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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.

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Five takeaways from IU football’s win against Howard

Indiana did exactly what was expected of it Saturday afternoon. The Hoosiers overwhelmed Howard 55-0 at Memorial Stadium, improving to 2-0 and putting the game away well before halftime.

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 / The Daily Hoosier / September 12

IU football: Blowout gave reps to one of Cignetti’s top “team players” Grant Wilson

Games against FCS opponents provide opportunities for players unlikely to see the field as the season progresses. And that gives the head coach a chance to reward culture guys who toil behind the scenes and rarely play.

Charlie Becker News / The Daily Hoosier / September 12

Charlie Becker records first career 3-touchdown game in shutout win over Howard

For the entire 2025 Indiana football season, Charlie Becker had four receiving touchdowns, including only one through the first 10 games. Through the first two games this season, the junior has five touchdown receptions.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 12

Watch: IU football’s Becker, Wilson, Burnham, Hardy and Brunner talk win over Howard

Watch as IU football players Charlie Becker, Grant Wilson, Josh Burnham, Rolijah Hardy and Joe Brunner met with the media following a 55-0 win over Howard on Saturday.

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.

Curt Cignetti News / The Daily Hoosier / September 12

Watch: IU football coach Curt Cignetti recaps win over Howard

Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti met with the media following Indiana’s 55-0 win over Howard Saturday at Memorial Stadium. For the three keys to the game, highlights and stats, GO HERE.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 12

IU football: Three quick reasons IU football beat Howard, highlights, final stats

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana beat Howard by a final score of 55-0 on Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. Below are three quick reasons why the Hoosiers won, along with highlights and final stats.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 10

Radio Show: IU football’s Curt Cignetti and Amare Ferrell — Howard week

Tune in as IU football coach Curt Cignetti joined legendary Hoosiers radio voice Don Fischer for their Inside Indiana Football radio show. The pair recapped Indiana’s win over North Texas, and previewed this week’s game against Howard.

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.

Indiana Hoosiers News / The Daily Hoosier / September 10

IU football’s Daley and Wyatt remain eligible for week two as court proceeding rescheduled

Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt’s hearing on a motion for a preliminary injunction has been rescheduled to Sept. 14 at 9 a.m. ET. It was originally scheduled for Friday.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / September 10

Indiana vs Howard: Previewing the Hoosiers in Week 2

The Indiana Hoosiers continue their four-game home stand to open the season when the Howard Bison come to Bloomington on Saturday, September 12th. It is the first all-time meeting in football between both of the programs.

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.

Indiana Hoosiers News / Big Ten Network / September 8

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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.

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Josh Hoover 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.

Sam Alexis News / Busting Brackets / August 27

Indiana just lost the frontcourt luxury that made its roster look complete

Indiana’s frontcourt went from comfortably deep to surprisingly vulnerable Wednesday. The Tennessee Court of Appeals stayed a temporary injunction that had granted Sam Alexis another season of eligibility.

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.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 18

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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