Author: Mike Schumann

Indiana has formally announced Chandler Whitmer as the new quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator. As previously reported here, Whitmer takes over for Tino Sunseri, who is the new offensive coordinator at UCLA. Below is the full release from IU Athletics. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana head football coach Curt Cignetti has announced the addition of Chandler Whitmer as the program’s quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator. His coaching resume includes work with some of the top names in quarterbacking. He helped Justin Fields (Ohio State) and Trevor Lawrence (Clemson) grow into NFL Draft picks at the collegiate level, tutored Justin Herbert (Los Angeles) to NFL success, and…

Indiana did nothing to quiet the critics on Sunday against Winthrop. The Hoosiers took multiple eight point leads in the first half.  13-5, and then again at 30-22.  But as we’ve seen regularly this year, they couldn’t pull away and stay away.  It was a four point IU advantage at the break, and after a couple more eight and nine-point leads, an 8-0 Winthrop run had the margin at 69-68 Indiana with 3:16 left.  And that was immediately met by an 8-0 IU run to end it. Let’s take a deeper look at how IU won 77-68 with our latest…

IU basketball center Oumar Ballo appeared on the pregame availability report as questionable a few hours prior to the Hoosiers game against Winthrop on Sunday afternoon. Ballo emerged from the tunnel in uniform on Sunday an hour before tipoff, but he didn’t participate in warmups, signaling he was unlikely to play.  And the 7-footer never checked into the game. There were no observable indications Ballo was dealing with an injury.  Whatever the story, IU coach Mike Woodson was in no mood to discuss the situation postgame.  And his comments suggest the staff was a bit caught off guard by the…

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana defeated Winthrop on Sunday afternoon at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall by a final score of 77-68. IU led 41-37 at halftime.  The Hoosiers were led in the game by Myles Rice with 18 points.  Malik Reneau added 14. The three keys to the game, highlights and final stats are below.  For Mike Woodson, Myles Rice and Langdon Hatton postgame, GO HERE. Indiana (10-3) will host Rutgers on Thursday to resume Big Ten play. THREE KEYS TO THE GAME 1. Indiana offense overcomes miserable perimeter shooting.  Despite making just 1-of-20 from three, the Hoosiers managed to win.…

Indiana center Oumar Ballo is in uniform but not participating in pregame warmups on Sunday afternoon. The 7-footer was listed on Indiana’s pregame availability report as questionable. The reason for Ballo not playing has not been disclosed. The senior big man is averaging 12.4 points, 9.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists through 12 games with the Hoosiers. UPDATE:  IU announced a starting five of Malik Reneau, Mackenzie Mgbako, Luke Goode, Trey Galloway and Myles Rice. Indiana and Winthrop tip at 4 p.m. ET at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (BTN).

Seven former IU basketball players are on NBA rosters during this 2024-25 season. Below is a quick overview of how each player is doing. (Stats are through Friday action) OG ANUNOBY – NEW YORK After signing a new contract that made him the highest paid professional among all former IU athletes, OG Anunoby is putting together a solid season for a title contending Knicks squad. In his 7th year in the league, Anunoby is posting 16.5 points per game through 31 games.  Playing a career-high 36.2 minutes per contest, he’s adding 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks. …

Edge rusher Venson Sneed became the latest player to enter the transfer portal following Indiana’s 2024 season. Sneed spent three years in Bloomington.  He played two games in 2022, 12 in 2023, and three in 2024.  He originally committed to Tennessee before flipping to IU out of high school.  Sneed had three tackles in 2024. Sneed was a vocal leader during the offseason when it came to supporting the new coaching staff and encouraging new players to join the program.  But he couldn’t crack the rotation. And it wasn’t likely he’d be able to next season either. 2024 starting edge…

Indiana’s significant 2025 depth at cornerback has led to the departure of veteran JoJo Johnson. After two seasons in Bloomington, Johnson announced on Saturday he’s entering the transfer portal. Johnson only appeared in two games for Indiana in 2024 after playing in all 12 in 2023 as a reserve. The Merrillville, Ind. product started his career at Notre Dame (2021) and then Iowa Western C.C. (2022). IU is expected to return its top three corners from 2024 — D’Angelo Ponds, Jamier Johnson and Jamari Sharpe.  After Johnson’s departure the Hoosiers still have nine scholarship players at cornerback for 2025. Johnson…

Former IU safety Louis Moore is returning to the Hoosiers in 2025. That’s according to multiple Saturday morning reports. Moore spent the 2024 campaign at Ole Miss, where he played 297 snaps in 10 games at free safety.  He recorded 33 tackles including two for a loss and a half sack.  He dealt with an injury for much of the season. In 2023 with IU, Moore appeared in all 12 games with ten starts.  He posted 83 tackles, three interceptions, for pass break-ups and three forced fumbles.  He returned one of his interceptions for a touchdown. He appeared in all…

Indiana has only seen a handful of defections since the transfer portal opened this month, but a promising young tight end was added to the list on Friday. Freshman Brody Kosin announced he was leaving IU after just one season.  Kosin did not see the field at all in 2024. “After a long conversation with my family I’ve decided to enter the transfer portal with 4 years of eligibility left, thank you to everyone at Indiana University who helped me out on and off the field,” Kosin wrote on his X account. The 6-foot-6 Kosin came to IU out of…