Author: Mike Schumann

It would have come as a surprise to no one if Indiana followed its historic 16-0 national championship season with one of the nation’s best high school recruiting classes. After all, IU coach Curt Cignetti has said several times the program’s recent run of success has opened many new doors on the recruiting trail. But while Indiana’s still developing 2027 class is impressive based on the program’s own historic standards, it lacks the wow factor one might have expected. At both Rivals and 247Sports, Indiana sits right around 30th in the national team rankings for the rising senior class, and…

The NCAA Division I Cabinet has unanimously voted to approve a new age-based eligibility model. The new approach will grant most athletes five years of eligibility in five years on campus. Here’s a quick overview of what will change and how it impacts IU football and basketball. PREVIOUS RULES Athletes were allowed four seasons of competition over five years with no age restrictions.  There were various redshirt rules to obtain a fifth season.  Athletes could also apply for unlimited medical hardship waivers. NEW RULES The age-based model calls for an athlete’s five-year eligibility clock to start upon initial full-time enrollment…

In the transfer portal era, it’s very early to be talking about the class of 2029. But IU basketball fans love their in-state prospects, and it is becoming clear Micah Mohler is a name to know on that front. The 6-foot-4 Mohler will be one of the state’s top players when reliable rankings begin to emerge for the rising sophomore class. Mohler is at IU Tuesday for an unofficial visit.  This is Mohler’s second stop in Bloomington this month.  His Austin High School (Austin, Ind.) squad played in the Darian DeVries team camp a couple weeks ago. UPDATE:  Indiana offered…

Here are some quick news items and notes related to IU football this week: FORMER PURDUE GREAT IMPRESSED WITH CIGNETTI Former Purdue star quarterback Drew Brees never lost to IU.  He was 4-0, winning the games by a combined 128 points. But things have changed dramatically in the last two years, with Indiana going 27-2, winning a national title, and beating Purdue by a combined score of 122-3. Speaking to the media this weekend while serving as grand marshal for the NASCAR O’Reilly Series race in San Diego, Brees had to tip his cap to the head coach of the…

IU basketball will play an exhibition game at the Ford Center in Evansville, Ind. this fall. On Sunday, October 25 the Hoosiers will face Western Kentucky inside the 11,000 seat downtown arena. The game against the Hilltoppers is scheduled to tip at 4 p.m. ET, Indiana says. This is the second announced exhibition away from Bloomington for Indiana.  The Hoosiers will also face North Carolina in Indianapolis on October 18. This story will be updated. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/indianas-2024-25-schedule-and-beyond/ For complete coverage of IU basketball, GO HERE.  The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” You can follow us on X: @daily_hoosier and find us…

According to multiple national reports, Dusty May is leaving Michigan for the NBA.  The former IU basketball manager is finalizing a deal to be the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks are 27% owned by famous IU billionaire alumnus Mark Cuban. There could be significant fallout in the Big Ten. Michigan’s 2026-27 team was already on campus and working out. The Wolverines were thought to be a legitimate contender for back-to-back national titles. Michigan’s losses could extend beyond May.  When a head coaching change occurs, players have a 15-day period in which to enter the transfer portal…

Following an official visit to IU earlier this month, UCLA linebacker verbal pledge Cain Brackney is trending for the Hoosiers. Four different Rivals national recruiting analysts have logged predictions suggesting Brackney will flip his commitment to IU. This development comes after Brackney took what appears to be his final official visit to Michigan this past weekend. The 6-foot-2 and 230-pound Brackney hails from Tulsa, Okla. where he attends Bixby H.S. As a junior Brackney recorded 102 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, two sacks, one pass breakup, one forced fumble, one recovered fumble and one interception that he returned for a…

Below is a recap of Indiana football commitments in the class of 2027 and years prior.  Also included is where IU stands in the national team class rankings. This page is updated regularly as commitments occur so you can track developing classes. You can refer back to this page via the recruiting drop down on our menu above. Last update:  June 22, 2026 CLASS OF 2027 High School Commits Indiana’s place in the current industry average 2027 class rankings as of June 22: 247Sports:  National – 34th, Big Ten – 11th On3/Rivals:  National – 33rd, Big Ten -11th (Star rating…

IU football got a commitment Sunday from class of 2027 interior offensive lineman Caleb Pugh after an official visit this weekend. “Thank you Coach Cignetti and Coach Bostad and the whole IU staff for the opportunity! Forever grateful for my family who has been my support system my whole life,” Pugh wrote on X. Pugh worked out at the National College Showcase attended by the IU staff earlier this month. The 6-foot-3 and 295-pound Pugh attends Grand Rapids Christian H.S. in Grand Rapids, Mich. Pugh’s offer list included Army, Navy, Western Michigan, and Ivy League and other FCS programs. Pugh…

Indiana has offered class of 2028 center Bamba Touray. The 7-foot Touray is from Senegal in West Africa.  He played soccer until he discovered basketball around 2020.  Touray attends IMG Academy in Florida. In the average of the national rankings, Bamba is a 5-star, the No. 3 overall player, and the No. 1 overall center in the rising junior class. Touray is fluid 7-footer who can score off the bounce and shows a lot of promise as perimeter shooter.  He also has quick feet that allow him to be an impactful perimeter defender along with his elite rim protection skills.…