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Should Indiana Have Been Ranked Higher in the AP Preseason Poll?

Should Indiana Have Been Ranked Higher in the AP Preseason Poll?

The Preseason AFCA Coaches poll was released on August 4th and everyone knew the AP Top 25 Preseason Poll would soon follow. It took exactly two weeks for the AP Poll to come out, but just like the AFC Coaches Poll, the AP Poll has the defending champion Indiana Hoosiers ranked sixth.

Curt Cignetti News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 17
3 Thoughts on Curt Cignetti's Third Presser of Fall Camp

3 Thoughts on Curt Cignetti's Third Presser of Fall Camp

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti was brief in his comments on Monday, but he did shed light on how his team is progressing through the dog days of fall camp.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 17
Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

Five takeaways from release of preseason AP Top 25 Poll

The preseason AP Top 25 Poll has been released with the college football season just around the corner. Of course, there's plenty of controversy that has immediately come with it.

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Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / August 17

IU football: Curt Cignetti addresses depth at three key positions

BLOOMINGTON — As Indiana football’s fall camp continues on, the team’s roster and potential difference-makers have come more into focus. IU has a lot of returning talent, along with a strong crop of transfers who will step into big roles this year.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 17

IU football ranked No. 6 in 2026 AP preseason poll

On Monday at noon Eastern, the 2026 AP preseason poll was released.  Despite Indiana coming off a perfect season which saw them win their first national championship, they will not begin their title defense atop the rankings.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Inside the Hall / August 17

IU football is ranked No. 6 in preseason Associated Press top 25 poll

The preseason Associated Press top 25 college football poll was released Monday and Indiana is ranked No. 6. The Hoosiers were No. 20 in the preseason AP poll last season before finishing 16-0 and winning the CFP national championship.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 17
Indiana's '5-for-5' Returners Turned the Defensive Line Into the Best Group in America

Indiana's '5-for-5' Returners Turned the Defensive Line Into the Best Group in America

After Indiana's Twitter account announced that Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt were officially rejoining the team and set to take advantage of the new "5-for-5" ruling, something else became all but official.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 16

IU football DC Bryant Haines on depth on the edge: “Let them compete their tails off”

In at least one way, Indiana came in second in 2025. At 77.2 rushing yards allowed per game, the Hoosiers finished in the No. 2 spot nationally behind Texas Tech.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 15

Watch: BTN spends day in Bloomington, interviews IU football players and coaches

Watch below as the Big Ten Network’s fall training camp tour stopped in Bloomington on Friday. The BTN crew sat down with IU players Josh Hoover, Charlie Becker, Tyrique Tucker and Jamari Sharpe.  They also spoke with coaches Curt Cignetti, Bryant Haines and Mike Shanahan.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / August 15

Curt Cignetti sets terms under which he’d play Notre Dame

If Notre Dame wants to play a true home-and-home with Indiana, they need to join a conference. Those are the terms outlined by IU football coach Curt Cignetti Friday in an interview with the Big Ten Network.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 14

Former basketball trainer Tim Garl filed lawsuit against IU Board and AD Scott Dolson

After more than 40 years as the IU basketball trainer, Tim Garl has filed a lawsuit against the IU Board of Trustees and AD Scott Dolson. In a the lawsuit filed Tuesday in the US District Court for Southern District of Indiana, Garl alleges age discrimination.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 14

BTN analyst says IU football defensive line in discussion for league’s best in 20 years

Dave Revsine has been with the Big Ten Network from the beginning. He’s seen a lot in 20 years, including a lot of bad Indiana football. The Hoosiers have had plenty of talented skill position players in the BTN era.  James Hardy, Marcus Thigpen, Cody Latimer, Tevin Coleman, Jordan Howard and Nate Sudfeld are names that spring to mind.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 14

East 17th Street Ep. 47 — Recapping Week 2 of 2026 IU Football Fall Camp

Mike Schumann and Seth Tow discuss the second week of Indiana football’s 2026 fall camp, including thoughts on quarterback Josh Hoover, competition for starting roles, picks for young players to click, and more.

