Author: Mike Schumann

Indiana will have All-American cornerback D’Angelo Ponds back when they travel to Oregon this weekend. Ponds was a late scratch in the week leading up to the Iowa game. “I expect Ponds to be fine and play,” IU coach Curt Cignetti said on Monday at his regular press conference. Indiana’s lockdown corner on the boundary, Ponds has 11 tackles, three tackles for loss, an interception, a pass breakup, and a blocked punt he returned for a touchdown on the season. Ponds was named second-team All-America by six outlets in 2024, and he was tabbed Freshman All-America by Football Writers Association…

Who is going to join senior guard Prince-Alexander Moody in Indiana basketball’s recruiting class of 2026? Three elite prospects — and three of IU head coach Darian DeVries’ primary targets — are in or nearing decision making mode, meaning a college choice is likely in the next few weeks. 5-star 6-foot-8 forward/wing Anthony Thompson (pictured left) has taken all of his scheduled visits, including a stop in Bloomington last month.  He took official visits to IU, North Carolina, Ohio State, Michigan, Texas and Kentucky from mid-August to late September. As of Monday morning the Ohio native had not disclosed an…

After a week to recover from a physical game at Iowa, Indiana is headed back out on the road. The No. 7 Hoosiers will face No. 2/3 Oregon on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. ET at Autzen Stadium in Eugene (CBS).  Both teams are coming off a bye week. ESPN’s College GameDay pregame show will be on site. Indiana is 1-2 all-time against Oregon.  The Hoosiers won the last meeting 30-24 in 2004.  That was IU’s only trip to Eugene. Oregon is led by 39-year-old head coach Dan Lanning.  Now in his fourth season as a head coach, all at…

Indiana football moved up two spots to No. 7 in the latest coaches poll released following their bye week. They passed both Penn State and Texas this week. The 5-0 Hoosiers will next head to No. 2 Oregon this Saturday in Eugene (3:30 p.m. ET, CBS) for a national top-10 matchup. The Big Ten continues to dominate the top of the coaches poll, with Ohio State (1), Oregon (2), and now Indiana forming the top-7. Also ranked from the league are Michigan (15) and Illinois (17). Washington, USC, Nebraska and Iowa are all receiving votes. In the new AP poll…

A panel of 12 analysts at ESPN have IU football unanimously in the College Football Playoff through week six of the 2025 season. Although the Hoosiers (5-0) were on a bye this weekend, losses by Penn State and Texas helped clear the field. Also a unanimous pick is next weekend’s opponent, the No. 2 Oregon Ducks (5-0).  The top-10 matchup has drawn ESPN’s College GameDay pregame show and festivities.  The game is slated for a 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS) kick. ESPN’s FPI model gives IU a 71.8% chance to make the CFP field, and an 8.6% chance to win the…

The spotlight on Indiana’s top-10 matchup with Oregon just got a little brighter. ESPN’s College GameDay will be on site for their iconic morning pregame show when the No. 8/9 Hoosiers (5-0) face the No. 2 Ducks (5-0), the network announced. Indiana and Oregon kick at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene (CBS). Next stop: Eugene, Oregon 🦆 See you soon for a top 10 matchup between the Hoosiers and the Ducks 🍿 pic.twitter.com/nII9xCJSx7 — College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 5, 2025 This is the fourth time in the last 12 games Indiana has been involved with ESPN’s…

The quarterback, skill position players and defensive ballhawks get all the credit when things are going well. But there is always a cast of unsung stars who contribute under the radar to good football teams. Who are some of those names to know helping to fuel Indiana’s 5-0 start? Here are some players who have stood out thus far. Brendan Franke:  The kickoff specialist has forced touchbacks on 34 of his 36 kickoffs while averaging 71.3 yards per attempt.  He’s second nationally in touchbacks, fourth in percentage of kicks returned, ninth nationally in yards per attempt, and ninth in hangtime.…

Below are two highlight reels from IU basketball’s free public intrasquad scrimmage Friday evening in Bloomington.  The first video is via IU Athletics. The Hoosiers next public appearance will be their first exhibition game — on Oct. 17 vs. Marian in Bloomington. For complete coverage of IU basketball, GO HERE.  https://youtu.be/ZINLhZcCU2I https://youtu.be/DEdEDbxlzYM The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” – Join our Premium Discord Chat by GOING HERE. You can follow us on X: @daily_hoosier and find us on Facebook and Instagram  Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no cost to you.

Curt Cignetti called his shot in late July, even when tickets were still available for every home game. “We create a lot of excitement around here, and I expect us to have great crowds,” he said. The excitement has returned, as IU is back in the top-10, and 5-0 for a second straight season. And for the second straight year, Indiana has sold out the final four home games of the regular season. On Friday afternoon IU Athletics announced the final home game of the 2025 campaign — against Wisconsin — is sold out.  Previous sellouts were announced for the…

Below are photos and videos from IU basketball’s Hoosier Hoops on Kirkwood event in Bloomington on Thursday evening. IU Cheerleaders and Hoosier The Bison are here #iubb pic.twitter.com/PzCjXmbT8p — Owen Graham (@owengraham22) October 2, 2025 Lamar Wilkerson doing what he does #iubb pic.twitter.com/2okcDhXZIs — Owen Graham (@owengraham22) October 3, 2025 TRENT SISLEY FROM THE BALCONY pic.twitter.com/tKVodZe3xC — Homefield IU (@HomefieldIU) October 3, 2025 To end the night, Darian DeVries announces he buys a round for the folks at Upstairs. Really cool event on Kirkwood tonight #iubb pic.twitter.com/hWixtqJ3Jt — Owen Graham (@owengraham22) October 3, 2025 ‘ For complete coverage of IU…