Indiana University Football Faces Early Injuries Ahead of Week 2
Injuries to cornerbacks, a running back and several young players force Indiana to lean on backup talent before its second game of the 2026 season.
Sep 7, 2026
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Indiana University Football Overcomes Early Injuries to Dominate North Texas
Despite losing starting cornerbacks Jamari Sharpe and A.J. Harris, as well as running back Khobie Martin, Indiana surged to a 52-16 win over North Texas, with Turbo Richard and Lee Beebe, Jr. leading the offensive charge.
Sep 5, 2026
Indiana’s 2026 Cornerback Battle: Sharpe Leads, Harris and Gandy Vie for Second Spot
Indiana’s cornerback corps reshapes for 2026, led by Jamari Sharpe’s championship‑game interception, as A.J. Harris, Ryland Gandy and newcomer Carson Williams vie for the second spot.
Aug 25, 2026
IU Football’s 2026 Fall Camp Sets Stage for Competitive Roster
Indiana University’s football program entered its 2026 fall camp with a disciplined, high‑intensity approach. Key position battles, standout performances and a full slate of NFL scouts underscore the team’s momentum heading into the new season.
Aug 24, 2026
Indiana’s 2026 Cornerback Corps: Replacing Ponds with Sharpe, Harris and Gandy
With D'Angelo Ponds heading to the New York Jets, Indiana must reshape its secondary. Jamari Sharpe is set to start, while transfers AJ Harris and Ryland Gandy, plus emerging talents, vie for the remaining spots.
Jul 8, 2026
Jaylen Bell Poised to Lead Hoosiers Defense in 2026
Sophomore defensive back Jaylen Bell is set to play a pivotal role for Indiana as he builds on a championship‑winning freshman year.
Jul 4, 2026
NCAA adopts 5‑for‑5 eligibility rule that could lengthen college careers
The NCAA has approved a 5‑for‑5 eligibility framework that grants athletes five years to complete five years of eligibility, eliminating redshirting and most waivers. The change could extend the collegiate tenure of several Indiana players and alter roster strategies across the sport.
Jun 24, 2026
NCAA expands eligibility to five years, reshaping college sports
The NCAA has approved a five‑year eligibility model that extends playing time for college athletes, with particular implications for Indiana University football and basketball players.
Jun 24, 2026
Indiana’s Cornerback Battle: Sharpe Leads, Harris and Gandy Vie for Starting Spot
Indiana University’s secondary is set for a pivotal overhaul, with the field cornerback locked in and a fierce contest brewing between A.J. Harris and Ryland Gandy for the opposite starting role.
May 26, 2026
NCAA Approves Five-Year Eligibility Rule, Extending College Careers
A June NCAA vote will grant every Division I athlete five seasons of eligibility, eliminating redshirt and waiver provisions and giving several IU players an extra year of play.
May 26, 2026