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Indiana’s Court Clash and 14-Second Heisman Chat
Wildcats See Hoosiers Channeling Bob Knight’s Glory Indiana’s new coach Darian DeVries gets his baptism by fire at Rupp Arena, facing Kentucky in a rivalry renewed. Mark Pope—who played under Bob Knight in the mid-’90s—lauds DeVries’s offense as a high-IQ, motion-heavy throwback, praising last weekend’s 113–72 dismantling of Penn State. Indiana leads Division I with…
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Hoosiers’ Heisman Hopes and Lineup Shakeup
Heisman Finalist Dials Up Indy’s Wildcard Season Fernando Mendoza, Indiana’s star quarterback, finds himself one step away from immortal glory as one of four finalists for the 91st Heisman Trophy. If crowned, he’d become the first Hoosier ever to claim the award. The ceremony takes place Dec. 13 at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room…
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Hoosiers’ Rising Star and Coach’s Bold Lineup Shuffle
From Trailer Roads to Assembly Hall Stardom Lamar Wilkerson’s journey reads like the deluxe director’s cut of a sports movie. Raised in a trailer in Ashdown, Ark., he picked up a basketball on a dirt road, worked grueling factory and grocery shifts during the pandemic, then committed fully to “plan A” — basketball, no fallback…
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Celebration Slip Sidelines Hoosier Phenom
High-Five Fumble: Daley’s Big Ten Celebration Gaffe Indiana defensive end Stephen Daley, a spring transfer from Kent State who led the Big Ten with 18 tackles for loss, injured his knee while high-fiving fans after Indiana’s 13-10 Big Ten championship win over Ohio State on Dec. 6. Video shows his right leg twisting awkwardly before…
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Hoosier Triumphs: Heisman Hopes and Buckeye Upset
Heis-Mendoza? QB Breaks Hoosier Heisman Drought Indiana’s senior signal‐caller Fernando Mendoza has been tabbed one of four finalists for college football’s Heisman Trophy, marking the first Hoosier nod since Anthony Thompson in 1989. Mendoza leads the Big Ten in passing efficiency, completing 71.5 percent of his throws for 2,980 yards, 33 TDs and just six…
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Hoosiers: From Basketball Blues to Football Triumph
Hoosiers’ Hoops Hype Deflated by Winless Week Indiana’s basketball squad suffered back-to-back losses to Minnesota (73-64) and Louisville (87-78), ejecting the Hoosiers from the AP Top 25. Once riding a honeymoon wave under first-year coach Darian DeVries, Indiana now finds itself effectively ranked No. 34 in the country, hovering among “also-rans.” Other Big Ten teams…
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Hoosiers Secure Top CFP Spot, Rose Bowl Bound
From Underdogs to No. 1: Indiana’s Unlikely CFP Triumph Indiana football stunned the college football establishment by earning the program’s first-ever No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. The Hoosiers upset then–No. 1 Ohio State 13–10 in the Big Ten Championship Game and secured an automatic quarterfinal berth. Indiana will now enjoy a first-round…
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Hoosiers vs. Buckeyes: Clash of Undefeated Titans
Cignetti’s Indiana Marches Toward Ruthless Buckeyes One day out from its first-ever Big Ten title game, Indiana coach Curt Cignetti sizes up top-ranked Ohio State’s dominance. After a perfect 12-0 regular season, the Hoosiers face the Buckeyes—last season’s national champions—at Lucas Oil Stadium. Cignetti lauds Ohio State’s fast, physical, and “nasty with an edge” style,…
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Indiana Hoosiers Clash: Court & Gridiron Showdowns
Hoosiers vs. Cardinals: The Ultimate Tip-Off Preview Indiana’s men’s basketball squad, ranked 22nd, heads to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to face No. 6 Louisville in a neutral-site showdown. Both teams sit at 7-1 after recent upsets—Indiana fell at Minnesota, Louisville stumbled at Arkansas—and will look to rebound before basketball gives way to the Big Ten title football…
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Indiana’s Historic Season: Coach Bonuses and QB Heroics
Bonuses Galore: Cignetti Cashes In on Hoosiers’ Unbeaten Run Curt Cignetti’s eight-year deal through 2033 features a modest $500,000 base salary layered with escalating outside income that peaks at $10.35 million. Leading Indiana to its first 12-0 regular season in program history unlocked multiple Big Ten win bonuses, retention and signing fees, and tiered payouts…