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5 Takeaways From Curt Cignetti's Week 2 Press Conference

The Indiana Hoosiers are coming off a convincing 52-16 win over North Texas last week in their season opener, and head coach Curt Cignetti had plenty to say about the Hoosiers' performance Saturday.

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IU football notebook: Week one once again no cause for concern

If you’ve learned nothing else in two-plus seasons watching the Curt Cignetti-led Indiana Hoosiers, you know this: Don’t sweat the first game. Indiana wasn’t impressive in its 27-14 win over Old Dominion a year ago, and the same went for the 31-7 win over Florida International to start the 2024 campaign.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 7

IU football CBs Sharpe and Harris “day-to-day,” RB Martin targeting midseason return

Indiana football starting cornerbacks Jamari Sharpe and A.J. Harris are both day-to-day after suffering injuries during the first quarter of week one against North Texas.

Khobie Martin News / ESPN / September 7

Indiana loses RB Martin until at least midseason

Indiana running back Khobie Martin will be out until midseason with an arm injury, coach Curt Cignetti said on Monday.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / September 7

Watch: IU football coach Curt Cignetti Q&A — Howard week

Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti met with the media Monday afternoon inside Memorial Stadium. No. 6 Indiana (1-0) hosts Howard at Noon ET Saturday (BTN).

Jacob Savage News / Big Ten Network / September 7

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Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 7

IU football game two: Early odds, projections, details vs. Howard

Indiana stays in Bloomington for week two to face FCS opponent Howard. The No. 6 Hoosiers (1-0) will host the Bison (1-1) on Saturday afternoon at Noon ET at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington (BTN).

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / September 7

“Not who we are”: Celebrate, but don’t spike IU coach Curt Cignetti’s football

Sophomore wide receiver Davion Chandler is making the most of his receptions so far in his young college career. He’s making a bit too much of those opportunities once he reaches the end zone.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 5

Curt Cignetti Threatens Indiana Sophomore With Blunt Warning After Costly Mistake: 'Giving Me a Reason Not To Play Him'

Even after Indiana kicked off their 2026 season with a huge 52-16 victory against North Texas, head coach Curt Cignetti was in no mood to celebrate. Wide receiver Davion Chandler did manage to grab a touchdown in the opening game.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / September 5

Indiana Transfers the Difference in 52-16 Victory over North Texas

Two things are unequivocally certain in life: death and taxes. And there soon may be a third. Curt Cignetti doesn't miss in the transfer portal. Prior to this season, Cignetti arguably had the best two-year run via the transfer portal.

College Football News / TWSN / September 5

Josh Hoover Proved Indiana’s Championship Window Did Not Close With Fernando Mendoza

After having won the 2026 national championship, the Indiana Hoosiers entered the season as the team to beat. However, they were going to have to do so without Fernando Mendoza, the quarterback who led them to win the championship last season.

Curt Cignetti News / EssentiallySports / September 5

Curt Cignetti Delivers Three Crucial Injury Updates After Indiana’s Season-Opening Win

Indiana opened its first game as defending national champions with a 52-16 win over North Texas on Saturday. The Hoosiers extended the FBS-longest active winning streak to 17 games and the FBS-longest active home winning streak to 16.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / September 5

Indiana Football: 5 Biggest Takeaways From 52-16 Win Over North Texas

The Indiana Hoosiers' offense powered their way to an efficient 52-16 win over the North Texas Mean Green on a blistering hot day in Bloomington. Field temperatures hit 152 degrees, but still may not have been as hot as IU's offense.

Josh Hoover News / HITC / September 5

‘Indiana tough’: Josh Hoover shrugs off bloody facemask hit to deliver 4-TD showcase in Hoosiers debut

Josh Hoover’s Hoosiers debut came with blood on his face. The Indiana quarterback played through an ugly facemask penalty and delivered four touchdowns in a 52-16 rout of North Texas.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 5

Indiana Opens National Championship Defense With Dominant Win Over North Texas

The defending national champions are officially back, and Indiana wasted little time reminding college football that last season was no fluke. No. 6 Indiana dominated North Texas 52-16 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, opening the 2026 season with a convincing victory and extending head coach Curt Cignetti’s winning streak to 17 games.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 5

Indiana shows no championship hangover in thorough Week 1 win

The Indiana Hoosiers didn't let last year's success get to their heads.

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Josh Hoover News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5

Indiana QB Josh Hoover kept playing with blood all over his face

Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover achieved gamer status on Saturday with his actions during the second quarter of the team’s season opener. Hoover was the victim of a brutal facemask by North Texas defensive lineman Udoka Ezeani during the second quarter of Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / September 5

Indiana Basketball Set to Host Top-20 2029 Big Man Mason Grivna on Early Visit

Indiana basketball appears to be heavily involved early in the recruitment of 2029 big man Mason Grivna. Per 247 Sports’ Travis Branham are one of six schools set to receive an unofficial visit from Grivna in the coming weeks and months.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Indiana Football Makes History Before 2026 Home Opener

Indiana football will eventually have to turn its complete attention toward defending its national championship. Before doing so, the Hoosiers had one more opportunity to celebrate a season that permanently changed the program.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / September 4

Indiana Basketball to Host 4-Star Cole Kelly: Breaking Down His Game and Fit

It’s early in the recruitment cycle of 2028 prospects, but head coach Darian DeVries and his staff are already making headway in their pursuit of highly touted junior Cole Kelly, a 6-foot-6 wing from Naperville, Illinois. Per Dushawn London of 247 Sports, Kelly has scheduled an unofficial visit to Indiana.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 28

Kirk Herbstreit Overlooks Jeremiah Smith While Revealing His Heisman Trophy Favorite

The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious award in college football, and one of the most recognizable trophies in all of sports. Last season, Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the award, coming out of nowhere to lead the Hoosiers to a 16-0 season and the program's first national championship.

Sam Alexis News / Busting Brackets / August 27

Indiana just lost the frontcourt luxury that made its roster look complete

Indiana’s frontcourt went from comfortably deep to surprisingly vulnerable Wednesday. The Tennessee Court of Appeals stayed a temporary injunction that had granted Sam Alexis another season of eligibility.

Paul Finebaum News / The Spun / August 20

Paul Finebaum Embarrasses Himself With Criticism Of Indiana Football

Paul Finebaum is doubling and tripling down on his criticism of Curt Cignetti and the Indiana football program. The ESPN college football analyst hasn’t been high on Indiana in recent years, despite the Hoosiers’ surge to college football dominance, and he’s doubting them again heading into the 2026 college football regular season.

Cam Jones News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Former Indiana Hoosiers Star Signs With Super Bowl Contender

Former Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Cam Jones is heading back to familiar territory in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs signed the Memphis native on Wednesday, reuniting him with the franchise that first gave him a chance as an undrafted free agent three years ago.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 18

Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

The preseason AP Top 25 Poll has been released with the college football season just around the corner. Of course, there's plenty of controversy that has immediately come with it.

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