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Paul Finebaum Apologizes For Awful Indiana Football Takes

Even after Curt Cignetti led Indiana to a No. 2 national ranking following a 10-point win at No. 3 Oregon, ESPN college football analyst Paul Finebaum remained in denial.

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IU President Pam Whitten penned an open letter to Hoosier Nation after the national championship

Indiana University President Pam Whitten has been instrumental in the unprecedented rise of the football program. Hired in 2021, Whitten has been cited regularly by IU coach Curt Cignetti as a key player in the alignment across the university that has allowed the football team to thrive.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 21

Fernando Mendoza’s Viral LinkedIn Post After Championship Win Is Turning Heads

I'm not sure what Fernando Mendoza's awareness rating is in the college football video game but if its anything short of a 99 then its just flat out wrong.

Aiden Fisher News / The Daily Hoosier / January 21

Watch: IU linebacker Aiden Fisher joins the Pat McAfee Show to talk national title

Watch as IU football linebacker Aiden Fisher joined the Pat McAfee Show Wednesday afternoon from Bloomington to discuss the team’s national championship season.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 21

Indiana Earns Sports Illustrated Cover After Championship Victory

Arguably the greatest story in modern college football history will be getting the treatment it so well deserves. Fernando Mendoza's incredible run and dive into the endzone on Indiana's gutsy fourth-and-goal playcall will get the Sports Illustrated cover this week, and the photo to highlight it is nearly as good as the game and season itself.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / January 21

IU basketball: Indiana at Michigan — The Report Card

Indiana is mired in the winter doldrums. This game was never in doubt. The Hoosiers started in a 9-0 hole, were down 17 midway through the first half, and were never closer than 11 after the break while falling behind by as much as 25.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 21

Indiana Football Announces Details for Championship Celebration: What to Know

Indiana football won't have a parade through Bloomington to celebrate the Hoosiers' College Football Playoff National Championship game victory over Miami, but it will nonetheless have a large gathering to commemorate the program's first title.

Fernando Mendoza News / Total Pro Sports / January 21

Jason Whitlock Rips Ex-Football Coach Over Career-Threatening Jab at Fernando Mendoza

The Indiana Hoosiers have stamped their authority across the NCAA by winning the CFP National Championship, and a large part of the credit has gone to Fernando Mendoza.

Indiana Hoosiers News / College Football Talk / January 21

Indiana receives hero’s welcome in return to Bloomington as football national champions

The Indiana Hoosiers were ready to party, and hundreds of loyal fans joined them when they arrived back on campus in Bloomington.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

How many coaches who won a college football championship since 2000 can you name in five minutes?

Indiana Hoosiers News / CBSSports.com / January 21

Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones elected to Baseball Hall of Fame; NFC, AFC Championship picks

Plus, how the Indiana Hoosiers are setting themselves up to defend their crown

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 21

Paul Finebaum's old Curt Cignetti claim draws Lane Kiffin's reaction

Now that the Indiana Hoosiers are the kings of the college football world, it’s a great time to pull the receipts on their doubters.

Curt Cignetti could follow in Nick Saban's footsteps and create a dynasty at Indiana

Alberto Mendoza decision confirms major change for Indiana in 2026

Duke QB Darian Mensah's transfer portal saga takes a new turn amid lawsuit

Latest college football transfer portal winners and losers

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

Fernando Mendoza News / Bleacher Report / January 20

Watch: How can you not love Fernando Mendoza?!

Indiana Hoosiers News / Inside the Hall / January 20

At the Buzzer: Michigan 86, Indiana 72

Quick thoughts on an 86-72 loss at Michigan: How it happened Indiana faced its toughest test of the season on Tuesday night in Ann Arbor. Michigan, No.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / January 20

IU basketball: Indiana 72 Michigan 86 — Three keys, highlights, final stats

Indiana lost to Michigan Tuesday night at the Crisler Center by a final score of 86-72. The three keys to the game, highlights, and final stats are below.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 22

Reason Mark Fletcher Jr. threw punch at Tyrique Tucker revealed

Reason Miami's Mark Fletcher Jr. threw punch at Indiana's Tyrique Tucker revealed

Fletcher rushed for 122 yards and two touchdowns for the Hurricanes, and was one of the stars of the team’s offense in the 27-21 national championship defeat.

Fernando Mendoza joins exclusive list of Heisman Trophy winners with national championship

Indiana scores special teams TD vs. Miami in CFP title game

CFP National Championship takeaways: Indiana Hoosiers cap greatest story college football's ever told

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Elijah Sarratt News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 20

Elijah Sarratt 2026 NFL draft prospect profile, grades, rank, measurements

Indiana's wide receiver Elijah Sarratt is a big, strong and reliable wide receiver. He became Fernando Mendoza's go to target in critical situations. Indiana is Sarratt's 3rd school as he has climbed the ranks throughout his college career.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Big Ten Network / January 20

Watch: CFP National Champion Press Conference | Indiana Football

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 21

Alberto Mendoza decision confirms major change for Indiana in 2026

The younger brother of Fernando Mendoza has 25 career pass attempts, with 24 coming in mop-up duty this season.

Curt Cignetti blasts officiating in live interview during CFP title game

Indiana scores special teams TD vs. Miami in CFP title game

Fernando Mendoza joins exclusive list of Heisman Trophy winners with national championship

The 25 greatest players in Notre Dame football history

The 'SEC passing leaders' quiz

Fernando Mendoza News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20

Fernando Mendoza had epic quote about his clutch 4th down play

Fernando Mendoza played his heart out in Indiana’s 27-21 win over Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game.

CFP National Championship takeaways: Indiana Hoosiers cap greatest story college football's ever told

Fernando Mendoza joins exclusive list of Heisman Trophy winners with national championship

Top five winners and losers in the CFB transfer portal

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / January 19

Curt Cignetti could create a dynasty at Indiana

Curt Cignetti could follow in Nick Saban's footsteps and create a dynasty at Indiana

Cignetti and Indiana won Monday's national championship game over Miami, putting an exclamation point on a 16-0 season that delivered IU its first national championship. For the next 12 months, the Hoosiers will be known as the champions of college football.

Curt Cignetti blasts officiating in live interview during CFP title game

Indiana scores special teams TD vs. Miami in CFP title game

Nick Saban gives Curt Cignetti a warning about Indiana's success

The 25 greatest players in Notre Dame football history

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / January 21

Nick Saban gives Curt Cignetti a warning about Indiana's success

Cignetti has built something real with the Indiana Hoosiers. But here's what Saban wants him to be aware of.

Curt Cignetti discusses NFL interest ahead of CFP national title game

How Miami can deal Indiana crushing end to storybook season

Indiana WR enters transfer portal days before national title game

The 'AP college football Coach of the Year winners' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Weather Concerns Loom Over Indiana vs Miami 2026 CFP National Championship

Miami doesn’t do cold weather. Indiana’s been playing in it all season. Monday night’s national championship was supposed to be a South Florida showcase.

Indiana Hoosiers News / EasySportz / January 19

The Numbers: Miami vs. Indiana Sagarin Stack Up

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Miami doesn’t scare easily. Indiana doesn’t slow down for anyone. That’s the setup for one of the weekend’s most intriguing matchups, with the Hurricanes walking into Bloomington to face a red-hot Hoosiers team that currently sits atop the Sagarin ratings.