Author: Mike Schumann

Even after an 11-win season and an appearance in the College Football Playoff, Indiana’s unforgettable 2024 campaign left at least one lingering question. Could they win the big one? There was no shame in IU’s two 2024 losses that came against the two teams that ended up playing in the national championship game.  Especially not when considering those two games were played on the road. But under head coach Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers aspire to more than just moral victories and tangible progress. He made that abundantly clearly before he ever coached his first game in Bloomington. “You don’t bring…

The main computer model utilized to help determine which at-large teams make the NCAA Tournament field likes what Darian DeVries is cooking up in Bloomington. The NCAA released its first NET rankings for the 2025-26 college basketball season, and Indiana is ranked No. 11.  The NET rankings will now be updated daily through Selection Sunday. This is the highest IU basketball has been ranked in the NET since December of 2022. The Hoosiers are the fourth-highest ranked team from Big Ten, following No. 1 Michigan, No. 3 Purdue, and No. 10 Michigan State. The 2025-26 men’s basketball season marks the…

In it’s first ever appearance in the Big Ten Championship game, Indiana will attempt to win the program’s first outright league title since 1945. The No. 2 Hoosiers (12-0, 9-0) will face No. 1 Ohio State (12-0, 9-0) Saturday evening at 8 p.m. ET inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. (FOX).  The game marks the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 game involving Big Ten teams since 2006. Although they are the defending national champions, the Buckeyes are making their first appearance in the conference championship game since 2020. Indiana trails the all-time series against Ohio State 81-12-5.  The…

Below we take a look at Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades, notes and snap counts from Indiana’s week 14 game at Purdue.  The Hoosiers won 56-3 to complete a perfect 12-0 regular season. IU is No. 1 overall at PFF through 12 games.  They have the No. 1 offense in the nation, the No. 2 defense behind Texas Tech, and the No. 8 special teams. No. 2 Indiana (12-0, 9-0) will face No. 1 Ohio State (12-0, 9-0) in the Big Ten Championship Saturday evening at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis (8 p.m. ET, FOX). OFFENSIVE STANDOUTS The top overall…

Indiana cruised at home against a final low-major test before Big Ten play begins. The IU lead just kept swelling against Bethune-Cookman.  It was 10 four minutes into the game, 20 less than 12 minutes in, 30 a minute into the second half, and 40 with 10 minutes left in the game.  The Hoosiers were never threatened. Let’s take a deeper look at how Indiana won 100-56 with our latest edition of The Report Card. Indiana (7-0) will start Big Ten play Wednesday with a 7 p.m. ET tip at Minnesota. —————————————- OFFENSE (A-) For the fourth time this year…

Everything will be on the line next Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Big Ten Championship?  Check. The No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff?  Check. The Heisman Trophy?  Check. No. 1 Ohio State (12-0) will face No. 2 Indiana (12-0) in the Big Ten Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. ET. The game will mark IU’s first appearance in the Big Ten Championship game, and an opportunity for the team to win their first outright Big Ten title since 1945. Both teams are locks to make the College Football Playoff, but the winner…

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana defeated Bethune-Cookman at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall Saturday afternoon by a final score of 100-56. The three keys to the game, highlights and final stats are below. The Hoosiers led 51-23 at halftime.  They were led in the game by Tucker DeVries with 20 points.  Lamar Wilkerson had 18, and three others poured in 14. For Darian DeVries and Nick Dorn postgame, GO HERE. Indiana (7-0) returns to action on Wednesday when the Hoosiers travel to Minnesota for a 7 p.m. ET tip. THREE KEYS TO THE GAME 1. Sharp ball movement leads to crisp offense.  Indiana…

You thought Lee Corso retired from making college football predictions in front of the camera? Not so fast my friend. The legendary former IU football coach and TV commentator might just have saved his last pick for tonight’s Old Oaken Bucket game. In a video released by IU Athletics, Corso put on the new bison mascot headgear after he said “Go IU, beat Purdue.” An Oaken Bucket day message from Coach Corso. 🦬 pic.twitter.com/kQhDPrHmcR — Indiana Football (@IndianaFootball) November 28, 2025 Corso’s decades-long tradition on ESPN’s College GameDay involved him putting on the mascot headgear of the team he picked…

Each year Indiana and Purdue do battle on the gridiron in a football rivalry that dates back to the 19th century.  1891 to be precise. Today we will take the opportunity to look back at the series, the origin of the Old Oaken Bucket, and some of IU’s most memorable wins. Purdue has a significant lead in the 124 game all-time series, but things have been much more competitive of late, with IU winning 6 of the last 11 meetings.  Indiana’s longest winning streak in the series came in the last decade, a four game run from 2013 to 2016.…

All that stands between Indiana and the first unblemished regular season in program history is an evening with the Purdue Boilermakers. And while a 12-0 season would be nice, the Hoosiers have much more on the line.  A Big Ten title, the College Football Playoff, the Heisman Trophy — it’s all within reach. In the 127th overall meeting and 100th battle for the Old Oaken Bucket, nothing can be taken for granted in this rivalry matchup. Here’s everything you need to know about Indiana’s week 14 matchup against Purdue in West Lafayette. No. 2 INDIANA (11-0, 8-0) at PURDUE (2-9,…