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Indiana has landed its replacement for Fernando Mendoza

The Indiana Hoosiers already have their quarterback to replace Fernando Mendoza. Former TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover has committed to the Hoosiers. His commitment comes following a visit he took to the school this weekend. Hoover likely …

Fernando Mendoza warming up for a game

Fans all made the same joke about Fernando Mendoza’s interview after Rose Bowl

Fernando Mendoza’s interviews continue to be must-watch TV. The Indiana quarterback was back on the mic after leading his team to a resounding 38-3 victory over Alabama at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. After the game, Mendoza delivered yet …

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Indiana football fans taking over Pasadena ahead of Rose Bowl

Indiana fans are stoked for the Hoosiers’ first appearance in the Rose Bowl game since 1968 and have traveled hard to Pasadena, Calif., to enjoy their team’s game. Hoosiers fans have been sharing photos on social media of themselves out …

Fernando Mendoza giving his Heisman Trophy ceremony speech

Fernando Mendoza uses 4 words to sum up CFP journey 

The No. 1 seed Indiana Hoosiers are about to play in their first game in the College Football Playoff on Thursday against the No. 9 seed Alabama Crimson Tide at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.  It’s a huge game that only a few probably …

Fernando Mendoza giving his Heisman Trophy ceremony speech

Fernando Mendoza earns hilarious compliment from former Super Bowl champion

Indiana Hoosiers star quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the Heisman Trophy winner, the potential top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the QB for the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. It has been a monumental season for Mendoza after …

Fernando Mendoza warming up for a game

Fernando Mendoza’s Indiana teammates had unusual gesture for him

The Indiana Hoosiers showed how much of a tight-knit group they are during Saturday’s Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York. Indiana players made the trip to New York for the Heisman ceremony and watched teammate Fernando Mendoza win the trophy. …

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza giving his speech after winning the Heisman Trophy

Everyone said the same thing about Fernando Mendoza’s Heisman speech

Fans could not help but imagine an alternative career path for Fernando Mendoza as he gave his Heisman Trophy acceptance speech on Saturday night. The Indiana quarterback became the first Hoosier in history to win the Heisman Trophy, and the 78th …

Fernando Mendoza giving his Heisman Trophy ceremony speech

Fernando Mendoza had powerful closing message after winning Heisman Trophy

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza had some impactful parting words as he stood up on the podium to receive his Heisman Trophy. Mendoza on Saturday etched his name in college football history by becoming the 78th Heisman Trophy winner and the first …

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza being interviewed

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza had amazing quote after beating Ohio State

Nobody was happier about Indiana’s stunning Big 10 championship run than starting quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Mendoza was euphoric once the result of Saturday’s game against Ohio State was made final: the No. 2 Hoosiers beat the No. 1 …

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin's knee being down before getting the first down in a game against Indiana

Ohio State burned by crucial overturned call against Indiana

Ohio State had a critical play overturned late in Saturday’s Big 10 Championship Game against Indiana. No. 1 Ohio State trailed No. 2 Indiana 13-10 with a minute to go in the third quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. With …

Omar Cooper Jr. touchdown catch

Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. makes miraculous TD catch to keep team unbeaten

Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. made one of the best catches of the season to keep his team’s undefeated season alive. Cooper made a 7-yard touchdown reception with 36 seconds left in the fourth quarter to complete a stunning …

Curt Cignetti speaks

Curt Cignetti has had a meteoric salary rise

Curt Cignetti has had a major turnaround in his salary. Indiana announced on Thursday that Cignetti has agreed to an 8-year deal with the Hoosiers that will pay him $11.6 million per year through 2033. Indiana had competition from Penn State for …

Curt Cignetti with a headset on

Curt Cignetti makes decision on his future amid Penn State rumors

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti has been mentioned as a possible candidate for the now-vacant Penn State job, but he is not going anywhere. Indiana announced on Thursday that Cignetti has signed an eight-year contract extension with the team that …

Curt Cignetti yelling

Curt Cignetti gets warning after raging over no penalty call

Curt Cignetti’s Indiana Hoosiers received a sideline warning during Saturday’s game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore., due to the coach’s behavior. Indiana had the ball with the game tied at 10 against …

Mark Cuban smiles

Mark Cuban is funding a surprising college football program

A somewhat surprising college football program has a billionaire benefactor in the form of Mark Cuban. The former Dallas Mavericks owner confirmed that he donated to Indiana’s athletics program last year for the first time ever. Cuban graduated …

Indiana Hoosiers bad beat

Indiana’s intentional safety produced a brutal bad beat

The Indiana Hoosiers had a hard time with the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday, but wound up holding on for a relatively narrow victory. For some, however, the final play of the game was an absolute heartbreaker. The Hoosiers led Iowa 20-13 with three …

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