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Indiana vs. Alabama: ESPN FPI Reveals Rose Bowl Odds for 2025 Matchup

For just the second time in the long history of Indiana University football, the Hoosiers are headed to Pasadena to play in the Rose Bowl. This trip will come in the form of a national quarterfinal game in the College Football Playoff against blueblood Alabama, with a spot in the national semi-finals on the line.

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Watch: IU football offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan previews Rose Bowl

Watch as IU football offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan met with the media on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington. No. 1 Indiana (13-0) faces No. 9 Alabama (11-3) on Jan.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / December 27

Progress report: Assessing Indiana women’s basketball going into Big Ten season

IU women’s basketball enters the main Big Ten schedule next week after a non-conference slate filled with ups and downs. The Hoosiers sport an 11-2 overall record, and they’re ranked No.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / December 26

IU football: Position-by-position look at anticipated 2026 roster changes

Even as IU football prepares for the College Football Playoff, the staff has been focusing extensively on the 2026 roster. Below we take a position-by-position look at which players are out of eligibility, who is eligible to return, transfers in and out, and freshmen in 2025.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / December 26

A look at IU football’s season leaders in various key categories at PFF

Here are Indiana’s season-long leaders in various categories at PFF through the Big Ten Championship game. No. 1 Indiana (13-0) faces No. 9 Alabama (11-3) in the CFP quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl on Jan.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / December 26

Indiana Basketball's Non-Conference Resume is Set. Where IU, Opponents Rank in NET

Indiana men's basketball finished its non-conference slate with an 81-60 victory over Siena on Dec. 22, triggering a four-day break before returning to campus Dec.

Curt Cignetti News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / December 25

Indiana's Curt Cignetti Wants Changes to College Football Calendar, Seeks Commissioner

As Indiana football readies for perhaps the biggest game in school history, the program must have at least partial attention on the day immediately after.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / December 25

Two worlds colliding: Pink banners, dirty rugs, doom, gloom had Curt Cignetti ‘livid’ on day one

It was a day that set off a memorable stream of remarks that have become part of the lexicon in Bloomington. “Purdue sucks.” A Big Ten championship game prediction. “Google me.” It all started when IU’s new coach got off the plane for the first time at Indiana.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / December 24

IU football’s Curt Cignetti greatly values his time under Nick Saban at Alabama

When No. 1 Indiana takes on Alabama on Jan. 1, Curt Cignetti will be facing the remnants of a program that was instrumental in his journey towards becoming one of the best coaches in the sport.

Teri Moren News / The Daily Hoosier / December 24

‘An unfortunate situation’: Indiana was surprised by Valentyna Kadlecova’s departure

Teri Moren had no idea she was going to lose a player last week. Czech guard Valentyna Kadlecova left the Indiana women’s basketball program on Dec. 15 to return home and pursue the professional game.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / December 24

Here are the IU football players who took redshirt seasons in 2025

College football players who participate in four or less games in a season can utilize a redshirt year for that season provided they have not already taken a redshirt year in a previous season.

Fernando Mendoza News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / December 24

1 Year After Choosing Indiana Football, Fernando Mendoza Sees 'Two Different Players'

As Fernando Mendoza took his spot behind the wooden podium in Indiana football's team room at Memorial Stadium, he extended his left arm and tapped the Heisman Trophy.

Curt Cignetti News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / December 23

Cignetti Mum on Indiana Football's Replacements for Injured Starter Stephen Daley

Indiana football's biggest question likely won't get an answer until the No. 1 Hoosiers (13-0) kick off at 4 p.m. ET Jan. 1 against Alabama (10-3) in the Rose Bowl.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / December 23

Indiana Basketball Took 'Lot of Big Steps' in Non-Conference as Big Ten Season Looms

Darian DeVries couldn't wait any longer. Before the clock officially hit zero, before the final buzzer sounded and before "Indiana, Our Indiana," filled the air Monday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, the Hoosiers' first-year coach started toward Siena's bench to begin the postgame handshake line.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / December 22

What Darian DeVries Said After Indiana Basketball's Win vs Siena

Indiana men's basketball coach Darian DeVries met with the media following the Hoosiers' 81-60 victory over Siena on Monday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Big Ten Network / December 22

Watch: Siena vs. Indiana | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 12/22/25

Fernando Mendoza News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 22

Heisman Thoughts: Fernando Mendoza Leaves No Doubt in 2025

The Heisman Trophy has been decided, and congratulations are in order for Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. From start to finish, Mendoza authored one of the most impactful individual seasons college football has seen in recent years.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 21

Ranking remaining QBs in CFP: Where do Mendoza, Moore land?

Ranking remaining QBs in CFP: Where do Fernando Mendoza, Dante Moore and others land?

Now that eight teams remain in the College Football Playoff, it's even easier to identify the top passers in the country. With that in mind, let's rank the remaining QBs.

Miami defense in CFP win legitimizes team’s title candidacy

James Madison, Tulane did not do Group of Five teams any favors

Oregon player had scathing assessment of his team’s CFP performance

Ole Miss did what it was expected to do, but now comes the real test

Oklahoma's self-destruction helps send Alabama to CFP quarterfinal

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / December 19

Indiana Hoosiers Lock Down the Architect: Mike Shanahan Stays in B-Town

If you told an Indiana football fan five years ago that their biggest offseason anxiety would be retaining an offensive coordinator after a 13-0 season and a Heisman Trophy win, they would have asked what kind of bourbon you were drinking and where they could buy a case.But here we are.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 19