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College coaches share bad news for Raiders fans about Mendoza hype

College coaches share bad news for Raiders fans about Fernando Mendoza hype

The Raiders grabbed who those running the organization hope will prove to be a long-term franchise quarterback when they made Mendoza the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza reveals a valid reason to skip White House trip
Fernando Mendoza knows he's got to work in one key aspect of his game
NFL insider: Fernando Mendoza may not have been No. 1 pick had certain other QBs declared for 2026 NFL Draft
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 4

IU basketball confirms the addition of transfer point guard Markus Burton

The IU basketball program has confirmed the addition of Notre Dame transfer point guard Markus Burton. The 6-foot and 190-pound product of Mishawaka, Ind.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 4

IU basketball planning a summer trip to Peru to play in the FISU America Games

For the second year in a row, IU basketball is planning to take a summer tour. The team is headed to Lima, Peru to play in the FISU America Games. TDH first learned of the plan late last week.  The Indiana 247Sports site appears to have first reported the news on Monday.  Indiana has not confirmed any plans to this point.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 4

IU basketball: Here’s where the outgoing transfers will play next season

Most of the members of the 2025-26 IU basketball team who transferred out of the program have found new homes. Wing Nick Dorn is the lone transfer headed

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 3

IU football 2025 season rewatch in 60: Game 6 — at Oregon

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 game six at Oregon, IU’s biggest test of the young season.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / May 3
Fernando Mendoza knows he's got to work in one key aspect of his game

Fernando Mendoza knows he's got to work in one key aspect of his game

Mendoza has identified areas where he'll be looking to improve heading into his rookie season in the NFL.

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza reveals a valid reason to skip White House trip
NFL insider: Fernando Mendoza may not have been No. 1 pick had certain other QBs declared for 2026 NFL Draft
Raiders' Maxx Crosby sends heart-warming message to school
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / May 3
Fernando Mendoza reveals a valid reason to skip White House trip

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza reveals a valid reason to skip White House trip

Mendoza shared why a visit to the White House may not be on his itinerary.

Former Kirk Cousins teammate could rejoin him with Raiders
Raiders' Maxx Crosby sends heart-warming message to school
NFL insider: Fernando Mendoza may not have been No. 1 pick had certain other QBs declared for 2026 NFL Draft
The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz
Fernando Mendoza News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2
Fernando Mendoza reveals why he is skipping Indiana’s White House visit

Fernando Mendoza reveals why he is skipping Indiana’s White House visit

The Indiana Hoosiers football team has set a date for their traditional visit to the White House, but quarterback Fernando Mendoza will not be joining them.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 2
NFL insider: Mendoza may not have been top pick had other QBs declared

NFL insider: Fernando Mendoza may not have been No. 1 pick had certain other QBs declared for 2026 NFL Draft

The reigning Heisman Trophy winner faced no opposition to be the first player off the board, especially given the team's need for a signal-caller. Nevertheless, it looks like he could've lost that spot if another of the top prospects had declared for the draft.

NFL executive sends warning to Raiders fans about Fernando Mendoza hype
Raiders GM John Spytek discusses how Tom Brady will and won't mentor Fernando Mendoza
Raiders' Fernando Mendoza shares surprising revelation about leadership style
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 2

Where IU football players stand in the 2026 Heisman Trophy odds

A year ago the idea of an IU football player winning the Heisman Trophy still seemed a bit far fetched, even with the program trending in the right direction.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 1

Report: Indiana’s Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries got G League Combine invites

Indiana’s Lamar Wilkerson and Tucker DeVries were invited to the 2026 NBA G League Draft Combine. That’s according to Jonathan Givony of Draft Express.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 1

IU football sets White House visit in celebration of national championship

Indiana football’s national championship celebration is headed to Washington D.C. The Hoosiers are set to visit the White House on Monday, May 11, a source confirmed to The Daily Hoosier.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 1

“Uh oh”: Ohio State DC Matt Patricia had bad feeling when Fernando Mendoza popped up after big hit

Most of Fernando Mendoza’s greatest accomplishment at Indiana came very soon after adversity. He threw fourth quarter interceptions at Iowa, Oregon and Penn State — and led game winning drives after all of them.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / May 1
Indiana Basketball: 3 Reasons Why Moving the Student Section Is a Win

Indiana Basketball: 3 Reasons Why Moving the Student Section Is a Win

The Indiana athletics department announced a major change in the seating layout of Assembly Hall. It involves putting a general admission student section behind the basket on the north end of the arena.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 1

IU basketball bringing more students closer to the floor in 2026-27

“We’re moving you down,” IU basketball coach Darian DeVries said in a video targeted to the student body on Friday morning. The program is making changes to the the seating configuration of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for the 2026-27 men’s basketball season.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / May 1
NFL executive sends warning to Raiders fans about Mendoza hype

NFL executive sends warning to Raiders fans about Fernando Mendoza hype

One executive offered a harsh reminder to Raiders fans about how Mendoza's pro career may begin.

Raiders GM John Spytek discusses how Tom Brady will and won't mentor Fernando Mendoza
Raiders' Fernando Mendoza shares surprising revelation about leadership style
Is AJ Dybantsa the Fernando Mendoza of the NBA?
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / May 1

Former Oklahoma State Mike Gundy on Curt Cignetti: “What he did was truly amazing”

The rise of Indiana under Curt Cignetti overlaps almost perfectly with the fall of Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State. Cignetti came to the program with the most losses in the history of college football and the most losing seasons since 2000, and immediately went 27-2 and won a national title.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / April 30
Indiana Hoosiers Football: 3 Questions After Spring Practice

Indiana Hoosiers Football: 3 Questions After Spring Practice

The Indiana Hoosiers head into the summer after a successful spring practice, and the program is faced with three major questions that could have an effect on the future.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / April 29
Grading Every Indiana Basketball Transfer Addition This Offseason

Grading Every Indiana Basketball Transfer Addition This Offseason

After Year 1 in Bloomington, a roster overhaul appeared to be the only route Darian DeVries and his staff could take if Indiana wanted to best position itself to get back into the NCAA Tournament.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Big Ten Network / April 29
College Football News / The Lead / April 29
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti Has Earned Every Dollar of His $13.2 Million Contract

Indiana’s Curt Cignetti Has Earned Every Dollar of His $13.2 Million Contract

When Curt Cignetti took the Indiana job in November 2023, he was earning $4.5 million a year. At the time, that felt like a reasonable bet on a coach with a solid mid-major résumé.

Mikail Kamara News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 25

49ers Signing Indiana DE Mikail Kamara

According to Nick Wagoner, the 49ers are signing Indiana DE Mikail Kamara as an undrafted free agent.  The leading pass rusher for the national champions,

Ty Simpson News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20
Indiana DC blasts Ty Simpson for comments about his defense

Indiana DC blasts Ty Simpson for comments about his defense

Simpson said in a recent appearance on the “Down 2 Business” podcast that nothing about Indiana’s defense had surprised him during the Hoosiers’ 38-3 win in January’s CFP quarterfinal.

Simpson landing with one team is seen as ‘inevitable’
Cardinals' Jacoby Brissett makes decision amid Simpson rumors
Cardinals seem to be leaving door open for Simpson to be starting QB
Former exec: Steelers should 'strongly consider' taking Simpson in first round
How Aaron Rodgers is impacting Steelers' Simpson decision

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