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Tayven Jackson officially named starter for North Texas in opener vs. IU football
Trayce Jackson-Davis will probably be rooting against his alma mater on Sept. 5. His brother Tayven Jackson will be the week one starter at quarterback for the North Texas Mean Green when they come to Bloomington to kick off the 2026 season. Jackson won the starter job after a fall camp competition according to multiple [...]
Documentary featuring IU broadcasting legend Don Fischer premieres this week
On August 28 at 6:30 p.m., WTIU will premiere Timeless: Don Fischer’s Half-Century Broadcasting IU Sports, a new documentary from Indiana Public Media celebrating the legendary voice of IU football and basketball. Before the statewide television premiere, fans will have an opportunity to see the film in one of the most iconic venues in Indiana University athletics. [...]
Big Ten issues formal rules on NFL to NCAA path
The Big Ten Conference has formally taken the lead in banning former NFL players from playing football for members of the league. On Tuesday afternoon the conference put out a statement. “The Big Ten Conference announced Tuesday the unanimous adoption of a conference rule to prohibit football players who have signed a professional contract, were [...]
Kirk Herbstreit is giving IU football the edge over Ohio State in 2026
Well-known football media personality Kirk Herbstreit was one of many casting shade on Indiana following its first round loss in the 2024 College Football Playoff. Herbstreit famously said IU was “not a team that should have been on that field” following its 27-17 defeat against Notre Dame in South Bend. But Indiana went out and [...]
Report suggests Big Ten is making rule to ban players from returning from NFL
With every new day it seems a twist or turn arrives as it relates to the eligibility of college athletes. On Tuesday morning, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported on X the Big Ten is going to pass a rule that prohibits league teams from rostering players who have been in the NFL. “Sources: The Big Ten [...]
Here is IU basketball’s full nonconference schedule for 2026-27
IU basketball announced its full nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season. Here are the 12 games the Hoosiers will play outside of Big Ten action: Nov. 2, 2026: vs. Eastern Illinois, at Bloomington Nov. 5, 2026: vs. Bellarmine, at Bloomington Nov. 9, 2026: vs. Syracuse, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis Nov. 12, 2026: vs. Tennessee Tech, [...]
“You can’t use that” — the viral Curt Cignetti moment before he arrived at IU
The viral moments started before Curt Cignetti showed up in Bloomington. Did you know — in his last season at James Madison, Cignetti took the video replay review process into his own hands? Literally. On Sept. 23, 2023, Utah State scored a touchdown on a fake field goal against JMU to the delight of the [...]
IU basketball to host UCF as part of 2026-27 nonconference slate
Indiana will face the University of Central Florida at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday Dec. 12. That’s according to the schedule announced by UCF on Monday. The game will mark the first ever meeting between the schools in men’s basketball. A member of the Big 12 Conference, UCF is led by head coach Johnny [...]
IU women’s basketball releases 2026-27 nonconference schedule
Fans will have plenty of opportunities to see IU women’s basketball in Bloomington this season. The Hoosiers will play 13 non-conference games including 11 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall as part of their 2026-27 schedule. The season begins on Nov. 3 when IU hosts Florida Gulf Coast. Indiana won’t face a high major team until [...]
IU football notebook: CB Harris has tweaked knee, WR Morris the likely punt returner
IU football coach Curt Cignetti met with the media on Monday and shared some insights on the depth chart and an injury to a key player during fall camp. — On quarterback Josh Hoover, Cignetti says there’s no question he’s seen improvement and more confidence. He reminded how the IU offense struggled in week one [...]
Watch: IU football coach Curt Cignetti recaps third week of 2026 fall camp
Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti met with the media on Monday afternoon in Bloomington. The third-year IU coach discussed a number of position battles and other topics as the Hoosiers near the start of the 2026 campaign. Indiana opens the season on Sept. 5 against North Texas at Memorial Stadium. For complete coverage [...]
Here are the stats for former IU football players in the NFL from exhibition week 2
Below is a summary of how former IU football players performed in week one of the 2026 NFL preseason: Fernando Mendoza, QB (Las Vegas Raiders) — 8 of 15 passing for 86 yards and an interception. E.J. Williams, WR (Las Vegas Raiders) — 1 reception for 6 yards. Roman Hemby, RB (Las Vegas Raiders) — [...]
IU football fall camp practice notes — Week 3
Here are some quick notes from week three at IU football’s 2026 fall camp: — Practice always moves with good pace, but by Friday of this past week, you could tell we were just two weeks away from the 2026 season. The flow was crisp, as the players spent just five or so minutes on [...]
