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Indiana's Defensive Line Has the Depth and Chemistry to Be a Nightmare for Opposing Offenses

Indiana's Defensive Line Has the Depth and Chemistry to Be a Nightmare for Opposing Offenses

It's hard to improve on a 16-0 national championship season where the defense led the nation in tackles for loss and was second nationally in sacks, but Indiana may be better along the defensive line in 2026.

Cam Jones News / Viral Sports News / August 20
Former Indiana Hoosiers Star Signs With Super Bowl Contender

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 / The Daily Hoosier / August 20

Friendship hits pause as former IU football teammates Fisher and Mendoza play NFL exhibition

A year ago at IU football fall camp, alpha leaders on both sides of the ball barked at each other. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza and linebacker Aiden Fisher had their share of verbal duels, in the process helping to the prepare each other for Indiana’s magical national championship run.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 20

IU football’s 2026 home games appear to be completely sold out

The reigning national champs are a big attraction. All signs point to all eight IU football home games being sold out in 2026. This would mark the first time since 1969 the school completely sold out a football season.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 19

Watch: Richard, Radicic, scrimmage highlights featured in latest edition of IU football’s The Standard

Watch below episode seven of IU football’s documentary series The Standard. Featured in this episode are running back Turbo Richard, kicker Nico Radicic, and highlights from the first scrimmage of fall camp.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 19

IU football 2026 opponent overview, Week 7: Ohio State

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 / Inside the Hall / August 19

Video: Carter Smith, Isaiah Jones and Tyrique Tucker address the media following IU football practice

IU football offensive lineman Carter Smith, linebacker Isaiah Jones and defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker addressed the media on Wednesday following practice in Bloomington as the Hoosiers continue to prepare for the season opener next month.

Tyrique Tucker News / The Daily Hoosier / August 19

Watch: IU football’s Carter Smith, Isaiah Jones and Tyrique Tucker fall camp Q&As

Watch below as IU football players Carter Smith, Isaiah Jones and Tyrique Tucker met with the media Wednesday morning in Bloomington. Indiana opens the 2026 season on Sept.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 19

Fernando Mendoza reveals he chose mom over money in picking IU football

Fernando Mendoza has revealed bits and pieces of his decision to transfer from Cal to Indiana over the last few months. And it isn’t hyperbolic to suggest it was a decision that helped lead to one of the greatest stories in the history of sports.

Trey Wedig News / The Daily Hoosier / August 19

Former IU football OT signs with Indianapolis Colts

Former IU football offensive tackle Trey Wedig has signed a free agent deal with the Indianapolis Colts. He most recently played in the UFL. Listed at 6-foot-6, 310 pounds, Wedig spent time on the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad last season.

Reed Bailey News / The Daily Hoosier / August 18

Former IU basketball player Reed Bailey is transferring to St. John’s

Former Indiana forward Reed Bailey is planning to play his fifth and final season at St. John’s according to multiple Tuesday reports. The news came just hours after it was reported Bailey had entered the transfer portal.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 18

IU soccer kicks off 2026 season ranked No. 22

IU men’s soccer is set to start the 2026 season this week. Once again, the Hoosiers are nationally relevant, ranked No. 22 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 18

IU soccer kicks of 2026 season ranked No. 22

IU men’s soccer is set to start the 2026 season this week. Once again, the Hoosiers are nationally relevant, ranked No. 22 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / August 18
ESPN's Paul Finebaum sounds off on Indiana's national championship hopes

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.

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Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 18

IU football has a new trophy case inside Memorial Stadium

For more than a century, the idea of an IU football trophy case was a laughable concept. Beyond a few lower-level bowl wins and an occasional appearance by traveling trophies, there wasn’t much to collect except dust.

Rolijah Hardy News / The Daily Hoosier / August 18

“He loves the game”: IU football LB Rolijah Hardy staying humble amid All-American talk

There may be no player on the Indiana roster who better epitomizes the staff’s eye for talent. Coming out of his senior year at Lakeland H.S. (Lakeland, Florida), linebacker Rolijah Hardy was unranked and had no FBS offers.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 17
Should Indiana Have Been Ranked Higher in the AP Preseason Poll?

Should Indiana Have Been Ranked Higher in the AP Preseason Poll?

The Preseason AFCA Coaches poll was released on August 4th and everyone knew the AP Top 25 Preseason Poll would soon follow. It took exactly two weeks for the AP Poll to come out, but just like the AFC Coaches Poll, the AP Poll has the defending champion Indiana Hoosiers ranked sixth.

Curt Cignetti News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 17
3 Thoughts on Curt Cignetti's Third Presser of Fall Camp

3 Thoughts on Curt Cignetti's Third Presser of Fall Camp

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti was brief in his comments on Monday, but he did shed light on how his team is progressing through the dog days of fall camp.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 18
Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

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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Clemson not in preseason poll for first time in 15 years
Alabama in unfamiliar territory entering Week 1
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Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / August 10
Herbstreit's new take on Big Ten vs. SEC doesn't make a ton of sense

Kirk Herbstreit's new take on Big Ten vs. SEC doesn't make a ton of sense

It's an interesting take, but it's a wrong one from Herbstreit.

College coach says Lane Kiffin gets 'too much credit' for Trinidad Chambliss' meteoric rise in 2025, and he may be right
Oklahoma State could be on the way back up thanks to QB Drew Mestemaker
Quarterback competitions to watch in the SEC ahead of the 2026 season
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Indiana Hoosiers News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 7
ESPN's Pete Thamel Roasts Major College Football Program's Stadium After Historic Season

ESPN's Pete Thamel Roasts Major College Football Program's Stadium After Historic Season

The moment Curt Cignetti's Indiana Hoosiers clinched the College Football Playoff National Championship in January with a 27-21 win over Miami, the most improbable title run in modern sports was cemented.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6
Purdue’s new AD got roasted for his stupid comment about Indiana

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.

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Indiana Hoosiers News / College Sports Only / August 4
Internet Reacts to Indiana’s Weak Football Schedule

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.

Indiana Hoosiers News / A to Z Sports / August 4
Indiana’s non-conference scheduling highlights a growing problem across college football

Indiana’s non-conference scheduling highlights a growing problem across college football

The Hoosiers are the latest — but not the only — program to soften up their non-conference slate. The excitement surrounding Notre Dame and USC reviving their rivalry in 2030 overshadowed a troubling development this week.

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