Author: Mike Schumann

The 2025 NFL season is underway, and seven former Hoosiers saw the field in week one. Here’s a quick overview of how they performed. Cam Jones – New York Jets After two seasons with Kansas City, Jones was picked up off waivers by the Jets.  He played 20 special teams snaps in the Sunday opener and produced two tackles. Marcelino McCrary-Ball – New York Jets Playing alongside Jones, McCrary-Ball played 26 special teams snaps for the Jets on Sunday. He also played 11 snaps at linebacker on defense. In total McCrary-Ball had a productive afternoon with five tackles and a…

Below we took a look at Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades, notes and snap counts from their week two contest vs. Kennesaw State. With solid overall grades this week, the Hoosiers moved up 43 spots to No. 18 overall at PFF.  They have the No. 12 offense and No. 34 defense. Next up for Indiana (2-0) is FCS program Indiana State on Friday (6:30 p.m. ET, BTN). The Sycamores have started the season 2-0 but they haven’t faced an FBS opponent yet. OFFENSIVE STANDOUTS The top overall offensive grade went to backup quarterback Alberto Mendoza, who completed all three of…

It raised some eyebrows when IU coach Curt Cignetti said in the spring redshirt freshman Albert Mendoza was the likely backup quarterback for the Hoosiers in 2025. It wasn’t as if anyone doubted eventually Alberto would be ready for the spotlight in Bloomington, but from the outside the frame of reference was relatively thin — and a bit unconvincing. Alberto played in one game as a true freshman in 2024.  That came late in a 77-3 win over FCS opponent Western Illinois, and like a lot of first-year players, he looked tentative. Year two at Indiana brings a new dynamic…

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana defeated Kennesaw State on Saturday at Memorial Stadium by a final score of 56-9 Below are three quick reasons why the Hoosiers won, along with highlights and final stats.  For Curt Cignetti postgame, GO HERE. Indiana (2-0) will host Indiana State on Friday. Stay tuned for more coverage of the game from The Daily Hoosier. —————————————————— THREE QUICK REASONS WHY INDIANA WON 1. Fernando and Sarratt find a rhythm, another 300 yard rushing game. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza completed 18-of-25 passes for 245 yards and four touchdowns.  Nine of his completions, 97 of the yards, and…

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Follow along below for live updates from Indiana football’s week two game against Kennesaw State at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. Refresh the page for the latest developments.  The newest game updates will appear at the top. You can share your thoughts during the game in the discussion thread below, or better yet, join our Discord community for live interaction with the TDH staff.  Join our Premium Discord Chat by GOING HERE. Indiana and Kennesaw State kick at Noon ET.  The game will be televised on FS1. ———————————————————– FINAL STATS: FOURTH QUARTER: TOUCHDOWN INDIANA:  Charlie Becker 6-yard pass from Alberto Mendoza. …

Indiana’s injury report for today’s game against Kennesaw State contains no major surprises, but certainly some concerns at safety and punter. As reported earlier this week, veteran safety Bryson Bonds is out for the season.  His absence will be felt on special teams and on the depth chart. For a second straight game, freshman safety Byron Baldwin is listed as out as well.  Coach Curt Cignetti described his situation as “day-to-day” earlier this week, but he’s missing some valuable early season reps. The status of Baldwin will come into even greater focus next week if starting free safety Louis Moore…

Week two is here and Indiana has an opportunity to prove they’ve grown from a somewhat disappointing season opener. Next up are the Kennesaw State Owls from Conference USA. Here’s everything you need to know about Indiana’s week two matchup in Bloomington: KENNESAW STATE (0-1) at No. 21/23 INDIANA (1-0) Kickoff:  Noon ET, Saturday Location:  Bloomington, Ind., Memorial Stadium (52,626; field turf) Television: FS1 — Tim Brando (pbp), Devin Gardner (color), Josh Sims (sideline) Stream:  Fox Sports Radio:  IU Football radio network Odds:  Indiana is around a 35.5-point favorite Weather at kickoff:  67 degrees, sunny, wind 6 mph, 0% chance…

Indiana is in the final five for class of 2026 5-star center Arafan Diane, according to a report by Joe Tipton of Rivals.  Diane confirmed the news on his Instagram page. Diane will take an official visit to IU in October during homecoming weekend. Joining IU in Diane’s final five are Arkansas, Houston, Kentucky, and Virginia.  He previously cut his list down to 12 schools. The 7-foot Diane has scheduled official visits to each of his finalists: Kentucky: September 12–14 Arkansas: September 19–21 Virginia: September 26–28 Indiana: October 17–19 Houston: October 24–26 Diane is the No. 1 ranked center and the No.…

Indiana welcomes class of 2026 4-star guard Junior County to Bloomington this weekend for an official visit. To help get you ready, below is a comprehensive look at County, with everything you need to know as he arrives on campus Friday. ESSENTIALS Status —  OFFERED (July, 2025) -Class – 2026 -Hometown – Highland, Utah -School – Wasatch Academy (Salt Lake City, Utah) -Position – Combo Guard -Height – 6-foot-4 -Weight – 190 -AAU – Utah Prospects (Nike EYBL) -Ranking – Consensus 4-star, No. 35 overall in the class based on the average of the national outlets. -Primary Competition – County…

The last time Dexter Williams played a game at Memorial Stadium, he left the field on a cart and went to the hospital. That was the final game of the 2022 campaign, when up to that point Williams looked like he could be in the early stages of a lengthy run as the Indiana quarterback. As it turned out, Williams would never play again in Bloomington.  That is, until this Saturday, when the IU graduate leads Kennesaw State’s offense on the field as the Owls starting quarterback. “I’m trying to [keep it] just business as usual,” Williams told the Kennesaw…