Watch: Scenes from IU football’s 2026 fall camp
Watch below scenes from the first three weeks of IU football’s 2026 fall camp in Bloomington. The reigning national champion Hoosiers open the 2026 season on Sept. 5 against North Texas at Memorial Stadium. The video is via IU Athletics. For complete coverage of IU football, GO HERE. The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re [...]
Your Stories: More than 80-year IU football fan just missed title run — but left enduring legacy
Indiana’s 2025 national championship brought a wave of emotions throughout Hoosier Nation. TDH reader David Hudson shared the story of his father Kenneth, and how IU football has been weaved into his family for generations. Hope you enjoy his story as much as we did. —————————– A SEASON SHORT January 19, 2026 is undoubtedly the [...]
Watch: IU AD Scott Dolson joins former IU golf Steve Wheatcroft
Watch as IU AD Scott Dolson sat down for a lengthy interview with former professional golfer Steve Wheatcroft. Wheatcroft is an IU alumnus who played golf for the Hoosiers. The pair discuss Dolson’s tenure as IU AD, the football turnaround story, the state of college athletics, and much more. The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble [...]
IU basketball in final 10 for 2027 5-star PG Nasir Anderson, other quick recruiting notes
Class of 2027 Prolific Prep guard Nasir Anderson dropped his Top 10 list on Saturday. Ranked the No. 3 point guard in his class by 247Sports, the 6-foot-4 Anderson is considering Kentucky, North Carolina, UConn, Providence, Syracuse, Indiana, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia, per Sam Kayser. Highlights of Anderson are below. You can read more [...]
Watch list season: IU football’s Hoover, Becker, Osunsanmi, Jones, Hardy, Tucker all recognized this week
The preseason recognition continues to roll in for No. 6 Indiana. IU football quarterback Josh Hoover was named this week to the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Preseason Watch List, a list that includes 30 of the nation’s top returning college quarterbacks. The 2025 award was won by Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza. Hoover is one of [...]
Watch: IU football coach Curt Cignetti interviews with Pat Forde and Scott Van Pelt
Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti sat down for interviews with Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated, and Scott Van Pelt of ESPN. Indiana opens the 2026 season on Sept. 5 against North Texas in Bloomington. For complete coverage of IU football, GO HERE. The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” You [...]
IU football 2026 opponent overview, Week 8: Michigan
College football season is rapidly approaching, with fall camp underway. We’re going through Indiana’s schedule to look ahead at all 12 opponents for 2026. Opponent: Michigan Date/Time/TV: Saturday, October 24, TBD Location: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan 2025 record/postseason result: 9-4, 7-2 Big Ten (41-27 loss to Texas in the Citrus Bowl) Overall returning production: [...]
Tenth Circuit grants NCAA stay request: How it impacts IU’s Alexis, Daley and Wyatt
The latest twist in an effort to play a fifth season by class of 2022 athletes arrived via a court decision Friday morning. And it directly impacts the game eligibility of IU football defensive ends Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt. The nationwide injunction that cleared a path for Daley and Wyatt to play for the [...]
Watch: IU football RBs Khobie Martin, Lee Beebe, Jr. and Turbo Richard fall camp Q&As
BLOOMINGTON — Watch as IU football running backs Khobie Martin, Lee Beebe, Jr. and Turbo Richard met with the media following practice Friday morning. The trio is expected to share running back snaps this season for the Hoosiers. Indiana opens the 2026 season on Sept. 5 against North Texas at Memorial Stadium. For complete coverage [...]
IU football OT Carter Smith feeling strong, still with something to prove in 2026
Indiana All-American left tackle Carter Smith is on track to start the season opener against North Texas on Sept. 5. Would Smith even still be in Bloomington if not for a late first half injury in the national championship game against Miami? That’s a question that might never be answered, but the Hoosiers are happy [...]
Watch: IU football coach Curt Cignetti sits down with CBS Sports’ Rick Neuheisel
Watch as IU football coach Curt Cignetti sat down with Rick Neuheisel of CBS Sports. The pair discussed Indiana’s national title, quarterback Josh Hoover, the defensive line, and more. The Hoosiers open the 2026 season on Sept. 5 against North Texas at Memorial Stadium. Video via CBS Sports College Football on YouTube. For complete coverage [...]
IU football: Curt Cignetti’s radio show schedule for 2026 at new Bloomington location
IU broadcasting legend Don Fischer is set to begin his 54th season as the radio voice of Hoosier football. Before the season opener, Fischer will kick off year three of his weekly radio show with head coach Curt Cignetti. Inside Indiana Football begins Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. ET. The live show has a [...]