Author: Mike Schumann

The 1942 season, No. 10 on our list, referenced a highly anticipated season that never was. With the United States fully embroiled in World War II, IU football’s best and brightest traded their football helmets for the military variety. Indiana fans were left to wonder about the lost seasons of 1943 and 1944, and what could have been with a loaded roster and a program on the rise under highly respected head coach Bo McMillin. What World War II took away from the program after the 1942 season, it gave back in 1945 — with exquisite timing. As fate would…

IU football stars Elijah Sarratt, Aiden Fisher and D’Angelo Ponds were all named to the preseason AP All-American second team on Monday. This is just the latest preseason recognition for the prominent trio, who have been named to a host of watch lists. Each player earned significant postseason honors following IU’s 11-2 season a year ago. In 2024, Sarratt earned third-team All-Big Ten from the conference coaches and media.  He was graded as the No. 4 receiver in the Big Ten and No. 13 in Power 4 (80.8) per Pro Football Focus (min. 500 snaps). Fisher meanwhile earned first-team All-America…

The Daily Hoosier spent the week in Puerto Rico in connection with IU basketball’s summer tour, and had several opportunities to see the team in action.  Since nothing was televised or streamed, we are going to go player-by-player to share our thoughts on what we saw, and what to expect from Indiana’s 2025-26 roster. Next up is senior guard Conor Enright, who transferred to Indiana from DePaul during the offseason. BY THE NUMBERS MPG – 16.3 PPG – 3.7 FG% – 25% 3FG% – 16.7% FT% – 100% RPG – 2.7 APG – 2.3 TOPG – .3 SPG – 0…

It’s no secret that most of the physical development in college football happens in the first year. That’s why when we take a look each year at the biggest weight gainers on the IU football roster, many of the players we mention are redshirt freshmen or sophomores.  But there’s always some exceptions. Let’s take a look. Jah Jah Boyd has added 15 pounds over the last year.  Now at 5-foot-11 and 188 pounds, he should be ready for the rigors of the Big Ten.  Boyd has positional versatility and should be able to help provide depth in the defensive backfield…

The last time Indiana played a football game, Pat Coogan was playing for the other side. And when Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love ran 98 yards through Hoosier hearts, the play was sprung off Coogan’s left shoulder at the line of scrimmage. Coogan was one of Notre Dame’s most vocal leaders, well known for his inspiring pregame speeches.  On the field he helped lead the Irish to the national championship game. But the Palos Heights, Ill. product was a reserve in South Bend entering the 2024 season, and there was some thought he might return to that role in…

New IU football coach Curt Cignetti came out guns blazing, announcing on his second day on the job “Purdue sucks, but so does Michigan and Ohio State.” A year later he’d have his first Hoosier squad in the College Football Playoff.  Along the way, the 2024 season would become one of the most entertaining and successful in program history. Indiana opened the 2024 campaign with a 31-7 win over Florida International.  It was a solid win but would be their least impressive victory of the season.  Penalties and pass protection mishaps held back the IU offense.  There were no signs…

The Daily Hoosier spent the week in Puerto Rico in connection with IU basketball’s summer tour, and had several opportunities to see the team in action.  Since nothing was televised or streamed, we are going to go player-by-player to share our thoughts on what we saw, and what to expect from Indiana’s 2025-26 roster. Next up is senior guard Tayton Conerway, who transferred to Indiana from Troy during the offseason. BY THE NUMBERS MPG – 22.0 PPG – 13.0 FG% – 60% 3FG% – 50% FT% – 85.7 RPG – 4.0 APG – 4.0 TOPG – 1.7 SPG – 2.3…

Former IU defensive lineman C.J. West avoided a major knee injury. West’s knee buckled at San Francisco 49ers practice this week, but the initial diagnosis is a hyperextension.  He’s not expected to miss significant time. Former Hoosiers offensive lineman Dan Feeney has found a new home in the NFL.  He’s with the Buffalo Bills at training camp.  The 31-year-old is in his ninth season in the NFL and now with his sixth franchise. Tight end Zach Horton took some first team reps with Detroit this week the Lions deal with injuries at tight end.  He is also playing fullback. Quarterback…

Curt Cignetti and Bret Bielema have never met head-to-head, but that will change next month. The Indiana and Illinois head coaches are leading the two Big Ten programs that made massive jumps in 2024, and appear to be competing for one of the precious few spots available in the 2025 College Football Playoff. How that first head-to-head meeting on Sept. 20 goes is likely to go a long way towards determining whether the Hoosiers or Fighting Illini are still in the CFP hunt come late November. Bielema was named as the 26th Fighting Illini Head Football Coach in the history…

The Daily Hoosier spent the week in Puerto Rico in connection with IU basketball’s summer tour, and had several opportunities to see the team in action.  Since nothing was televised or streamed, we are going to go player-by-player to share our thoughts on what we saw, and what to expect from Indiana’s 2025-26 roster. First up is senior guard Lamar Wilkerson, who transferred to Indiana from Sam Houston during the offseason. BY THE NUMBERS MPG – 25.3 PPG – 15.7 FG% – 37.5 3FG% – 32.3 FT% – 70 RPG – 2.7 APG – 3.7 TOPG – 1.3 SPG -…