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Photos from IU football vs. Indiana State football on September 12, 2025.

Curt Cignetti knew that keeping his program’s focus sharp would be a challenge. Favored heavily against an FCS opponent with Big Ten play looming, maintaining the edge isn’t guaranteed. But from Monday morning’s preparation to Friday’s 73-0 win against Indiana ...

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Omar Cooper Jr. catches a touchdown pass.

Quick thoughts on IU football’s 73-0 victory against Indiana State at Memorial Stadium in front of 46,219 fans: Three key plays in IU’s win First drive ended in a quick score – As expected, the Indiana offense scored quickly on ...

An IU football pylon.

Big Ten play is just around the corner. However, Indiana will have to wait one week, as it plays host to Indiana State on Friday night in Bloomington. The Hoosiers are fresh off a 56-7 beatdown of Kennesaw State. Also ...

Photos of IU football vs. Kennesaw State at Memorial Stadium.

No matter the outcome, there is nothing entirely satisfactory to Curt Cignetti. The second-year Indiana coach spent his Monday afternoon news conference sharing his take on the film from the 56-7 win against Kennesaw State. Although the game eventually became ...

Photos of IU football vs. Kennesaw State at Memorial Stadium.

A quiet game is an anomaly for him. Elijah Sarratt is rarely left off the stat sheet. Last weekend’s season opener wasn’t kind to the Indiana standout wide receiver. The 2024 All-Big Ten selection wasn’t targeted in the first half ...

Kennesaw State quarterback Dexter Williams II throws a pass.

Following an uninspiring victory against Old Dominion, Indiana football is back in action for a Week 2 clash with Kennesaw State. Despite out-gaining ODU by nearly 200 yards, the Hoosiers walked away with a 13-point victory. Miscues and errors were ...

IU football quarterback Fernando Mendoza hands off the ball.

Although the scoreboard didn’t reflect a dominant effort, Curt Cignetti was unapologetic — Indiana football’s 1-0 start was all that mattered. While dissatisfied with the execution errors, Cignetti recognized in his Monday press conference that wins are difficult to come ...

IU football coach Curt Cignetti on the sideline.

His frustration reached a boiling point. In the face of a two-score advantage late in the fourth, Curt Cignetti paced the west sideline with a stern look. In front of him, a sloppy performance full of miscues and mistakes. Despite ...

Game preview: IU football hosts Old Dominion in highly anticipated season opener

Year two of the Curt Cignetti era begins Saturday afternoon, with Indiana hosting Old Dominion in its regular-season opener. Fresh off their first College Football Playoff appearance, the Hoosiers enter the season ranked 20th nationally in the preseason AP poll. ...

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IU football quarterback Fernando Mendoza hands the ball off at fall camp.

Old Dominion has always been on his mind. Even through the month-long fall camp, Curt Cignetti has had his focus on the week one opponent. The second-year head coach continuously circled back to the importance of the week one tilt ...

Indiana coach Darian DeVries claps on the sideline.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – His hands shot up in celebration, followed by high fives and smiles. IU basketball had completed its second comeback in three days and the man in the east stands was exhilarated. It was only an ...

Lamar Wilkerson attempts a jump shot.

CAROLINA, Puerto Rico – The team had been here before, facing a strong headwind and finding the strength to push through it. Facing adversity on the floor, Indiana once again excelled. The Hoosiers staged another 20-plus point comeback to edge ...

Lamar Wilkerson drives to the basket.

CAROLINA, Puerto Rico – Indiana’s three-game exhibition tour concluded Monday afternoon with an 81-80 victory against Mega Superbet at Coliseo Guillermo Angulo. Inside the Hall was there for all of the action and has edited together close to two minutes of ...

Darian DeVries speaks to the media.

CAROLINA, Puerto Rico – Darian DeVries and Lamar Wilkerson addressed the media following Indiana’s 81-80 exhibition win against Mega Superbet on Monday afternoon at Coliseo Guillermo Angulo. The Hoosiers trailed by 20 at halftime, but once again completed a major ...

Lamar Wilkerson attempts a jump shot.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Darian DeVries wasn’t worried. He had seen Lamar Wilkerson light it up too many times over the last eight weeks to doubt what was coming next. Even after a rough shooting night, the first-year Indiana ...

Lamar Wilkerson celebrates with teammates.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – As another basket had dropped in front of his bench, Indiana coach Darian DeVries scratched his head in bewilderment. His team suddenly found itself down 44-21 a few minutes into the second quarter. It was ...