The University of Indianapolis has entered the preseason spotlight as its football program receives national attention for several standout athletes.
D2Football.com’s Elite 100 Watch List, a prestigious compilation assembled with input from head coaches and veteran scout Josh Buchanan, highlights the players projected to make the biggest impact in the upcoming Division II season.
Preseason Honors
Among those honored, senior offensive lineman Tyler Leopold earns a First Team slot, underscoring his status as one of the nation’s top linemen at 6‑5 and 280 pounds.
Junior linebacker Alvin Contreras and junior defensive back Eli Liapis are placed on the SQUAD team, reflecting their versatility and defensive prowess at 5‑10 and 5‑11 respectively.
All three athletes also received All‑GLVC First Team honors for 2025, a conference‑wide acknowledgment that ties their individual success to the program’s broader competitiveness within the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
The recognition not only celebrates the players’ achievements but also signals the team’s ambition to contend for a championship, with head coach Josh Buchanan praising their work ethic and potential to elevate the program.