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Hoosiers Daily News: Women’s basketball begins offseason program

Indiana women’s basketball began its offseason program this week after welcoming its numerous new roster additions to Bloomington, sharing practice snapshots and a highlight reel on social media. Eight players entered the transfer portal for Indiana this past offseason while two, Shay Ciezki and Jerni Kiaku, ran out of eligibility, making for ten departures. The […]

2 Indiana football greats named to College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Two Indiana football legends are under consideration to be named to the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame, per an official release from the NFF. Former Hoosier quarterback Antwaan Randle-El and running back Vaughn Dunbar are on the ballot for the class of 2027. Voting will take place among the 12,000 NFF members […]

Indiana’s Curt Cignetti and Fernando Mendoza named to TIME Sports 100

TIME Magazine is known for gauging the most influential people in the world from the annual Person of the Year feature to the TIME 100 listing the top 1oo such individuals. This time, they’ve ventured into specialty and listed the 100 most influential people in the world of sports, including two Hoosiers. Sam Jacobs, TIME’s […]

Bison Breakdown: What’s the new bar for Indiana football?

As defending National Champions, the Indiana Hoosiers are officially the center of the college football universe. Curt Cignetti’s voice and likeness are the backdrop for national TV ads now. Less accomplished coaches are bringing him up in appearances that have nothing to do with Indiana. The staff is landing visits and signing recruits of a […]

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian comments on Curt Cignetti’s approach at Indiana

Indiana and its head coach, Curt Cignetti, have been front of mind around college football following the Hoosiers’ run to the national championship last season, Cignetti’s second leading the program. That includes several facilities around the country, including those of Texas, one of the biggest brands in the sport. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian recently […]

Indiana women’s basketball hires Fred Williams as assistant coach

Indiana women’s basketball head coach Teri Moren is adding an experienced hand to her staff. Fred Williams, who was most recently an assistant coach at Florida for one season in 2025-26, is taking the same role at Indiana, per an official release. He’s held several different coaching positions throughout both college basketball and the WNBA, […]

Hoosiers Daily News: Indiana football lands two commitments on Wednesday

Indiana football’s recruiting hot streak entering the summer continued on Wednesday when the Hoosiers landed two targets, their 10th and 11th current commitments in the class of 2027. Get to know them more below: Here’s what to know about the Hoosiers today: ICYMI on The Crimson Quarry What they’re saying about the Hoosiers Around SB […]

Indiana football lands commitment from 4-star 2027 RB Da’Jon Talley-Rhodes

Indiana football’s recruiting hot streak continued on Wednesday when the Hoosiers landed the top prospect in Washington, D.C. Da’Jon Talley-Rhodes, a running back out of the nation’s capital, announced his commitment to the program via On3/Rivals on Wednesday evening. He chose the Hoosiers over offers from Penn State and Boston College, per Rivals national recruiting […]

Hoosiers Daily News: Men’s basketball starts summer workouts

It’s never too early for basketball season. Indiana men’s basketball’s summer program began this week when members of the 2026-27 roster arrived in Bloomington, several doing so for the first time after official visits during the spring. The Hoosiers reloaded through the transfer portal this offseason with a new-look group that’s inspired optimism in the […]

Indiana football lands commitment from 4-star DL Reinaldo Perez

Indiana football keeps loading up for the future of its defensive line through the high school recruiting pipeline. Reinaldo Perez, a defensive lineman in the class of 2027, announced his commitment to Indiana on Wednesday through On3/Rivals recruiting and transfer portal reporter Hayes Fawcett. He chose the Hoosiers over Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State and […]

Hoosiers Daily News: Curt Cignetti earns spot on College Football 27 Cover

After an undefeated season and the program’s first National Championship, Indiana’s Curt Cignetti has been featured on a a potential leaked cover of the 2027 edition of EA Sport College Football’s Deluxe Edition. The superstitious among us will note that the Madden curse is significant enough to warrant their own page on the NFL’s official […]

Indiana football lands commitment from 2027 safety Brady Scott

Indiana football keeps on adding to its incoming recruiting class as summer gets started. Brady Scott, a safety in the class of 2027, announced his commitment to Indiana on Sunday afternoon via his social media. He’s the Hoosiers’ ninth current commitment in the class and joins Rico Jackson in the safeties room. Scott attends Tabor […]

Hoosiers Daily News: Curt Cignetti comments on roster building in college football

Curt Cignetti became known around college football as the coach who just couldn’t help himself around a microphone from the moment he set foot in Bloomington. From his introduction at a men’s basketball game to his first signing day press conference, Indiana’s head football coach made national headlines for jokes and big proclamations alike. Rarely, […]

Indiana lands commitment from 4-star 2027 edge rusher Myles Smith

Indiana football landed its fifth commitment in two weeks on Thursday, adding onto a position the program has prioritized heavily since Curt Cignetti’s arrival two offseasons seasons ago. Myles Smith, a 4-star edge rusher in the class of 2027, announced his commitment to Indiana via social media yesterday afternoon. He chose the Hoosiers over offers […]

Indiana fans grade Darian DeVries’ offseason transfer portal haul

Indiana men’s basketball’s first season under head coach Darian DeVries ended in disappointment when the Hoosiers were left out of the NCAA Tournament on Selection Sunday. Worse yet, most members of the roster had either exhausted their eligibility or entered the transfer portal. The Hoosiers were facing another rebuild and DeVries entered the offseason looking […]

Indiana football receives expert prediction to land 2027 edge rusher Myles Smith

Indiana football’s fearsome defensive line held opposing running games in check while driving quarterbacks into the turf during the Hoosiers’ run to the national title this past season. The Hoosiers have emphasized building it for the long term through the high school ranks and are looking to land another talented defender. Greg Smith, a national […]

Hoosiers Daily News: Indiana men’s basketball schedule updates

Indiana men’s basketball’s second season under head coach Darian DeVries is slowly coming together. It was already a given that the Hoosiers were going to face Kentucky at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis given the four-game series agreed to by the programs years ago, but the date has moved up a month. On top of […]