’ Chad Simmons.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / May 21
Indiana Basketball Offers Top-15 2028 Prospect Brady Pettigrew

Indiana Basketball Offers Top-15 2028 Prospect Brady Pettigrew

The chaos of the transfer portal season may finally be in the rearview mirror for Indiana and head man Darian DeVries, but roster-building is an ongoing activity.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 21

IU football trending for 2027 wide receiver Jordan Carrasquillo

IU football has picked up a national prediction from Rivals’ Chad Simmons to land class of 2027 wide receiver Jordan Carrasquillo. Indiana offered Carrasquillo in January of 2025 and has remained heavily involved since.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / May 21
Tom Brady is already teaching Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza about becoming a great leader

Tom Brady is already teaching Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza about becoming a great leader

Mendoza discussed what he learned from Brady so far.

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Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 21

IU basketball recruiting: Hoosiers offer 2028 top-20 guard Brady Pettigrew

IU basketball staff has offered class of 2028 guard Brady Pettigrew. The 6-foot-4 Pettigrew averaged 20 points per game as a sophomore, to go with four rebounds and three assists for Bolingbrook H.S.

Tyrique Tucker News / The Daily Hoosier / May 21

Watch: IU football’s “The Standard” episode 4 features Tyrique Tucker and Carter Smith

Watch below episode four of “The Standard,” featuring two key members of the 2025 national championship team — IU football returning stars Tyrique Tucker and Carter Smith.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / May 21
Klint Kubiak sends message to Kirk Cousins as Fernando Mendoza learns Raiders' offense

Klint Kubiak sends message to Kirk Cousins as Fernando Mendoza learns Raiders' offense

Is Cousins' supposed spot atop the Raiders depth chart in danger?

Raiders 'counting on' this Maxx Crosby development after trade saga
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Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 20

Report: IU basketball tied to major new nonconference event beginning in 2027

CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander is reporting IU basketball is one of eight major college basketball program expected to be part of a significant new nonconference event beginning in 2027.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 20

Rapidly ascending in-state 2027 safety Errol Kerns III schedules IU football official visit

Fast-rising in-state safety Errol Kerns III has scheduled an IU official visit June 19-21. The Lawrence Central H.S. (Indianapolis) product committed to Miami (Ohio) in April, but a wave of Power 4 offers this spring appears to have him reconsidering that decision.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 20

First NFL contract details for former IU football tight end Riley Nowakowski

Former IU tight end Riley Nowakowski has signed his first NFL contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nowakowski was selected in the fifth round by Pittsburgh in last month’s NFL Draft.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 20

“It makes you evaluate everything”: Fernando Mendoza’s intellect has Raiders on their toes

As a quarterback from 2007 to 2010, Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko’s time at Pitt overlapped with IU offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan, who was a tight end for the Panthers from 2008 to 2012.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 19

IU men’s basketball commit Chase Branham’s internal drive, passion define his hoops journey

HAMILTON, Ohio — Chase Branham’s basketball journey traces back through his family. He spent his childhood watching his older brother, Jake, go through his career on the court.

Curt Cignetti News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / May 19
5 Major Droughts Indiana Football Can End in 2026

5 Major Droughts Indiana Football Can End in 2026

It's a comically long Reddit post that always comes to mind when I attempt to describe how historic the 2025 season was for Indiana. At some point, an Ohio State fan (go figure) decided that the only way to illustrate all the feats was to keep a somewhat chronological list and just continue adding to it.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 19

IU basketball confirms the addition of German 7-footer Clemens Sokolov

IU basketball confirmed the addition of German 7-footer Clemens Sokolov on Tuesday afternoon. Sokolov arrives in Bloomington as a freshman. The full release from IU Athletics on Sokolov is below.  For more highlights, GO HERE.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Inside the Hall / May 19

IU basketball announces the signing of German big man Clemens Sokolov

IU basketball officially announced the signing of German big man Clemens Sokolov on Tuesday. Sokolov committed to the Hoosiers on May 8. He will be a freshman next season.

Brendan Sorsby News / The Daily Hoosier / May 19

Brendan Sorsby says he bet on IU football games to “feel more connected to game and teammates”

Former Indiana quarterback Brendan Sorsby filed for an injunction against the NCAA this week, seeking his eligibility for the 2026 college football season.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13
Miami HC Mario Cristobal has honest take on CFP expansion

Miami HC Mario Cristobal has honest take on College Football Playoff expansion

Talks have surfaced lately about the NCAA expanding the College Football Playoff field from 12 teams to 24 teams. 

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