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Hoosiers Juggle Recruits, Fatigue, Slumps and Rankings
Gridiron Gold Rush: Seven Recruits in the Hoosier Spotlight Fresh off a national title, Indiana football dangled offers to seven high school stars, including two five-star gems. Tailback Landen Williams-Callis (the nation’s No. 3 RB) and safety Giovanni Tuggle (top defensive back) headline the class. Also on IU’s radar are versatile defensive backs Jayden Evans…
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Indiana’s Rollercoaster: Recruits, Records, Rematches
Hoosiers Flip Script with Two Quad 1 Stunners After a four-game skid that had fans Googling “panic button,” Indiana rattled off wins over Rutgers (82–59), archrival Purdue (72–67) and UCLA (98–97 in double OT) in just eight days. Those marquee Quad 1 victories vaulted the Hoosiers back onto the NCAA Tournament bubble, improving their NET…
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Indiana Basketball: Reed Bailey’s Rise and USC Preview
Bailey Breaks Out at Pauley Pavilion Reed Bailey, Indiana’s senior forward, exploded for a season-high 24 points in the Hoosiers’ 98–97 double-overtime victory at UCLA. After his left-handed layup drew a foul late in regulation, Bailey sank the free throw to complete a personal 7–0 run that turned a tie into a nine-point lead with…
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Indiana QB Mendoza: Addicted to Winning Highs
From Backup Tears to Championship Obsession Fernando Mendoza’s rise from an overlooked 11-year-old backup crying in his bedroom to Indiana’s Heisman-winning quarterback is nothing short of miraculous. After an unbeaten 16-0 season—culminating in victories over Ohio State, Alabama, Oregon, and Miami—Mendoza not only hoisted the Heisman Trophy but also sealed the College Football Playoff National…
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Jasai Miles Ignites Hoosiers with Timely Breakout
Miles Sparks Indiana’s Sudden Basketball Renaissance After months of sparse playing time and frustrating dry spells, Indiana junior guard Jasai Miles erupted onto the scene with a decisive right-wing three that capped a 13-0 run against No. 12 Purdue at Assembly Hall. That clutch bucket, which gave the Hoosiers their largest lead of the night,…
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Hoosiers Hit the Road and Brace for Ankle Drama
Road Trip Preview: Indiana vs. UCLA Showdown After upsetting No. 12 Purdue 72-67 at home, the Indiana Hoosiers embark on a two-game western swing, starting at Pauley Pavilion against the undefeated-at-home UCLA Bruins. The Jan. 31 tip-off at 5 p.m. ET will air on Peacock with Guy Huberman and Matt Muehlebach on the call. IU…
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Hoosiers’ Rivalry Lockdown and Championship Dominance
40 Minutes of Torture: How Indiana Ground Down Braden Smith In the latest Indiana–Purdue showdown, the Hoosiers leaned on relentless defense to stifle Purdue’s star point guard Braden Smith, forcing a last-second miss and securing a 72–67 victory. Senior transfer Conor Enright shadowed Smith for the full 40 minutes, limiting him to 14 points on…
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From Hoops Revival to Championship Trophy Triumph
Indiana Basketball Awakens with Rivalry Roar The Hoosiers stunned No. 12 Purdue 72-67 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in a night charged by a capacity crowd, marking Indiana’s first Quad 1 win under coach Darian DeVries. Football coach Curt Cignetti, fresh off a national championship, joined the fray courtside, bringing extra pomp to a rivalry…
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Indiana-Purdue Showdown: Ratings, Rivalry, and Rising Stars
Nick Dorn’s Unexpected Rise While Conerway Nursess Ankle With Tayton Conerway sidelined by an ankle injury, sixth-year guard Nick Dorn stepped into the starting lineup and delivered a season-high 23 points and six 3-pointers in Indiana’s 82-59 rout of Rutgers. Having recovered from offseason foot surgery, Dorn has blossomed into a reliable floor-spacer—shooting 45.1% from…
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Hoosiers’ NFL Draft Exit and Rivalry Showdown
Omar Cooper Jr. Trades College Glory for NFL Dream Redshirt junior wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. is foregoing his final year of eligibility to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. Cooper led Indiana with 69 receptions, 937 yards, and 13 touchdowns this season, finishing his college career with 115 catches, 1,798 yards, and 22 receiving scores.…