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Hoosiers Face Bucket Game and Tune-Up Tipoff
Cignetti Ducks Destiny in Rivalry’s 100th Showdown Indiana sits at 11-0 and one win shy of an unprecedented perfect regular season as they travel to Purdue for the 100th Old Oaken Bucket clash. Coach Curt Cignetti insists his focus is laser-locked on this weekend’s in-state rival, refusing to entertain talk of Big Ten titles or…
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Hoosier Standouts: Nowakowski & Folorunsho’s Rise
Gridiron Transformer: Riley Nowakowski’s Wild Hoosier Journey Riley Nowakowski, a sixth-year senior tight end for Indiana, delivered a breakout performance by turning a 21-yard catch into a show-stopping touchdown against his former Wisconsin team. After spending five seasons with the Badgers as a linebacker and fullback, he walked on, switched to tight end and became…
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Hoosier Hype: Bucket Game Tips & Freshman Dunk Mania
Gearing Up for the Old Oaken Bucket Showdown Indiana and Purdue renew their century-long rivalry in the 127th meeting for the Old Oaken Bucket, live from Ross-Ade Stadium on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. No. 2 Indiana (11-0, 8-0 in Big Ten) can complete its first undefeated regular season, clinch a Big Ten title game…
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Hoosiers Unfiltered: Slumps, Spreads, and Showdowns
When the Hot Hand Fizzles: Wilkerson’s Brick Party Indiana’s veteran guard Lamar Wilkerson, renowned for his sniper-like accuracy beyond the arc, stumbled through an unprecedented two-game shooting drought. After a blistering start—15-for-26 from three—Wilkerson went 1-of-7 on triples and 4-of-16 overall against Lindenwood, following a cold outing versus Incarnate Word. Coach Darian DeVries, himself a…
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Hoosiers Championship Scenarios & Hoops Injury Updates
Big Ten’s Last-Week Mayhem: Who Snags the Title? With one regular-season game remaining, Indiana, Ohio State, Michigan and Oregon still harbor Big Ten championship hopes. Seven scenarios outline possible matchups at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 6. A simple Indiana win secures their spot, but if upsets or key losses occur, tiebreakers—from head-to-head records to…
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Is Alberto Mendoza Ready to Be Indiana’s 2026 QB?
Alberto Mendoza’s Leap: Could He Command Indiana’s Offense in 2026? Indiana’s quarterback room may have a new heir apparent as redshirt freshman Alberto Mendoza takes noteworthy strides under coach Curt Cignetti’s tutelage. Younger brother of Heisman frontrunner Fernando Mendoza, Alberto has compiled efficient passing numbers (16-of-22 for 210 yards and four TDs) and added nine…
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Breakout Star Charlie Becker Steps Into the Spotlight
Indiana’s New Go-To Guy: Becker’s Big Breakout When preseason All-American Elijah Sarratt went down with an injury, sophomore wide receiver Charlie Becker seized his moment. After a quiet freshman season spent mostly on special teams, Becker hauled in eight catches for 118 yards against Penn State, then followed with a 108-yard, five-catch performance versus Wisconsin.…
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Hoosiers’ Jekyll & Hyde: Basketball Flatness, Football Rest
Hoosiers’ Dual Personality Exposed Against Lindenwood Indiana’s basketball squad showed two very different faces in their 73-53 victory over Lindenwood. Senior forward Sam Alexis provided energy and hustle, leading the team with rebounds and timely foul shots. In contrast, the rest of the roster appeared lethargic, committing turnovers and shooting just 37.5% from the field.…
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Hoosiers’ Rising Star Embraces Heisman Spotlight
Fernando Mendoza: From Backyard Rivalries to Heisman Spotlight Under-recruited and often overlooked, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has lived every athlete’s dream: he’s gone from backyard scrimmages with his brother to leading the No. 2 Hoosiers to an 11-0 start and becoming the Heisman front-runner. Mendoza credits his unwavering work ethic, family support and faith for…
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Hoosiers Surge: Mendoza, Cignetti and a Bobblehead
Mendoza’s Bold Leap: Blue Bloods to Hoosier Glory Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, coming off a stellar 11-0 run and leading the Heisman odds, chose the Hoosiers over storied programs like Georgia and Missouri. Enticed by Coach Curt Cignetti’s promise to “make you the best Fernando Mendoza possible,” and reassured by his brother’s insights, Mendoza transferred…