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“I’m just so grateful to go out and play”: Tyler Morris is ready to make long-awaited return to the gridiron
After spending three seasons with the Michigan Wolverines, Tyler Morris transferred to Indiana in the 2025 offseason. The 5-foot-11, 185 pound wide receiver could not pass on the opportunity to join Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers. Morris was slated to have a role in Indiana’s offense in 2025, as a major contributor out of the [...]
Watch: CBS Sports goes behind the scenes with IU football players
Watch as IU football’s Carter Smith, Isaiah Jones, Charlie Becker and Tyrique Tucker gave behind the scenes access to CBS Sports. The foursome talked football, played golf, went fishing, shared Curt Cignetti stories, and much more. Indiana opens the 2026 season Saturday against North Texas in Bloomington at Noon ET. Video via CBS Sports College [...]
Hoosiers in the NFL: Live updates on which IU football players made 53-man rosters
Sunday marks cut down day in the NFL as teams scramble to get down to their 53-man rosters ahead of the 2026 season. Below is a summary of how roster moves impacted former Hoosiers in the NFL. Final rosters were due at 6 p.m. ET. Rosters continue to trickle in. This story will be updated. [...]
IU football’s defensive backs: Names to know, pick to click, predictions and outlook
After watching three weeks of practice and talking with the players and coaches this month, it’s time to take a final position-by-position look at IU football ahead of the 2026 season. Next up are the defensive backs. THE COACHES Both of the defensive back coaches were new hires for head coach Curt Cignetti in 2024. [...]
Watch: “Timeless” documentary on IU radio legend Don Fischer
Watch below the WTIU documentary Timeless: Don Fischer’s Half-Century Broadcasting IU Sports. The 30-minute documentary profiles the life of the IU football and basketball radio legend. Fischer is entering his 54th year as the play-by-play radio voice at Indiana. His career includes the 1976 undefeated basketball team, and the 2025 undefeated football team. Video via [...]
Mendoza to start rookie season as backup, Rourke No. 3 QB for 49ers
Indiana football’s last two starting quarterbacks will be with NFL teams this season. After being drafted No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders, Fernando Mendoza is of course going to be on the roster. The only question was whether he’d be the starter or the backup. The Raiders are sticking with their plan to [...]
IU football 2026 opponent overview, Week 9: Minnesota
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: Minnesota Date/Time/TV: Saturday, October 31, TBD Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana 2025 record/postseason result: 8-5, 5-4 Big Ten (20-17 win over New Mexico in the Rate Bowl) Overall returning production: [...]
IU basketball getting official visit from 2028 5-star Brady Pettigrew
IU basketball is getting a September official visit from class of 2028 5-star guard Brady Pettigrew, 247Sports national analyst Dushawn London is reporting. It’s one of nine officials he’ll take from September through January. Pettigrew will visit Bloomington the weekend of Sept. 18-20, London says. Pettigrew also visited IU last October on an unofficial visit. [...]
Here’s how IU AD Scott Dolson describes current state of renovation plans at Memorial Stadium
As you’ve likely read in recent weeks, IU has obtained a $50 million line of credit related to Memorial Stadium and is seeking another $150 million from the state. In an interview on Sidelines Stories with Tricia Whitaker and Sydney Parrish, IU AD Scott Dolson spoke about the plans for the $50 million, and the [...]
IU recommending early arrival for football opener to see national championship recognition
How will IU pay tribute to the 2025 national champions at the 2026 season opener? They’re not sharing anything specific, but the athletic department is recommending an early arrival inside Memorial Stadium so you don’t miss it. “I would recommend to get in the stands early because I think it will be some fun stuff [...]
IU football’s linebackers: Names to know, pick to click, predictions and outlook
After watching three weeks of practice and talking with the players and coaches this month, it’s time to take a final position-by-position look at IU football ahead of the 2026 season. Next up are the linebackers. THE COACHES Defensive coordinator Bryant Haines coaches the linebackers. In a recent interview, head coach Curt Cignetti said he [...]
A look at IU football in ESPN’s final SP+ update, power rankings, and CFP and bowl projections
Don’t worry, talking season is almost over. The first FBS college football game of the 2026 season kicks off Saturday at Noon ET, and your reigning national champion Indiana Hoosiers start the 2026 season exactly one week later. But until then, there’s a bit more preseason noise to discuss. Here’s where ESPN’s SP+ computer model [...]
Watch: IU football’s Curt Cignetti interviews on This is Football and Yahoo
Watch below a pair of interviews with IU coach Curt Cignetti released this week. He appeared on This is Football on ESPN with Kevin Clark, and on Yahoo with Jason Fitz and Caroline Fenton. Indiana opens the 2026 season on Sept. 5 against North Texas in Bloomington. For complete coverage of IU football, GO HERE. [...]
IU football’s defensive line: Names to know, pick to click, predictions and outlook
After watching three weeks of practice and talking with the players and coaches this month, it’s time to take a final position-by-position look at IU football ahead of the 2026 season. First up is the defensive line. THE COACHES Indiana has continuity with its defensive line coaches. Interior: Indiana native Pat Kuntz is in his [...]
ESPN lists IU football RB Khobie Martin as potential break out player of 2026
After Indiana lost running backs Kaelon Black and Roman Hemby following the 2025 season, snaps at the position are wide open this fall. ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg surveyed coaches in every Power 4 conference as well as others from the Group of 6 ranks to identify players set to emerge during the 2026 campaign, and IU [...]
Kyle Schwarber first in 2026 to 40 home runs as he edges closer to Hall of Fame
For the fourth time in the last five years, Kyle Schwarber has reached 40 home runs in a season. The former IU baseball and current Philadelphia Phillies star hit a three-run shot in Seattle Wednesday for his MLB-leading 40th of the season. It was also the 380th of his big league career. He’s batting .243 [...]
“Thanks Jake, I’m so excited”: State Farm releases new commercial with Curt Cignetti
Just ahead of the Peach Bowl in Atlanta, IU football coach Curt Cignetti was asked about an article in which a former player said he’s never happy. “I mean, there’s a lot of times I am happy, I just don’t show I’m happy,” Cignetti responded. “If I’m going to ask my players to go play [...]
IU basketball: Sam Alexis back to ineligible status after injunction is stayed pending appeal
Sam Alexis is not currently eligible to play for IU basketball in 2026-27. In the latest turn of events involving class of 2022 athletes seeking a fifth year of eligibility, The Tennessee Court of Appeals has issued an order staying the injunction granted to plaintiff athletes, including Alexis, pending appeal. The injunction grants a fifth [...]
ESPN includes seven from IU football in 2026 top-100 players, two in 2027 NFL Draft first round
A panel of five at ESPN collaborated to list the top-100 players in college football for 2026. As a clear sign of the depth of their high-end talent this year, Indiana was tied at seven with Texas Tech for the second-most players on this list after Oregon’s eight. For IU to have more players listed [...]
Watch: IU football WR Charlie Becker joins the Pat McAfee Show
Watch as IU football wideout Charlie Becker joined the Pat McAfee Show Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 and 208-pound Becker had 34 catches for 679 yards and four touchdowns in 2025, with almost all of that production coming over the last eight games. Indiana opens the 2026 season on Sept. 5 against North Texas in Bloomington. For [...]
Watch: IU football’s Tyler Morris, Mario Landino, Nico Radicic fall camp Q&As
BLOOMINGTON — Watch as IU football players Tyler Morris, Mario Landino and Nico Radicic met with the media Wednesday morning at Memorial Stadium. 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 [...]
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 [...]
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