Indiana University’s football program has placed a pair of standout players on the national preseason radar, highlighting the Hoosiers’ optimism as the new season approaches.
Quarterback Josh Hoover, a leading returning passer in college football, brings a career résumé that includes 9,629 yards and 71 touchdown throws, positioning him as a leading candidate for the Maxwell Award, given annually since 1937 to the nation’s most outstanding player.
Long snapper Drew Clausen, a transfer from Iowa State, has earned a spot on the Mannelly Award watch list, a honor that recognizes the best FBS long snapper and is decided by a panel of national experts.
Additional Hoosier Recognitions
Receiver Charlie Becker earned a place on the Good Works Team, while linebacker Curt Cignetti is among the Dodd Trophy candidates, and defensive backs Tyrique Tucker and Jamari Sharpe are listed for the Lott Trophy.
The award calendar adds further context: semifinalists will be revealed on November 10, finalists on November 24, and the ultimate winners announced on December 10, providing a clear timeline for fans tracking the Hoosiers’ prospects.