https://hoosierstateofmind.com/indiana-s-defensive-front-is-the-envy-of-college-football-and-for-good-reason-01m01j2kpz8zHoosier State of MindenIndiana's defensive front is the envy of college football––and for good reasoncollege football,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,big ten football,Transfer Portal,big ten2026-08-15T13:30:00Z2026-08-15T13:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5210,h_2930,x_0,y_42/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m01ja0qdrwtg46h445.jpgIndiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Mario Landino (97) celebrates a fumble recovery Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, during the Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff against the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/indiana-football-2026-opponent-preview-purdue-boilermakers-01m011p3p6yzHoosier State of MindenIndiana Football 2026 opponent preview: Purdue Boilermakersindiana hoosiers,indiana football,Curt Cignetti,big ten football,college football,purdue boilermakers2026-08-15T10:45:00Z2026-08-15T10:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4809,h_2705,x_0,y_26/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m011rrfr3e7zmbm8fe.jpgNov 28, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Barry Odom and Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti speak before the game at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/memorial-stadium-expansion-is-starting-to-look-inevitable-after-latest-development-01m01bfvdtk6Hoosier State of MindenMemorial Stadium expansion is starting to look inevitable after latest developmentcollege football,indiana hoosiers,Curt Cignetti,indiana football,big ten football,memorial stadium2026-08-15T10:00:01Z2026-08-15T10:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_208/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m01bn7xj2g9yj6f70z.jpgMemorial Stadium before the Indiana football spring game at Memorial Stadium on Thursday, April 23, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/tracking-every-indiana-football-transfer-portal-departure-where-are-they-now-01m00hwax0b0Hoosier State of MindenTracking every Indiana Football transfer portal departure: Where are they now?indiana hoosiers,indiana football,college football,Transfer Portal,Curt Cignetti2026-08-14T18:30:00Z2026-08-14T18:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_1/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m00q3r5n0dqky0x1kz.jpgHead Coach Curt Cignetti during Indiana University's football camp practice on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/fernando-mendoza-s-mentorship-with-kirk-cousins-is-anything-but-typical-01m00eg01ky4Hoosier State of MindenFernando Mendoza’s mentorship with Kirk Cousins is anything but typicalFernando Mendoza,Kirk Cousins,NFL,Las Vegas Raiders,indiana hoosiers,indiana football2026-08-14T17:20:00Z2026-08-14T17:20:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7296,h_4104,x_0,y_318/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m00ehhdyvjsdfj2csn.jpgJun 9, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza (15) and Kirk Cousins (8) throw the ball as assistant head coach Mike McCoy (left) watches during minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/fernando-mendoza-looks-every-bit-like-the-player-the-raiders-hoped-for-01kzz33wc3sdHoosier State of MindenFernando Mendoza looks every bit like the player the Raiders hoped forFernando Mendoza,NFL,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,Las Vegas Raiders2026-08-14T11:30:00Z2026-08-14T11:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3752,h_2110,x_0,y_121/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01kzz36g5zvst076pe2m.jpgAug 13, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) throws a pass during a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Brytus-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/new-ncaa-football-rules-for-2026-and-what-they-mean-for-indiana-01kzyy3n7naaHoosier State of MindenNew NCAA Football rules for 2026 and what they mean for Indianacollege football,indiana hoosiers,ncaa,indiana football,big ten football2026-08-14T10:30:00Z2026-08-14T10:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5740,h_3228,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01kzyy4xm2rp51er1hht.jpgIndiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti talks with a referee during the Indiana football spring game at Memorial Stadium on Thursday, April 18, 2024.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/indiana-football-2026-opponent-preview-get-to-know-the-washington-huskies-01kzw7k6pke8Hoosier State of MindenIndiana Football 2026 opponent preview: Get to know the Washington Huskiesindiana hoosiers,indiana football,college football,big ten football,Indiana2026-08-14T00:30:00Z2026-08-14T00:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6663,h_3747,x_0,y_47/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01kzw7mkfaqxr77pbjzk.jpgNov 22, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) sets to pass during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/omar-cooper-jr-faces-unexpected-challenger-in-jets-wr-competition-01kzxs8h58raHoosier State of MindenOmar Cooper Jr. faces unexpected challenger in Jets WR competitionindiana hoosiers,Omar Cooper Jr,indiana football,NFL,New York Jets2026-08-13T18:15:00Z2026-08-13T18:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6564,h_3692,x_0,y_441/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01kzxs9t221fderh6kwh.jpgJul 29, 2026; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (83) participates in a drill during training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/3-indiana-freshmen-who-are-poised-to-make-an-impact-on-the-football-field-in-2026-01kzw875f1zqHoosier State of Minden3 Indiana freshmen who are poised to make an impact on the football field in 2026Curt Cignetti,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,college football,indiana football recruiting2026-08-13T16:30:00Z2026-08-13T16:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3024,h_1701,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01kzw8a58haw2qjmfa1e.jpgAug 31, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers Head Coach Curt Cignetti high-fives Indiana Hoosiers kicker Nicolas Radicic (39) against the Florida International Panthers during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports