
Former IU Football Players Make Mixed Impacts in NFL Preseason Week One
Week one of the NFL preseason saw several former Hoosiers deliver key contributions, while others faced injuries or roster cuts.
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Week one of the NFL preseason saw several former Hoosiers deliver key contributions, while others faced injuries or roster cuts.

Indiana University's football program welcomes back several seasoned athletes, leveraging the Designated Student Athlete rule to exceed roster limits and bolster performance on both sides of the ball.
Defending national champions Indiana University confronts critical questions as they enter fall camp, focusing on quarterback Josh Hoover's evolution, a potential three‑back offense, the emergence of wide receiver Charlie Becker, tight end depth, the recovery of left tackle Carter Smith, center Bray Lynch's transition, and the search for new return specialists.
With a national championship on the line, the Hoosiers confront critical decisions at quarterback, running back, and special teams during fall camp.

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.

Former Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has agreed to a four‑year, $57.27 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, a deal that follows a historic college season and sets the stage for a quarterback competition in training camp.

A look at the returning punter Quinn Warren, transfer kicker Nico Radicic, and the open competition at return spots heading into the 2026 season.

Indiana's special teams combined clutch kicking, reliable punting, and explosive returns to fuel a perfect championship run, and they return a core group ready to repeat the feat.

Indiana University’s football program is deep into its summer conditioning regimen, a crucial stretch that marks the halfway point of the offseason and sits roughly 100 days before the first game of the 2026 campaign. The Hoosiers have been the subject of a fan‑driven mailbag on Peegs.com, where writers Jared Kelly and Matt Weaver answered a flurry of questions about the upcoming season, providing a snapshot of the team’s current mindset. At the heart of the offensive scheme is the slot receiver position, a role that has become a linchpin in the Cig/Shanahan attack, especially on critical downs and in short‑yardage situations.