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After watching three weeks of practice and talking with the players and coaches this month, it’s time to take a final position-by-position look at IU football ahead of the 2026 season.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 3

Details for Big Noon Kickoff ahead of IU football’s season opener

Bloomington will once again be a feature of the college football world as FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff pregame show sets up shop outside Memorial Stadium on Saturday morning for the 2026 season opener.

Nico Radicic News / The Daily Hoosier / September 3

“Money in the bank”: Why Nico Radicic is one of Indiana football’s most indispensable players

Of the starters on a football team, the kicker is usually on the field for the fewest snaps in an average game. However, when their name is called to attempt a field goal or an extra point, their role is as important as any other players in terms of affecting the outcome of a game.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / September 3

Watch: Rhett Lewis interviews Curt Cignetti on Under the Hood

Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti joined former Indiana wide receiver Rhett Lewis to preview the season on the Under the Hood podcast. Cignetti opens his 16th season as a college head coach, and his third at IU. He’s been on college coaching staffs since 1983.

College Football News / The Daily Hoosier / September 3

IU football 2026 opponent overview, Week 12: Washington

College football season is rapidly approaching, with fall camp underway. We’re going through Indiana’s schedule to look ahead at all 12 opponents for 2026.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 2

No one in ESPN panel of 12 is picking IU football repeat

A year ago ESPN college football analysts were fully bought in on an IU football narrative: The 2024 team was a fluke that had risen to prominence because it had played a soft schedule.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 1

IU football 2026 opponent overview, Week 11: USC

College football season is rapidly approaching, with fall camp underway. We’re going through Indiana’s schedule to look ahead at all 12 opponents for 2026.

Indiana Hoosiers News / SwimSwam / September 1

US Olympian Jennifer Brinegar Named Head Coach at D3 Franklin College

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana has named Olympian Jennifer Brinegar as the program’s new head coach. She is just the third head coach in program’s history since launching in fall 2009, and replaces alumnus Zach Rayce.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 1

Highlights of class of 2027 German 7-footer Felix Kiehlneker

Watch below highlights of German big man Felix Kiehlneker, who recently completed a visit to Bloomington. The 7-foot class of 2027 center has an offer from the IU staff. He plays professionally in Europe and also for the German national team.

Curt Cignetti News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / September 1

5 Things From Curt Cignetti's Week One Press Conference

Indiana Hoosier head coach Curt Cignetti is ready to start the season as he held his weekly press conference on Monday. Fall camp is over, and players are ready to face off against someone other than their teammates.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 31

IU football’s offensive line: Names to know, pick to click, predictions and outlook

After watching three weeks of practice and talking with the players and coaches this month, it’s time to take a final position-by-position look at IU football ahead of the 2026 season.

NFL News / The Daily Hoosier / August 31

Report suggests Ohio State at Indiana likely to be noon kickoff

One of the two biggest games in Memorial Stadium history is likely to kick at Noon ET. The Athletic’s Scott Dochterman has revealed the television network and start time for Indiana’s game against Ohio State on Oct.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 31

No. 6 Indiana vs North Texas: Weather Forecast for the Season Opener

The defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers are back on the field in Bloomington on Saturday as they take on the North Texas Mean Green in Fox's Big Noon Kickoff game.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 30

Indiana WR Tyler Morris is Back in the Flow of the Offense

Tyler Morris was supposed to be a major piece for the Hoosiers in 2025 after transferring from Michigan. A knee injury knocked him out for the year and forced him to learn the game from a new perspective.

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.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / August 25

Analyst thinks Indiana is No. 1 team in the country, is 'disrespected' by AP poll

NFL analysts and experts have been discussing whether the Hoosiers will still be a real contender without Mendoza heading up their offense. One analyst says that answer is, "yes."

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Markus Burton News / Busting Brackets / August 22

Why Markus Burton is Indiana’s most important team transfer for 2026-27

The current era of the transfer portal have made it easier than ever to rebuild a roster seemingly overnight, and that fact alone is perhaps a reason why last season was a disappointment for Indiana.

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.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / August 18

ESPN's Paul Finebaum sounds off on Indiana's national championship hopes

The Indiana Hoosiers took the college football world by storm last season, going 16-0 and capturing their first national championship in program history.

Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

The 'CFB championship head coaches' quiz

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.

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian isn't worried about preseason polls

Clemson not in preseason poll for first time in 15 years

Alabama in unfamiliar territory entering Week 1

Three college football teams with no business in preseason Top 25

How many teams in preseason Top 25 Poll have rosters worth $40M or more?

Weekly Syllabus: AP preseason top 25 poll, QB competitions

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

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

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Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / August 4

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

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.