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Paul Finebaum Puts Indiana in Rare Air, Cementing Big Ten as Top Conference

Back in mid-October, Indiana was on the heels of a road win over then-No. 3 Oregon and already owned a victory at Iowa, along with the memorable 53-point blasting of Illinois.

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Hoosier sounds: Former QB Trent Green discusses rise of IU football

Listen in as former Indiana and NFL quarterback Trent Green joined The Fan Morning Show in Indianapolis. Green discussed IU’s amazing turnaround and run to the national championship game, his connection to coach Curt Cignetti, and impression of quarterback Fernando Mendoza.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15

Indiana WR enters transfer portal days before national title game

Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers are preparing for the College Football Playoff national title game on Monday against Carson Beck and the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes.

Watch: How do Miami & Indiana Stack Up?; Plus Who's Clicking for Nebraska Men's Basketball? | B1G Today

Fernando Mendoza News / The Daily Hoosier / January 15

Raised a Cane: Fernando Mendoza dreamed of playing for Miami, now he can crush their dreams

If not for the Pop Tarts Bowl, perhaps this whole 2025 season might have played out different. Miami native Fernando Mendoza entered the transfer portal on Dec.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / January 15

ESPN “Megacast” viewing options for national championship include synced up Don Fischer call

Indiana football fans not headed to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Monday night will have a wide range of viewing options for the national championship.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / January 15

Curt Cignetti’s approach to roster construction convinced Mark Cuban to donate more to IU football

Famous IU alumnus and billionaire Mark Cuban made headlines last week when it was reported he had made a second sizable contribution to IU Athletics in as many years.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Big Ten Network / January 15

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Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 15

Indiana Football Bolsters Transfer Class With Addition of Heralded Big Ten Transfer

The not-so-secret piece of the puzzle that helped push Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza to a Heisman Trophy? The stout play of his exceptional offensive line.

Film Session: Indiana’s turnover troubles against Michigan State

In Indiana’s loss to the Spartans on Tuesday night, the Hoosiers turned the ball over six times and surrendered 12 points off those turnovers during Michigan State’s 19-0 run in the second half, which sunk the Hoosiers for good.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 15

How Curt Cignetti Keeps Indiana Football from Making Champ Game 'Bigger Than It Is'

Amid his rise from relative unknown to one of the nation’s most captivating head coaches, Curt Cignetti’s schedule hasn’t changed. Cignetti still arrives at Indiana football’s Memorial Stadium around 5 a.m.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / January 15

IU football: Miami defensive coordinator is a former Cignetti assistant

There will be a lot of inside knowledge for both sides when Indiana has the football during Monday night’s national championship game. Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman was IU coach Curt Cignetti’s defensive coordinator his first three years at James Madison, from 2019 to 2021.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / January 14

IU women continue struggling, lose sixth straight against Washington

Indiana women’s basketball continued its slide on Wednesday. IU dropped its sixth consecutive game, this one an 82-63 defeat against Washington at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Big Ten Network / January 14

Watch: Washington at Indiana | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/14/2026

Fernando Mendoza News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Fernando Mendoza’s comments about Indiana’s defense were spot-on

Fernando Mendoza was completely correct with his initial assessment of the Indiana Hoosiers’ football team this season. Mendoza transferred to Indiana for the 2025 college football season after spending his first two seasons with the Cal Golden Bears.

Joe Brunner News / The Daily Hoosier / January 14

IU football adds Wisconsin transfer OL Joe Brunner from the transfer portal

The Wisconsin to Indiana transfer pipeline continues. Indiana has added Wisconsin transfer offensive lineman Joe Brunner from the portal according to multiple Wednesday reports.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / January 14

Why Indiana's Curt Cignetti isn't a logical successor for Mike Tomlin with Steelers

From the moment news broke that Mike Tomlin was stepping down as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, fans and media alike began speculating about who should replace him atop one of the NFL’s marquee franchises.

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IU basketball: Indiana at Michigan State — The Report Card

The Big Ten is going to be a grind for Indiana, especially on the road. A pair of massive Michigan State runs made the difference in this one. After IU

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / January 14

Analyst floats Curt Cignetti for NFL HC job

Curt Cignetti's overnight rise as one of the most prominent head coaches in college football cannot be overlooked. One analyst thinks he would be a great fit for a current NFL opening.

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Indiana Hoosiers News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 13

ESPN's Pete Thamel predicts winner of Indiana-Miami College Football Playoff

With the College Football Playoff title game ahead, everyone is looking for a clear advantage in the matchup. Miami, while a significant underdog, does have the home field advantage and the momentum from its upset win over Ohio State.

College Football News / Total Pro Sports / January 13

Parking Prices At Miami-Indiana National Championship Game Revealed, And It’s Even More Ridiculous Than The Tickets

Fans wanting to see the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes do battle will surely be paying a hefty price. Indiana blew out Oregon on Friday night and locked up a spot in the National Championship game against Miami.

College Football News / College Sports Only / January 13

Indiana-Miami National Championship Ticket & Parking Prices Are Outrageous

It's going to cost Miami and Indiana fans an arm and a leg — literally — to attend Monday's national title game at Hard Rock Stadium. Due to the Hurricanes

Indiana Hoosiers News / Total Pro Sports / January 13

Will Alberto Mendoza Play in the Indiana vs. Miami 2026 CFP National Championship Game?

The national championship stage brings its own pressure, and for Indiana, that spotlight extends beyond Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza. His younger brother, Alberto Mendoza, sits second on the depth chart, a redshirt freshman who has carved out meaningful minutes this season.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 10

Indiana vs. Miami national championship odds, prediction: Where experts see an edge

The final game of the 2025-26 college football season is set to kick off in the coming days as top-seed Indiana squares off against No. 10 Miami in a national championship game of historic proportions regardless of whoever wins on the field.