
IU Football’s Wide Receiver Room Poised for 2026 Overhaul
Indiana University will rely on a blend of proven returners, high‑profile transfers and promising newcomers to rebuild its wide receiver corps for the upcoming season.
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Indiana University will rely on a blend of proven returners, high‑profile transfers and promising newcomers to rebuild its wide receiver corps for the upcoming season.

Long‑time Martinsville High School athletic director Tommy Golding has been appointed head varsity football coach for the 2026 season, retaining his administrative duties while steering the program toward a run‑first, physically grounded style of play.

Joe Fielder, a seasoned coach with extensive experience at Martinsville, Chatham and Magna Vista high schools, has been appointed head football coach at Bassett High School, where he aims to leverage his defensive expertise and player-development focus to elevate the program.

From Martinsville’s championship high school days to a walk‑on role at Indiana University, Hunter Stroud is poised to make an impact as the 2026 season opener approaches.