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IU football secondary heard the weak link talk…and took it personally
IU’s secondary wrestles with early setbacks after both starters—cornerbacks Jamari Sharve and A.J. Harris—suffer injuries in the season‑opening game versus North Texas. Harris missed most of the first five contests, while Sharve sat out week two. Despite the turmoil and the loss of All‑American D’Angelo Ponds, safety Amare Ferrell fuels a “take it personally” mentality, and the unit rebounds as Harris returns against Nebraska. The revamped back end limits Heisman favorite Jeremiah Smith to four catches, racks up 13 sacks in three games, and Ferrell notch three interceptions, tying for third on IU’s all‑time list with 11. Coach Curt Cignetti cites the growing chemistry as a turning point for the Hoosiers’ defense.
Watch: Q&As with IU football’s Bray Lynch and Amare Ferrell — Minnesota week
Indiana’s star running backs Bray Lynch and Amare Ferrell sit down for a live Q&A at Memorial Stadium ahead of the Hoosiers’ clash with Minnesota on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. The No. 4 Hoosiers (7‑1) look to extend their winning streak against the 5‑2 Gophers. Video highlights from the session are available via Jack Rizzo for The Daily Hoosier.
Here’s what Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck said about playing IU football
Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck previewed the upcoming clash with Indiana, noting the Hoosiers’ elite D-line (ranked No. 1 nationally) and the versatility of receivers Nick Marsh and Charlie Becker. Fleck praised their size, speed, route breadth, blocking ability, and clutch catching, while also highlighting Indiana’s disciplined linebackers and hard‑hitting secondary. He acknowledged the challenge of facing a top‑five team (Indiana 7‑1, No. 4) that boasts a national‑championship pedigree. The teams meet Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET in Bloomington on CBS.
Here’s how former IU football players did in week seven of the NFL season
Week 7 spotlights Indiana alumni across the NFL, highlighted by Kaelon Black’s first career touchdown for the San Francisco 49ers (12 carries for 63 yards, 1 TD). Other standouts include Raiders’ backup QB Fernando Mendoza (6‑of‑8, 48 yards), Giants LB Micah McFadden (10 tackles, 2 TFL), Jets rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. (5 receptions, 115 yards, 1 TD) and Chiefs tackle Kahlil Benson (53 offensive snaps, starter at left tackle). Several former Hoosiers were inactive or on IR, while practice‑squad players saw limited special‑teams action. The roundup provides snap counts and season totals for each IU alumnus.
Radio show: IU basketball coach Darian DeVries recaps three exhibition wins
Indiana University head coach Darian DeVries joins legendary broadcaster Don Fischer on the Inside Indiana Basketball radio show to dissect the Hoosiers' flawless 3‑0 exhibition run and preview the 2026‑27 season. DeVries highlights key performances before the team's first regular‑season game on Nov. 2 against Eastern Illinois in Bloomington.
ESPN College GameDay picks site in heart of IU campus for Saturday
ESPN’s College GameDay heads to Bloomington for its third ever visit and the first ever from an on‑campus site. The three‑hour broadcast runs from 9 a.m. to noon ET on Saturday, Oct. 31, live at Showalter Fountain, the historic centerpiece of IU’s Fine Arts Plaza. Hosts include Rece Davis, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban and Kirk Herbstreit. Later that day No. 4 Indiana (7‑1) faces Minnesota (5‑2) at 3:30 p.m. ET in Memorial Stadium. The fountain’s restored fish sculptures will be on national TV, highlighting IU’s traditions ahead of the game.
IU football: Defensive snap counts and position notes from win at Michigan
Indiana climbs to 7-1 after a 13-6 overtime triumph at Michigan, bolstered by a dominant defense. The Hoosiers racked up 21 QB pressures on 42 drop backs, with Tobi Osunsanmi posting a season‑high two sacks (nine total) and 13.5 TFLs. Linebacker Rolijah Hardy recorded six pressures, two sacks (including the game‑ending play) and led the team with nine tackles. Safety Amare Ferrell earned the top PFF grade with a third interception in two weeks, while cornerback A.J. Harris logged two pass breakups and eight tackles. Full defensive snap counts and position notes follow.
IU football notebook: Josh Hoover expected to be fine for Minnesota
Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover, nursing a shoulder injury from the Ohio State game, is expected to be ready for the home matchup against Minnesota on Oct. 26. Coach Curt Cignetti admits the passing game lagged against Michigan but anticipates improvement, noting Minnesota’s strong pass defense (11th nationally, 165.1 yards allowed). The Hoosiers boast a sturdy red‑zone defense—allowing only two touchdowns in 10 trips—and special teams shine after solid punts from Billy Gowers and field goals by Nico Radicic. Health remains a bright spot, with no players listed as questionable entering the game.
