
Indiana University climbs to No. 5 in AP poll after dominant win
Indiana University improved to No. 5 in the AP poll after a 52-16 win over North Texas, earning eight first-place votes and maintaining the top spot in the Coaches Poll.
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Indiana University improved to No. 5 in the AP poll after a 52-16 win over North Texas, earning eight first-place votes and maintaining the top spot in the Coaches Poll.

After Week 1, the college football rankings show significant movement, with Ohio State holding the No. 1 spot, Notre Dame climbing, and LSU’s dominant win over Clemson positioning them for a top‑five push, while Texas, Miami, and others validate preseason expectations.

Indiana University Athletics will host Howard for the first time in program history on September 12, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, kicking off a season that shows early promise for both teams.

A 56-3 win over Ball State propelled Ohio State to a 1-0 series lead, while ESPN's model adjusts probabilities for upcoming matchups, projecting an 11-1 finish by Week 12.

Indiana University’s women’s hockey team opened the season with a 5-0 win over Central Michigan, scoring within minutes and never looking back.

With temperatures soaring at early‑season college football games, fans are leaving stadiums in droves and players face unsafe conditions, leading experts to urge a shift toward night games and domed venues for the first two weeks of the season.

A January text message between quarterback Josh Hoover and receiver Charlie Becker ignited a partnership that produced four touchdowns and a record-extending extra‑point streak in Indiana's season‑opening win.
The 2026 college football season begins with a packed opening weekend that features former Wildcats making their first starts, new head coaches taking the sidelines, and high‑profile games across the nation.

With a front‑loaded schedule featuring marquee opponents and a historic championship drought, Notre Dame’s independence from conferences remains a focal point of debate as the program aims to capture a national title in the 2024‑25 season.

The opening weekend of Big Ten football produced a clear leader and a mix of surprising outcomes, setting the stage for a competitive season.

Indiana’s flawless season and championship have transformed a once‑losing program into a hopeful contender, but the road ahead tests whether the momentum can endure.

Indiana's 4-0 win over New Hampshire showcased strong offense and defense, with seniors stepping up on Senior Day before a home game against Central Michigan.

The 2026 college football season opens Thursday, September 3 and runs through Monday, September 7, with Fox, ESPN, CBS, NBC and ABC broadcasting key games that pit defending champions, top‑ranked teams and new coaching storylines against each other.

Indiana Field Hockey will open its 2026 campaign at home, with matches against New Hampshire and Central Michigan following a challenging opening weekend in Louisville.

Indiana University’s placekicker Nico Radicic enters the 2026 season with a perfect 156‑of‑156 extra‑point record and a 28‑of‑30 field‑goal tally, poised to set a new standard of accuracy while chasing the Lou Groza Award.

Michigan's 2027 football calendar has been reshaped, with a new opener against Buffalo and a high‑profile road game at Texas, while a tougher road schedule and marquee home matchups loom.

Indiana will look to convert strong defense into goals when it hosts New Hampshire on Friday, a matchup that pits a historically dominant series against a team seeking its first win of the season.

Urban Meyer argues the Big Ten is now the strongest college football league, backed by recent national titles, NFL Draft dominance and top‑ranked teams.

Indiana’s unbeaten run ended in a 1‑1 draw at Louisville, exposing early-season attacking limitations ahead of upcoming home fixtures.
Former TCU quarterback Josh Hoover has pledged to Indiana University, bringing a record‑breaking passing résumé and championship experience to the Hoosiers.

A look at the major storylines shaping the upcoming college football season, from controversial roster moves to championship expectations and the broader impact of NCAA litigation.

Indiana’s top‑ranked men’s soccer team opens its season against a Louisville side led by former Hoosier coach John Michael Hayden, promising a defensive showdown against a potent offense.

This week’s recap covers basketball’s non‑conference slate, Sam Alexis’s eligibility uncertainty, football’s fall camp, soccer dominance and losses, newcomer Oliver Moller‑Jensen’s rise, and recent fan‑engagement initiatives.

The Hoosiers open the 2025 season against No.10 Miami (Ohio) and No.18 Louisville, aiming to build on consecutive nine‑win seasons and a roster dotted with preseason watch‑list honorees.