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How Indiana Football's Next Five Opponents Fared in Week 2

Indiana has sleepwalked through two weeks – although the defense, at the very least, was wide awake this Saturday vs. Howard – and can waltz through another weekend if it so desires. But then the competition slowly heats up over the next few weeks, headlined by a much-anticipated Ohio State matchup in mid October.

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5 Takeaways From Curt Cignetti's Week 3 Press Conference

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti held his weekly in-season press conference on Monday. He addressed the injuries to the secondary, the improvements his team made from week one to week two and the concerns his team faces as they head into week three.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 14

From the courtroom: Latest developments in Daley and Wyatt case, now joined by Alexis

Legal proceedings involving the eligibility of IU football’s Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt ended today without a ruling. Meanwhile, a new door of opportunity exists for IU basketball center Sam Alexis.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / September 14

One Potential Indiana Football Concern Revealed in Week 2 vs Howard

Based strictly on the box score, Indiana could not have played a better game in Week 2. 505 yards to 57. Only four first downs allowed and zero points.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 14

IU football: CBs Sharpe and Harris “day-to-day,” Cignetti encouraged by their backups

IU football coach Curt Cignetti expressed optimism both of his starting cornerbacks could return to action soon, with at least one likely to return this Saturday when the Hoosiers take on Western Kentucky.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / September 14

Watch: IU football coach Curt Cignetti Monday Q&A — Western Kentucky week

BLOOMINGTON — Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti met with the media on Monday afternoon inside Memorial Stadium. No. 4 Indiana (2-0) hosts Western Kentucky at 4 p.m.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 14

IU football game three: Early odds, projections, details for Western Kentucky

Indiana is preparing for its third and final nonconference game of the 2026 season. The No. 4 Hoosiers (2-0) will take on Western Kentucky (0-2) Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / September 14

Josh Hoover's Heisman Stock Sky Rises With Second Straight Four TD Week

Does Curt Cignetti have the next Fernando Mendoza on his hands in Josh Hoover? It's still way too early to tell, but the TCU transfer sure is making a compelling argument through the first two games of the season after throwing four touchdown passes for the second straight week.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 13

Offensive snap counts and notes from IU football’s win over Howard

Indiana went deep into the depth chart on Saturday in connection with its 55-0 win over Howard. The full snap counts are below. But first, here are some notes from the game: Quarterback Third-stringer Tyler Cherry got more snaps than backup Grant Wilson. And although the game wasn’t close, both got a chance to throw the ball.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / September 12

4 Takeaways From Indiana's Blowout Win Over Howard

A 55-0 win over FCS foe Howard is not going to turn many heads regarding Indiana football. However, after a week one win that left people questioning Indiana's running game and defense, Saturday's blowout win did start to answer concerns.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 12

INDIANA IS BACK! Hoosiers DOMINATE Howard From Start to Finish

The Indiana Hoosiers are showing no signs of slowing down. No. 5 Indiana delivered another dominant performance Saturday afternoon, shutting out Howard 55-0 at Memorial Stadium and improving to 2-0 on the season.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / September 11

Indiana Had Better Show Drastic Improvement in the Run Game in Week 2

We don't need to sound the alarms after a never-in-doubt win vs. North Texas to kick off the 2026 season. It's a long season, and for Indiana under Curt Cignetti, the two-year sample size would suggest that plenty of never-in-doubt victories await.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 10

Indiana Looks to Stay Perfect Against Howard

The defending national champions return home Saturday looking to continue their strong start to the 2026 season when No. 5 Indiana hosts Howard at Memorial Stadium.

College Football News / College Football News / September 9

Indiana vs Howard Prediction: What Do the Hoosiers Need To Work On?

Indiana did what it was supposed to against North Texas in a 52-16 win, but remember, it struggled against Old Dominion to start last season – it wasn’t a given that the Hoosiers would be red hot from the start this year.

Jacob Savage News / Big Ten Network / September 7

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College Football News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Indiana QB Josh Hoover Gets Honest on Playing for Curt Cignetti

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover said arriving on campus felt like a culture shock after his years at TCU. The fifth-year transfer made those comments after helping the sixth-ranked Hoosiers open their national title defense with a 52-16 win over North Texas on Saturday at Memorial Stadium.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 5

Indiana Opens National Championship Defense With Dominant Win Over North Texas

The defending national champions are officially back, and Indiana wasted little time reminding college football that last season was no fluke. No. 6 Indiana dominated North Texas 52-16 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium, opening the 2026 season with a convincing victory and extending head coach Curt Cignetti’s winning streak to 17 games.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 5

Indiana shows no championship hangover in thorough Week 1 win

The Indiana Hoosiers didn't let last year's success get to their heads.

Top 25 roundup: No. 1 Ohio State blasts Ball State

No. 2 Oregon rallies, avoids upset by Boise State

Bear Bachmeier, No. 14 BYU throttle Utah Tech

Kamari Moulton has career day, No. 22 Iowa rips Northern Illinois

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5

Indiana QB Josh Hoover kept playing with blood all over his face

Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover achieved gamer status on Saturday with his actions during the second quarter of the team’s season opener. Hoover was the victim of a brutal facemask by North Texas defensive lineman Udoka Ezeani during the second quarter of Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Ind.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Indiana Football Makes History Before 2026 Home Opener

Indiana football will eventually have to turn its complete attention toward defending its national championship. Before doing so, the Hoosiers had one more opportunity to celebrate a season that permanently changed the program.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 28

Kirk Herbstreit Overlooks Jeremiah Smith While Revealing His Heisman Trophy Favorite

The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious award in college football, and one of the most recognizable trophies in all of sports. Last season, Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the award, coming out of nowhere to lead the Hoosiers to a 16-0 season and the program's first national championship.

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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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

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