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Who's the Next Indiana? Which Programs Are Built to Shock College Football?

Who's the Next Indiana? Which Programs Are Built to Shock College Football?

Which college football team is going to be the next Indiana? It's an impossible dream considering how meteoric the rise was from absolutely nothing to, arguably, the greatest season in over 150 years of college football.

Curt Cignetti News / ESPN / July 30

Cignetti: Hoosiers must 'turn the page' after title

After stunning the sports world with a national championship at Indiana, coach Curt Cignetti isn't spending much time looking back or basking in a historic season.

College Football News / The Daily Hoosier / July 30

IU football 2026 opponent overview, Week 5: Rutgers

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

Curt Cignetti News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / July 29
Curt Cignetti and Indiana Given Ultimate Praise by Rival Big Ten Coach

Curt Cignetti and Indiana Given Ultimate Praise by Rival Big Ten Coach

Indiana football is the belle of the ball through the first two days Big Ten Media Days in Chicago this week, and that's without the Hoosiers being highlighted yet.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 29

IU football: Defensive lineman Triston Abram to enter transfer portal

Defensive lineman Triston Abram intends to enter the transfer portal, he announced on Wednesday. A 3-star recruit out of St. Louis, the 6-foot-3 and 228-pound Abram did not see the field as a true freshman in 2025.  He’ll depart IU with four years of eligibility remaining.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 29

Purdue’s Barry Odom sees “hope, vision, belief” when he looks at IU football

Purdue football’s last win over a power conference opponent came nearly three years ago, against IU in 2023. Much has changed since then. That win by the

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 29

National analyst highlights some early names to know for IU football’s recruiting class of 2028

IU football is on the verge of assembling back-to-back (2027 and 2026) high school recruiting classes ranked right around No. 30 nationally. From a historical perspective, that’s bordering on as good as it gets for the Hoosiers, just short of the all-time best in 2022.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 29

Longtime IU football defensive coordinator Joe Novak passed away

The man who orchestrated some of the best defenses in IU football history passed away this week. Longtime college football coach Joe Novak was 81.  He was the defensive coordinator at IU for 12 seasons (1984-1995) under head coach Bill Mallory.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 29

IU football roundup: Everyone is talking about the Hoosiers

We’ve reached the pinnacle of talking season, and lots of people are talking about Indiana football. As we’ve shared throughout the offseason, most national commentators and computer models are not picking the Hoosiers to repeat as national champions in 2026.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 28

DeVries: Indiana men’s basketball “got a lot out of” Peru trip

Indiana men’s basketball’s summer trip to Peru went as expected in some ways, but didn’t in others. The Hoosiers participated in the FISU America Games in Lima, Peru and captured the gold medal on Monday.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 28

IU basketball: Darian DeVries says he is still open to a late roster addition

The IU basketball team is departing Peru this evening, and for the players that means some well earned time off until the fall semester begins in Bloomington in a few weeks.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 28

Watch: IU basketball coach Darian DeVries recaps Peru trip

Watch as IU basketball coach Darian DeVries met with the media via Zoom Tuesday afternoon to recap his team’s trip to Peru. For complete coverage of IU

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 28

Thoughts on IU basketball’s underclassmen after watching five games and three practices

After watching Indiana win five games over the last two weeks all by more than 30 points, it would be easy to overreact and conclude the Hoosiers are bound for greatness in 2026-27.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / July 27
Indiana Basketball Freshmen Shine at FISU America Games

Indiana Basketball Freshmen Shine at FISU America Games

Indiana built a strong 2026 high school recruiting class, but it wasn’t a unit that turned heads and created an otherworldly amount of buzz in Bloomington.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / July 27
Indiana Basketball: 3 Encouraging Takeaways From FISU Games

Indiana Basketball: 3 Encouraging Takeaways From FISU Games

Indiana represented Team USA in the FISU America Games in Peru, and, on Monday, cruised past the Virgin Islands by a final score of 99-57 to clinch the Gold medal.  The Hoosiers played four contests over the past week, each of which offered us a glimpse of what to expect for the 2026-27 campaign.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 27

Highlights and additional stats from IU basketball’s FISU America title game win

Watch below highlights from Indiana’s 99-56 win over US Virgin Islands Monday afternoon in Lima, Peru. The  Hoosiers finished 4-0 on the trip and claimed the gold medal at the FISU America Games.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 27

IU men’s basketball wins gold medal at FISU America Games

Indiana men’s basketball, if only for a day in late July, is golden. IU, representing the United States, captured the gold medal in the FISU America Games in Lima, Peru.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / July 27
3 Instant-Impact Indiana Football Offensive Transfers to Know in 2026

3 Instant-Impact Indiana Football Offensive Transfers to Know in 2026

Although the vast majority of Indiana’s lauded 2026 transfer class bolstered either the defense or special teams, the offense also reloaded via the portal (the Hoosiers brought in six offensive transfers).

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / July 27

Where IU football stands in preseason Big Ten media predictions for standings, top players

It’s Big Ten football media days week, and that means we get some annual insights from the media who cover the league on the outlook for the 2026 season.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / July 27
3 Indiana Football Transfers Who Could Be X-Factors on Defense in 2026

3 Indiana Football Transfers Who Could Be X-Factors on Defense in 2026

The best part about winning a national championship: it makes it easier to do it a second time. Resources come piling in, and recruiting – which has historically been an uphill battle for the Indiana program – is suddenly a walk in the park.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 9
Indiana's Curt Cignetti unseats Georgia's Kirby Smart in 2026 coaching rankings

Indiana's Curt Cignetti unseats Georgia's Kirby Smart in 2026 coaching rankings

It's good to be the king, and for now, the Indiana Hoosiers are the kings of college football. And Curt Cignetti is king of college football coaches. 

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Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / July 8
Raiders' Mendoza shares how Kubiak is similar to Indiana's Cignetti

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza shares how Klint Kubiak is similar to Indiana's Curt Cignetti

Mendoza is learning Kubiak's offense during the Raiders' offseason program.

Raiders coach reportedly feels this way about alleged Fernando Mendoza growing pains
Fernando Mendoza shares what he has already learned about 'crazy' Raiders fans
Raiders' Maxx Crosby shares more advice for rookie QB Fernando Mendoza
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Fernando Mendoza News / Yardbarker / July 6
Nissan Heisman House now listed for sale

Nissan Heisman House now listed for sale

If you've ever wanted to feel like a Heisman Trophy winner but you've lacked the athleticism to actually win college football's most prestigious individual award...this listing is for you.

John Mateer spent the offseason working with a Heisman Trophy winner
James Franklin brings 'newfound swagger' to Virginia Tech on recruiting trail
Nebraska beats out top programs for four-star WR Khalil Taylor
Jon Sumrall, Florida beat out Nebraska, Oregon for DB Kamauri Whitfield
Indiana Hoosiers News / Big Ten Network / July 1
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USA vs. Australia Fifa World Cup Game Expected to Rival Indiana’s Historic CFP National Title Audience

USA vs. Australia Fifa World Cup Game Expected to Rival Indiana’s Historic CFP National Title Audience

The United States’ upcoming FIFA World Cup clash against Australia is currently ruling social media. Considering the current hype around the match, the game is expected to draw massive viewership.

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