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Former IU football WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is headed to Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts reported on Wednesday they’ve signed former IU football wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. The 6-foot-2 and 211-pound Westbrook-Ikhine spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans (2020-24) before playing for the Miami Dolphins in 2025.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / March 18

No, IU basketball doesn’t have annual operating expenses $9M more than everyone else

A story has been making the rounds this week that, at a surface level, misleads readers when it comes to IU basketball’s annual operating expenses. On

Indiana Hoosiers News / Inside the Hall / March 18

ThatThat’s A Wrap: IU basketball senior guard Tayton Conerways A Wrap: IU basketball senior guard Conor Enright

Welcome to “That’s A Wrap,” our player-by-player recap of the 2025-26 Indiana Hoosiers. Our next recap focuses on Conor Enright. Enright (32 games): 4.6 points, 3 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 40.5 FG% in 29.9 minutes per game.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Inside the Hall / March 18

That’s A Wrap: Reed Bailey

Welcome to “That’s A Wrap,” our player-by-player recap of the 2025-26 Indiana Hoosiers. Our next recap focuses on Reed Bailey. Bailey (32 games): 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 57 FG% in 19.1 minutes per game.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 18

Orlovsky expands on controversial Mendoza, Simpson draft take

Dan Orlovsky expands on controversial Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson NFL Draft take

Former NFL quarterback and current analyst Dan Orlovsky raised eyebrows when he suggested that Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson was responsible for "significantly more impressive" game film than that produced by Indiana signal-caller Fernando Mendoza.

Todd McShay knows 'for a fact' Steelers will make this Ty Simpson draft decision

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

NFL Draft intel: Miami’s Jaylen Waddle replacement, Fernando Mendoza’s big issue, Jets’ dilemma

The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / March 17

IU football coach Curt Cignetti to drive the pace car at Indy 500

Two-Time National Coach of the Year To Lead Field to Green Flag Curt Cignetti, in celebration of Indiana University Football’s epic undefeated National Championship season, has been named honorary Pace Car driver for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

Indiana Hoosiers News / SwimSwam / March 17

US National Teammer Brian Benzing Returning To Train At Towson After Year And A Half At Indiana

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam US National Team member Brian Benzing will return to Towson University to train after spending the last year and a half at Indiana.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / March 17

IU’s Shay Ciezki named All-American honorable mention

Shay Ciezki’s historic season has earned her All-American honors. The Indiana guard was named an All-America honorable mention by the USBWA on Tuesday.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / March 17

IU football 2025 season rewatch in 60: Week 4 — Illinois

Let’s continue our look back at each of Indiana’s 16 wins in 2025 via BTN’s 60 minute condensed versions of each game. Below is week 4, Indiana’s dominant 63-10 win over Illinois that put the college football world on notice.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / March 17

Two signs in six weeks: Here’s how you’ll know if IU basketball is finally ready to “hit its stride”

Are you ready to be hurt by IU basketball again? There are two signs to watch for this spring before you succumb to the inevitable hope that eventually captures the fan base ahead of each new season.

Trayce Jackson-Davis News / The Daily Hoosier / March 16

Watch: Trayce Jackson-Davis discusses his basketball journey, move to Toronto

Watch below as former Indiana consensus All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis sat down for an interview with his new team, the Toronto Raptors. After spending two-and-a-half seasons with Golden State, Jackson-Davis was traded to Toronto last month. He has appeared in eight games for the Raptors since the trade.

A look at how 11 former IU basketball players finished the regular season

Several former IU basketball players are competing across the country in the 2025-26 season. Three former Hoosiers are on teams that reached the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 16

Indiana's Scott Dolson Named Athletic Director of the Year

Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson's year of stardom now has a shining honor stamped alongside it. Dolson was named the 2026 NACDA Athletics Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics in the FBS Division I category.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / March 16

Indiana’s Scott Dolson earns national AD of the Year honors

IU Director of Athletics Scott Dolson has been named winner of the 2026 NACDA Athletics Director of the Year Award. The series of maneuvers made by Dolson, from hiring Curt Cignetti to retaining him, and corralling the resources necessary to operate an elite college football program, highlight his recent accomplishments.

Indiana Baseball Swept by Oregon, Drops to 1-5 in Big Ten Play

Indiana baseball started the week on a high note with a 12-4 win over Wright State, but it went downhill after that. The Hoosiers traveled west to Eugene to take on the Oregon Ducks in a three-game series and lost all three games.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / March 15

Indiana women’s basketball misses postseason for the first time since 2020

Indiana women’s basketball has officially missed the NCAA Tournament. The Hoosiers came up short of making the bracket for the first time since 2020, when the tournament was canceled because of COVID-19.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Athlon Sports / March 15

Selection Sunday heartbreak: Indiana, West Virginia headline stunning NCAA Tournament snubs

Selection Sunday always delivers two very different emotions across college basketball. For the 68 teams whose names appear on the bracket, it’s the start of the most exciting time of the year.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 15

Source: Indiana Basketball to Decline Postseason Invitations, Ends Season 18-14

Indiana basketball’s 2025-26 season is officially over. After being excluded from the NCAA Tournament, the Hoosiers will not accept a bid to any other postseason event, an IU Athletics source told Indiana Hoosiers On SI on Sunday.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 15

Indiana Basketball Misses NCAA Tournament for 3rd Straight Year

Indiana basketball didn't make the NCAA Tournament's 68-team field, which was revealed Sunday night on CBS. IU was the fourth team excluded from the tournament, finishing only behind Oklahoma, Auburn and San Diego State.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Big Ten Network / March 13

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College Football News / Yardbarker / March 12

Indiana Hoosiers lose commitment from 4-star WR Ja'Hyde Brown

The Indiana Hoosiers are on top of the college football world. They just had an unbelievable, undefeated season that culminated in a national championship win. But nothing lasts forever.

Adding Kirk Cousins as mentor for Fernando Mendoza would be wise for Raiders

Ideal prospects for Las Vegas Raiders to pick in support of Fernando Mendoza

Indiana hurts NCAA Tournament case with embarrassing loss to Northwestern in Big Ten Tournament

The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / March 12

Adding Kirk Cousins as mentor for Fernando Mendoza would be wise for Raiders

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza may be one of the most pro-ready players in the 2026 NFL Draft, but that doesn't mean he should start immediately.

NFL Draft intel: Jeremiyah Love destinations, O-line help for Raiders and Ty Simpson-Cardinals buzz

Five best value signings of NFL free agency: Why Steelers got a steal at running back

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Indiana Hoosiers News / A to Z Sports / March 11

Tennessee strength coach Derek Owings explains a hidden truth that helped fuel Indiana's title run

Tennessee pulled off a major coup this offseason when they landed new strength and conditioning coach Derek Owings from the Indiana Hoosiers. Owings did

Watch: Indiana player’s mom absolutely loses it after seeing a surprise gift from her son

Indiana Hoosiers senior guard Lamar Wilkerson had a night to remember on Wednesday, and so did her mom. After the Hoosiers’ game against the visiting Minnesota Golden Gophers at the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Tuesday, surprised her mother, Kizzy, with a brand new Cadillac Escalade.