Author: Seth Tow

Indiana head football coach Curt Cignetti typically doesn’t shy away from utilizing freshmen he deems ready for collegiate game action. In 2024, linebacker Rolijah Hardy and defensive lineman Mario Landino both saw meaningful playing time as true freshmen. Cignetti preaches a recruiting philosophy of preferring production over potential, but once players enter the building, he’s unafraid of using a less experienced player if he and his staff feel they’ve earned a role. IU’s head coach acknowledged that he doesn’t recruit high school players thinking they’ll immediately contribute as freshmen, because most won’t be ready for that responsibility. True freshman have…

Preseason recognition for Indiana football continues to stack up. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been named to the Davey O’Brien Award preseason watch list, for the honor given to the top quarterback in college football. Mendoza transferred to IU this past offseason from Cal. In 2024, he finished third in the ACC with 273.1 passing yards per game, and his 68.7 completion percentage ranked second in the conference. He’s received buzz this summer and early in fall camp as one of the top quarterbacks in the Big Ten this year, and as a player who could end up going high in…

Another day, another watch list for Indiana football. Senior wide receiver Elijah Sarratt has been named to the preseason watchlist for the Biletnikoff Award, given annually to the top receiver in college football. Sarratt earned third-team All-Big Ten honors last season, after a sparkling debut campaign for the Hoosiers. He caught 53 passes — the most by any IU player since 2019 (Whop Philyor) — for 957 yards (sixth in the Big Ten, and third in yards per reception) and eight touchdowns (tied for eighth in the conference). He would’ve easily topped 1,000 yards if not for so many lopsided…

With football season approaching, we’re going through Indiana’s roster to look at each position group going into fall camp. Tight end was one of Indiana’s biggest holes to address early in the offseason. Between Zach Horton and Trey Walker being out of eligibility and three outbound transfers, the Hoosiers had just one player returning in the room for this season. They had two incoming freshmen, as well, but Curt Cignetti and Grant Cain had to hit the portal to bring in some tight ends who would be ready to play immediately. Roster turnover — who’s gone Zach Horton (exhausted his…

With football season approaching, we’re going through Indiana’s roster to look at each position group going into fall camp. Indiana’s wide receivers might be the most exciting position room on the entire team this year. The Hoosiers bring back their two leading receivers from last season, and surround them with a ton of talent. Mike Shanahan’s position group is deep, with a good blend of proven experience and exciting potential. He and Curt Cignetti did what they needed to in the portal at wide receiver — and when they lost one of those additions to a season-ending injury in spring…

With football season approaching, we’re going through Indiana’s roster to look at each position group going into fall camp. Indiana’s offensive line was one of the team’s most consistent position groups last season. Curt Cignetti retained Bob Bostad on his first staff at IU, making him the lone holdover from Tom Allen’s coaching staff. And that proved a smart move, as the offensive line’s continuity with Bostad helped the group continually develop and improve from 2023. The unit has more continuity in 2025, with three returning starters, and some younger players who could be ready for more action. Combined with…

IU football is off and running. The Hoosiers opened fall camp this week ahead of a highly-anticipated 2025 season. Fan interest and national media attention are as high as ever surrounding Indiana’s program after a historic 2024 season that saw the team shock the sport and reach the College Football Playoff for the first time. Curt Cignetti’s group has a lot of potential entering this year. IU has a good amount of returning production across the roster, and the coaching staff did well to plug various holes in the transfer portal. Cignetti met with local media this week after the…

Indiana football is two practices into fall camp ahead of the 2025 season. The Hoosiers battled sweltering heat on day one and spotty rain the next day, forcing them inside the mid-renovation Mellencamp Pavilion. They have a big month of work ahead of them, leading up to the season-opener against Old Dominion on August 30. IU’s roster is very promising as Curt Cignetti looks to follow up his historic first year with the program. But, as always, some areas have question marks. Here are a few of those big questions. Who will start at cornerback opposite D’Angelo Ponds? This is…

With football season approaching, we’re going through Indiana’s roster to look at each position group going into fall camp. Indiana lost its two main running backs from last season in Justice Ellison and Ty Son Lawton, but the Hoosiers reloaded their backfield during the offseason. Curt Cignetti brought in some key transfers at the position, and there’s reason to believe IU’s running game in 2025 could be even stronger than the 2024 version. Roster turnover — who’s gone Justice Ellison (exhausted his eligibility, joined IU coaching staff) Ty Son Lawton (exhausted his eligibility) Elijah Green (transfer — Sam Houston State) Roster…

BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football opened fall camp Wednesday, exactly one month away from the season-opener against Old Dominion. Here’s a collection of photos from the Hoosiers’ first practice of the 2025 preseason. For complete coverage of IU football, GO HERE.  The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when they’re not at Assembly” Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier Seven ways to support completely free IU coverage at no cost to you.