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Indiana Hoosiers place kicker Nicolas Radicic (39) gets ready to hit a field goal  in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium.

Perfection Is The Standard Indiana Kicker Nicolas Radicic Holds Himself To

Nicolas Radicic was as close to automatic as any kicker in college football in 2024. It’s the standard he demands from himself.

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Indiana Hoosiers place kicker Nicolas Radicic (39) gets ready to hit a field goal  in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium.
Football

Perfection Is The Standard Indiana Kicker Nicolas Radicic Holds Himself To

Nicolas Radicic was as close to automatic as any kicker in college football in 2024. It’s the standard he demands from himself.

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General view of a University of Indiana Hoosiers logo flag at Memorial Stadium.
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Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Jailin Walker (2) celebrates the sack of Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Browne (15) in the second half at Memorial Stadium.
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Several Former Indiana Football Players Sign Contracts With NFL Teams

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Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke (9) looks to throw during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium.
Football

How Do CJ West And Kurtis Rourke Fit Within Indiana’s NFL Draft History?

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Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke (9) warms up before the first-round game of the College Football Playoff.
Football

Indiana Quarterback Kurtis Rourke Is Drafted By San Francisco 49ers

Kurtis Rourke was drafted in the seventh round by the San Francisco 49ers. He joins Indiana teammate CJ West on the Niners.

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Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke (9) throws during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium.
Football

WATCH: Kurtis Rourke Highlights From His Indiana Career

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Indiana's Aiden Fisher (4) and CJ West (8) celebrate West's sack of Maryland's Billy Edwards Jr. (9) during the Indiana versus Maryland football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
Football

WATCH: CJ West Highlights From His Indiana Career

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Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman CJ West (8) and linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) celebrate after a defensive stop against the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at Memorial Stadium.
Football

Indiana Defensive Tackle CJ West Selected By San Francisco 49ers In NFL Draft

CJ West, who was chosen in the fourth round, becomes the first player selected directly from Indiana since 2022.

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Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman CJ West (8) celebrates after bringing down Maryland Terrapins quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) during the first half at Memorial Stadium.
Football

Indiana NFL Draft Hopefuls Still Available As Final Rounds Take Place On Saturday

No former Hoosiers were picked in the second or third rounds conducted on Friday. The fourth to seventh rounds take place on Saturday.

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Decatur Central Hawks Kasmir Hicks (7) celebrates a touchdown Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, during the Class 5A state final matchup between Warsaw Commmunity and Decatur Central at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Football

Versatile Defensive Back Kasmir Hicks Commits To Indiana Football

Kasmir Hicks, from 5A state champions Decatur Central, is the first Indiana-based player from Class of 2026 recruiting class.

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A view of Indiana Hoosiers helmet before the game against the Michigan Wolverines  at Memorial Stadium.
Football

Indiana Football Gets Commitment From Defensive Tackle Rodney White

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Indiana's Lee Beebe Jr. (29) takes the handoff during spring football practice on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Football

Lee Beebe Jr. Is An Underdog Story In Indiana Backfield

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Jun 7, 2023; Austin, TX, USA; The NCAA logo on the infield during the NCAA Track & Field Championships at Mike A. Myers Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Judge Wilken: House Settlement Will Be Denied If Roster Limits Aren’t Phased In

U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken ruled on Wednesday that the landmark House settlement will not be approved unless athletes with roster spots have their spots grandfathered in.

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Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti during spring football practice on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Football

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Football

Indiana Bolsters Pass Rush With Addition Of Stephen Daley, Kellan Wyatt

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Indiana defensive lineman CJ West (DL39) looks on during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Football

What Is The Conventional Wisdom On Indiana NFL Draft Prospects?

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Basketball showing the IU logo before the game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Eastern Washington Eagles at Assembly Hall. Eastern Washington Eagles beats Indiana Hoosiers by the score of 86-84.
Basketball

Hoosier Roundtable Podcast: What's Going On With The Basketball Transfer Portal?

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Grandview's Henry Ohlinger runs in a Division VI, Region 23 final Nov. 22, 2024, at Westerville Central. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
Football

Highly-Touted Ohio Prospect Henry Ohlinger Commits To Indiana

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Indiana Media School Associate Dean Galen Clavio, former Indiana women's basketball player Sydney Parrish and former football player Mike Katic pose at Starlight Distillery on Friday.
Basketball

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Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Marcus Burris Jr. (92) celebrate after a sack against the Florida International Panthers during the second half at Memorial Stadium.
Football

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Indiana's Aiden Fisher (4) during spring football practice on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Football

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Indiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti watches as the Hoosiers get ready before the start of the Indiana football spring game at Memorial Stadium on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Football

What Curt Cignetti Said After Indiana's Spring Football Game

Curt Cignetti spoke to the media after Indiana's Spring Game and talked about the progress the Hoosiers have made throughout the spring.

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Indiana's Fernando Mendoza (15) passes during the Indiana football spring game at Memorial Stadium on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Football

Indiana Spring Game Showcases Stout Run Game, Opportunistic Defense

Several primary contributors didn’t participate or played sparingly as the Spring Game concluded spring football activity for Indiana.

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Troy Trojans guard Tayton Conerway (12) works out with guard Braydon Whitaker (21) during NCAA Tournament First Round Practiceat Fiserv Forum.
Basketball

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