Watch: IU football coach Curt Cignetti Monday Q&A — Minnesota week
Indiana's football coach Curt Cignetti fielded media questions Monday ahead of the Hoosiers' home clash with No. 4 Minnesota on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. Indiana sits 7‑1 and looks to maintain its surge as the game approaches.
IU football game nine: Early odds, projections, details for Minnesota
Indiana (7-1, No. 4) hosts Minnesota (5-2) in a Halloween showdown at Memorial Stadium Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. After a 35‑14 loss in 2021, the Hoosiers aim to extend their recent four‑game winning streak against the Gophers, who are coming off a 13‑10 win over Iowa. Odds favor Indiana by 19.5 points, with ESPN’s FPI giving a 96% win probability and SP+ projecting a 34‑11 victory. Minnesota, led by QB Drake Lindsey (9 TDs, 6 INTs), ranks No. 95 offense and No. 39 defense nationally. Expect cloudy, mild weather and a packed stadium for the matchup.
Full game rewatch: IU basketball exhibition vs. North Carolina
Watch the condensed replay of Indiana University's exhibition basketball game against North Carolina on Oct. 18, where the Hoosiers dominate 76-58 thanks to a 26-point burst from reserve guard Bryce Lindsay. The win sets the tone ahead of IU's season opener on Nov. 2 versus Eastern Illinois. Video is provided by the Big Ten Network.
Offensive snap counts and position notes from IU football’s win at Michigan
Indiana snaps a historic 13-6 overtime win at Michigan, its first triumph in Ann Arbor since 1967, improving to 7-1. The recap breaks down offensive snap counts and position notes: QB Josh Hoover struggles with a shoulder issue and earns the lowest PFF grade; the ground game averages 4.0 yards per carry with Turbo Richard seeing more snaps but Lee Beebe, Jr. posting a higher 4.7-yard average. Receivers see almost no action after halftime, with Charlie Becker earning the top PFF grade and Davion Chandler absent. Tight end Brock Schott catches a decisive 21‑yard overtime pass, while the line allows just two pressures, both by left guard Drew Evans. Full snap totals (54 offensive plays) are listed for each player.
Watch: IU basketball’s Darian DeVries, Trent Sisley talk exhibition win over WKU
Indiana basketball coach Darian DeVries and sophomore forward Trent Sisley field questions after the Hoosiers’ 79‑74 exhibition victory over Western Kentucky. The win sets a positive tone as Indiana gears up for its season opener on Nov. 2 against Eastern Illinois. The post includes a video recap and links to detailed game stats and full coverage.
Quick notes, observations, stats from IU basketball’s 79-74 exhibition win over WKU
Indiana edged Western Kentucky 79-74 in an exhibition on Oct. 24, overturning a 51-40 deficit with a 39-23 run. Freshmen Sam Alexis, Bryce Lindsay and Prince‑Alexander Moody sparked the comeback, contributing 14 of the final 39 points, while Lindsay led the team with 20. Starting guard Markus Burton struggled after a hand slip, going 1‑for‑11, and the starters shot poorly overall (32.3% from three, 62.2% on 37 FT). WKU’s star Teagan Moore poured in 30 points, but IU’s defense forced 13 turnovers and held WKU to 36.9% shooting. The Hoosiers open the 2026‑27 season on Nov. 2 vs. Eastern Illinois.
Live updates and discussion: Indiana vs. Western Kentucky
Indiana's Hoosiers face Western Kentucky in a preseason exhibition at Evansville's Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, Oct. 25, with tip‑off at 4 p.m. ET. The game streams live on BTN Plus and features Indiana starters Aiden Sherrell, Samet Yigitoglu, Jaeden Mustaf, Darren Harris and Markus Burton. Commentary comes from Jay Wilson, Chloe Marotta, and the IU Radio Network crew. Live updates and a discussion thread are provided throughout the matchup.
IU football climbs in AP poll following overtime win over Michigan
Indiana’s football team surges to No. 4 in the AP poll after a 13‑6 overtime victory at Michigan on Oct. 24, moving up two spots. The Hoosiers share the same rank in the Coaches Poll, trailing Miami, Ohio State and Georgia, and received no first‑place votes. Other Big Ten teams in the AP Top 25 include UCLA (7), Northwestern (20) and Wisconsin (25). Indiana next hosts Minnesota on Oct. 26 at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.
ESPN College GameDay is coming to Bloomington for IU football vs. Minnesota
ESPN’s College GameDay returns to Bloomington this weekend as Indiana hosts Minnesota at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. The network announced the live pre‑game show on Twitter, marking the second full GameDay edition in Bloomington—the first was in 2024 when the Hoosiers beat Washington. Indiana will be featured on national TV for the fourth consecutive week, following three FOX Big Noon Kickoff appearances. Rece Davis hosts alongside analysts Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee and Nick Saban, with the set expected outside the South End Zone.
