Hoosier State of Mind
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Right after taking down Alabama in the CFP, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was absolutely fired up and rightfully so.
Braulio Perez|
The Indiana head coach is tired of the Hoosiers being overlooked just because of their name.
Ericka Brockish|
The Hoosiers continue to make history this season.
Ericka Brockish|
Vegas oddsmakers seem to have gotten a bit more confident in Indiana in the last two weeks.
Ericka Brockish|
With the transfer portal set to open on Friday, one name seems to be jumping off the page just a bit when it comes to the Indiana Hoosiers replacing Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza next season. Who is the quarterback Indiana seems to be targeting?
John Buhler|
Indiana may be a sizable favorite over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl, but head coach Curt Cignetti might need to lean on his star quarterback Fernando Mendoza more than even he imagined. He is the Heisman Trophy winner after all...
John Buhler|
It is only a coincidence that Indiana is playing Nick Saban's former team on New Year's Day. While the former Alabama head coach gave the Hoosiers their well-deserved respect while appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, he did not beat around the bush either.
John Buhler|
Curt Cignetti's biggest weapon in the Hoosiers' first game of the College Football Playoff may not be Fernando Mendoza or anyone on Indiana's defense.
Sam Fariss|
It will not be up to him, but senior wide receiver Elijah Sarratt is firmly of the belief that the Indiana Hoosiers are not going away anytime soon. What he said about IU football should have Hoosiers fans so excited about their overall future prospects.
John Buhler|
Indiana is in an unusual spot heading into Thursday's Rose Bowl against Alabama.  The No. 1 seed is expected to beat the mighty Crimson Tide.
Corey Long|
With Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza expected to be one of the first players taken in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, this latest NFL mock draft from CBS Sports comes with a surprising twist that you are not going to want to miss out on even one bit.
John Buhler|
The Indiana Hoosiers may be the top-seeded team in the entire College Football Playoff field, but they still have to win three games over several high-quality opponents to be national champions. Let's power rank who they could conceivably play here soon.
John Buhler|
Curt Cignetti and Nick Saban go way back, so far back that many have forgotten they used to coach together.
Ericka Brockish|
Fernando Mendoza is heading to the NFL after a Heisman Trophy season, so the Hoosiers will have to dip back into the transfer portal to find his replacement.
Josh Yourish|
Plenty of signs are pointing to the NY Giants taking Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall despite bringing in Jaxson Dart.
Braulio Perez|
When it comes tot he quarterback comparison in this game, there is a clear leader.
Ericka Brockish|
Although his Indiana Hoosiers may not even have to face the Oregon Ducks on their side of the bracket, Curt Cignetti has to be loving what he saw transpire in Eugene when it comes to his former team in the James Madison Dukes in the No. 5 vs. No. 12 game.
John Buhler|
With the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide defeating the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners in Norman on Friday night, that means the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers will be taking on Kalen DeBoer's team in the Rose Bowl. This is the worst first-round matchup possible for Indiana...
John Buhler|
The Hoosiers seem to be a solid early favorite against the Crimson Tide.
Ericka Brockish|
When it came to quarterback Fernando Mendoza, even the SEC's favorite network couldn't deny the 2025 Heisman winner his rightful spot.
Corey Long|
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