Curt Cignetti News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / August 14
Curt Cignetti Gave Kurtis Rourke a Blunt Ultimatum Before He Coached a Game at Indiana

Curt Cignetti Gave Kurtis Rourke a Blunt Ultimatum Before He Coached a Game at Indiana

We know that Curt Cignetti made waves at Indiana before he ever coached a game. From the "Google me" viral clip to calling out the likes of Purdue, Michigan and Ohio State while being introduced at an IU basketball game, it's safe to say that Cignetti was eager to set the tone in Bloomington.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 14

Former IU football QB Kurtis Rourke taken to hospital after first NFL appearance

Former IU football quarterback Kurtis Rourke saw his first game action Thursday evening since Indiana played at Notre Dame in the 2024 College Football Playoff.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / August 14

IU football fall camp 2026: Week 2 notes

BLOOMINGTON — The week two portions of IU football’s 2026 fall camp open to the media have concluded.  Below are some insights, notes and observations from our time on the practice field.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Daily Hoosier / August 13

Fernando Mendoza impresses in Raiders debut, throws first touchdown as a pro

No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza picked up right where he left off after leading Indiana to a national championship this past January.  The reigning Heisman Trophy winner showed a lot of positive signs in his preseason debut with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 11
Curt Cignetti, Trinidad Chambliss and college football's 'rags to riches' stories in 2026

Curt Cignetti, Trinidad Chambliss and college football's 'rags to riches' stories in 2026

There are a few things we, as a sports-obsessed population, love more than a good underdog story. 

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Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / August 10
Herbstreit's new take on Big Ten vs. SEC doesn't make a ton of sense

Kirk Herbstreit's new take on Big Ten vs. SEC doesn't make a ton of sense

It's an interesting take, but it's a wrong one from Herbstreit.

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Indiana Hoosiers News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 7
ESPN's Pete Thamel Roasts Major College Football Program's Stadium After Historic Season

ESPN's Pete Thamel Roasts Major College Football Program's Stadium After Historic Season

The moment Curt Cignetti's Indiana Hoosiers clinched the College Football Playoff National Championship in January with a 27-21 win over Miami, the most improbable title run in modern sports was cemented.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6
Purdue’s new AD got roasted for his stupid comment about Indiana

Purdue’s new AD got roasted for his stupid comment about Indiana

Purdue’s new athletic director did not exactly make the best first impression in his introductory press conference. The Boilermakers introduced Tommy McClelland to the media on Thursday, and his initial prepared statement included a jab at rival Indiana that did not exactly land.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 6
New AD's diss makes it seem Indiana is living rent-free in Purdue's head

New AD Tommy McClelland's ill-conceived diss makes it look like Indiana is living rent-free in Purdue's head

He thought it would be a sick burn, but it made him the punchline instead.

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Indiana Hoosiers News / Yardbarker / August 4
Curt Cignetti, Indiana get massive eligibility news for 2026 season

Curt Cignetti, Indiana get massive eligibility news for 2026 season

The Indiana Hoosiers have to be feeling great. Defending a championship is no easy task, but Curt Cignetti and his team just got back a huge piece of the puzzle for the 2026 season.

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Indiana Hoosiers News / College Sports Only / August 4
Internet Reacts to Indiana’s Weak Football Schedule

Internet Reacts to Indiana’s Weak Football Schedule

Indiana’s future out-of-conference schedule has turned into the source of scorn. The backlash peaked after the recent cancellation of the Hoosiers’ highly anticipated 2030–2031 home-and-home series against Notre Dame.

Indiana Hoosiers News / A to Z Sports / August 4
Indiana’s non-conference scheduling highlights a growing problem across college football

Indiana’s non-conference scheduling highlights a growing problem across college football

The Hoosiers are the latest — but not the only — program to soften up their non-conference slate. The excitement surrounding Notre Dame and USC reviving their rivalry in 2030 overshadowed a troubling development this week.

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