IU basketball concludes exhibition play Sunday in Evansville vs. WKU
Indiana men’s basketball wraps up its preseason exhibition slate on Sunday, Oct. 25, with a 4 p.m. ET showdown against Western Kentucky at the Ford Center in Evansville. The Hoosiers enter the game 2‑0 (wins over Butler 96‑68 and North Carolina 76‑58) and maintain a 4‑0 record in Evansville, having previously defeated WKU 65‑55 in 1994. WKU returns conference‑top scorer Teagan Moore (18.7 pts, 5.6 reb) and guard Armelo Boone (10.9 pts, 6.1 reb). The game airs on B1G+ with live radio on the IU Radio Network.
Defending every inch: Bryant Haines’ unit saves the day at Michigan
Bryant Haines’ defense propelled No. 6 Indiana to a 13-6 upset over Michigan at Ann Arbor on Oct. 24, 2026. The unit shut out the Wolverines for the entire game, limiting them to 224 yards and zero touchdowns, and forced a goal‑to‑goal field‑goal miss and a turnover on downs in overtime. Highlights included 10 tackles for loss, four sacks, four pass breakups and two takeaways, with safety Amare Ferrell returning an interception and Tobi Osunsanmi delivering a crucial sack on a third‑and‑goal play. Haines, earning $3 million a year, earned high praise from coach Curt Cignetti and teammates for his play‑calling and leadership.
“He was big time”: Josh Hoover persevered through an injury to deliver for IU football in overtime
Indiana snaps a 57‑year drought at Michigan Stadium with a 13‑6 overtime win on Oct. 24, 2026, thanks to starting QB Josh Hoover’s heroic play despite an arm and wrist injury from the previous week’s Ohio State game. Hoover, limited to 7‑of‑17 for 60 yards and an interception in regulation, stayed in the game while backup Grant Wilson waited. In overtime he connected with tight end Brock Schott for 21 yards and then ran it in himself for the only touchdown, earning coach Curt Cignetti’s praise for playing “big time.” The victory marks IU’s first win at the Big House since 1967.
Watch: IU football’s Hoover, Osunsanmi, Jones, Hardy and Ferrell talk Michigan win
Indiana University football players Josh Hoover, Tobi Osunsanmi, Isaiah Jones, Rolijah Hardy and Amare Ferrell break down the Hoosiers’ 13-6 overtime victory over Michigan on Saturday. The video interview, filmed by Jack Rizzo and Mike Schumann for The Daily Hoosier, captures key moments and player insights from the upset win.
Watch: IU football coach Curt Cignetti talks win over Michigan
Indiana’s head coach Curt Cignetti breaks down the Hoosiers’ 13‑6 overtime upset of Michigan on October 24, 2026. He cites three key reasons for the win and highlights pivotal stats that swung the game. The post links to a quick recap of the victory and a full coverage hub for IU football, inviting fans to follow the Daily Hoosier on X, Facebook, and Instagram for ongoing updates.
IU football: Three quick reasons the Hoosiers beat Michigan, highlights, stats
Indiana upsets Michigan 13-6 at Michigan Stadium, improving to 7-1 (4-1 Big Ten). The Hoosiers’ defense limits Michigan to 224 yards, records 10 tackles for loss and three sacks (two by Tobi Osunsanmi), and bends without breaking in the red zone. Key turnovers—Isaiah Jones’s fumble recovery and Amare Ferrell’s interception—set up Nico Radicic’s field goals. Offense struggles, with QB Josh Hoover completing just 8 of 18 passes for 81 yards, but he scores the winning touchdown in overtime. Indiana heads home to meet Minnesota next week.
Live updates and discussion: INDIANA 13 MICHIGAN 6 (FINAL-OVERTIME)
Indiana upends Michigan 13-6 in overtime on Oct. 24, 2026, ending the week‑eight clash at Michigan Stadium. A 4‑yard rush by junior RB Josh Hoover scores the decisive OT TD after both teams exchange field goals and multiple turnovers in regulation. Michigan’s kicker Trey Butkowski hits two field goals (26 and 29 yards) but misses a third, while Indiana’s defense forces three interceptions, including a pick‑six return to the IU 13. The game, televised on FOX, sees Indiana improve to 6‑1 while Michigan falls to 4‑2.
IU football game day: Indiana at Michigan primer and prediction
Indiana heads to Ann Arbor on Oct. 24 for a week‑8 showdown with Michigan, entering as a 7½‑point favorite (6‑1 vs. 4‑2). A win would be IU’s first in the Wolverines’ 107,601‑seat stadium since 1967 and their second straight victory over Michigan. Coach Curt Cignetti (33‑3 at IU) faces first‑year Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham. Michigan’s offense, led by QB Bryce Underwood and receiver JJ Buchanan, has k‑y yardage and a strong fourth‑down conversion rate, but has lost three of its last four home games to IU. Kickoff is noon ET on FOX.
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