Football

Dec 7, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; ESPN announcer Paul Finebaum before the 2024 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The pundit has never been high on Indiana - or the Big Ten as a whole - but has recently shifted his stance.

Football

The pundit has never been high on Indiana - or the Big Ten as a whole - but has recently shifted his stance.

Recent Articles

Indiana Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti walks the sidelines during the 112th annual Rose Bowl game against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Football

Indiana and Miami meet Monday in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Here's the time and TV info, point spread and over/under, key stats and more.

Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Brunner (56) is shown during their game Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin beat Buffalo 38-17.Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Football

The Hoosiers landed Wisconsin transfer Joe Brunner on Wednesday. Here's everything to know about the pick-up.

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti reacts on stage after the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Football

On the verge of winning everything, Curt Cignetti still works as if he's won nothing. Indiana football has adopted the mentality entering the College Football Playoff National Championship Game vs. Miami.

Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman against the NC State Wolfpack at Hard Rock Stadium.

Football

Corey Hetherman was on current Indiana coach Curt Cignetti's staff at James Madison, and now he's Miami's defensive coordinator.

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) celebrates a win over the Oregon Ducks in the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Football

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza's father was high school teammates with Miami head coach Mario Cristobal.

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) reacts after the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Football

Heisman Trophy winners have a spotty track record of postseason success. Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the first to win two games — and he's eyeing a third.

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti walks up the sidelines Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, during the 112th annual Rose Bowl game in Pasadena. Indiana Hoosiers defeated Alabama Crimson Tide, 38-3.

Football

The analytics aren't as convinced the Hoosiers are extremely heavy favorites for the national championship - at least not ESPN's FPI.

Nov 8, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti walks off the field following the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium.

Football

What Penn State did to Indiana that logic would tell you, Miami should be able to make difficult on the Hoosiers next week.

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is interviewed as confetti falls Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, after defeating the Oregon Ducks in the Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Football

The computers have been really high on Indiana the second half of the season, and see good things for the Hoosiers against Miami.

Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback A.J. Harris (4) celebrates a pass breakup against Oregon during the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Football

A.J. Harris began his career at Georgia before becoming a two-year starter at Penn State.

Football

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti previewed the Hoosiers' looming CFP National Championship Game vs. Miami during a virtual call with reporters Monday.

Jan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Amare Ferrell (1) Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium.

Football

Indiana football starting safety Amare Ferrell will be back with the Hoosiers in 2026.

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti raises the Peach Bowl trophy after defeating the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Football

Indiana had always been known as a basketball school with five national championship banners, but Curt Cignetti's arrival in Bloomington has come with a shift in perception.

Dec 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Tulane Green Wave wide receiver Shazz Preston (7) runs against the North Texas Mean Green during the first half in the 2025 American Championship at Yulman Stadium.

Football

Indiana football landed Tulane receiver Shazz Preston in the transfer portal Monday afternoon.

Football

Leading Indiana football to a 15-0 record has led to various bonuses in coach Curt Cignetti's contract, and more could be coming as the Hoosiers pursue the College Football Playoff National Championship. Here's a full breakdown.

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti during the CFP semifinal at the Peach Bowl against the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Football

Miami has home field advantage, but the Hoosiers won their first two CFP games in convincing fashion.

Nov 22, 2025; Missoula, MT, USA; Montana Grizzlies wide receiver Michael Wortham (6) is pushed out of bounds by Montana State Bobcats defensive back Carson Williams (8) during the first half at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

Football

Indiana football added to its transfer portal class Sunday with the commitment of Montana State cornerback Carson Williams.

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) reacts after the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Football

For the first time in nearly 30 years, college football's national champion will be an Adidas school.

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti raises the trophy after the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Football

Indiana football never beats itself. To beat the Hoosiers requires 60 minutes of perfection. Nobody's proven up for the challenge — all the way to the national title game.

Indiana Hoosiers defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) intercepts a pass intended for Oregon Ducks wide receiver Malik Benson (4) and runs it back for a touchdown Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, during the Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Football

Within 11 seconds of Friday night's Peach Bowl, Indiana football cornerback D'Angelo Ponds set the tone for the Hoosiers' convincing victory over Oregon.

Football

Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza spoke to reporters after beating Oregon in the Peach Bowl. Here's what Mendoza said in his press conference.

Jan 9, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is interviewed after the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Football

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti met with the media Friday night after defeating Oregon in the Peach Bowl. Here's what Cignetti told reporters.

Football

There is a new Boogeyman on the college football block and it's beyond frightening.

Football

From defensive dominance to Fernando Mendoza's brilliance, here are three takeaways from Indiana football's win over Oregon in the College Football Playoff semifinals.