https://hoosierstateofmind.com/the-4-biggest-questions-indiana-must-figure-out-to-win-back-to-back-national-titles-01m53cmv6nx8Hoosier State of MindenThe 4 biggest questions Indiana must figure out to win back-to-back national titlesindiana hoosiers,indiana football,Curt Cignetti,college football,College Football Playoff2026-10-16T23:15:00Z2026-10-16T23:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4688,h_2637,x_0,y_249/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m53cqfbrmb8gsn7qgj.jpgJan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti hoists the trophy as he celebrates with defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker (95), wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13), quarterback Fernando Mendoza (16), defensive lineman Mikail Kamara and defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) after defeating the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/josh-hoover-could-go-from-under-the-radar-to-heisman-contender-with-ohio-state-win-01m53ab33x3nHoosier State of MindenJosh Hoover could go from under the radar to Heisman contender with Ohio State winindiana hoosiers,indiana football,college football,Josh Hoover,Heisman Trophy ,Ohio State2026-10-16T22:25:00Z2026-10-16T22:25:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m53ad46bj72qk9py4g.jpgIndiana's Josh Hoover (10) before the Indiana versus Northwestern football game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/4-indiana-predictions-that-would-make-ohio-state-miserable-in-bloomington-01m52rh31yevHoosier State of Minden4 Indiana predictions that would make Ohio State miserable in Bloomingtonindiana hoosiers,indiana football,Ohio State,college football,big ten football2026-10-16T21:40:00Z2026-10-16T22:01:57Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_9/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m52rp5eyt2e0h2a8vy.jpgIndiana's Turbo Richard (1) scores during the Indiana versus North Texas football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/indiana-hoosiers-news-round-up-football-s-top-5-battle-basketball-vs-unc-and-more-01m52rthqsz9Hoosier State of MindenIndiana Hoosiers news round up: Football's Top-5 battle, basketball vs UNC, and moreindiana hoosiers,indiana football,indiana basketball,college football,college basketball2026-10-16T19:20:00Z2026-10-16T19:20:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7884,h_4434,x_0,y_269/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m52ry20h8bt6skv115.jpgOct 10, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover (10) warms up before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/the-3-things-indiana-must-get-right-to-take-down-ohio-state-again-01m52kh5pktnHoosier State of MindenThe 3 things Indiana must get right to take down Ohio State againIndiana,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,Ohio State Buckeyes,college football,big ten football2026-10-16T16:30:00Z2026-10-16T16:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3840,h_2160,x_0,y_182/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m52kp393222sbjk6xc.jpgOct 3, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Lee Beebe Jr. (29) fights for yards during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/a-lethal-ohio-state-offense-stands-between-the-indiana-defense-and-history-01m5100ss1rrHoosier State of MindenA lethal Ohio State offense stands between the Indiana defense and historycollege football,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,Ohio State Buckeyes,big ten football2026-10-16T10:00:03Z2026-10-16T10:00:03Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3806,h_2140,x_0,y_13/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m5106mygqsz1mff6hs.jpgSep 19, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Isaiah Jones (46) and Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Amare Ferrell (1) celebrate after a play against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the second half at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/curt-cignetti-is-closing-in-on-tom-allen-s-indiana-mark-with-ohio-state-looming-01m50ws4vx50Hoosier State of MindenCurt Cignetti is closing in on Tom Allen's Indiana mark with Ohio State loomingCurt Cignetti,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,big ten,Tom Allen,college football,Ohio State Buckeyes2026-10-15T23:40:00Z2026-10-15T23:40:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4015,h_2258,x_0,y_262/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m50x95440pfmeq3qf6.jpgIndiana Hoosiers linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) holds the trophy with Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, during the 100th annual Old Oaken Bucket game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette. Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Purdue Boilermakers, 56-3.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/the-college-football-playoff-expanding-to-24-teams-is-a-terrible-thing-for-the-sport-01m50gnwnkqbHoosier State of MindenThe College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams is a terrible thing for the sportindiana hoosiers,indiana football,college football,College Football Playoff,Indiana2026-10-15T20:00:00Z2026-10-15T20:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_55/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m50grn5xj17yw13n9a.jpgJan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) holds the trophy as he celebrates with offensive lineman Pat Coogan (78), defensive lineman Mikail Kamara and defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) after defeating the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/curt-cignetti-delivers-a-witty-take-on-stopping-ohio-state-star-wr-jeremiah-smith-01m50c9r3460Hoosier State of MindenCurt Cignetti delivers a witty take on stopping Ohio State star WR Jeremiah SmithJeremiah Smith,Curt Cignetti,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,college football,big ten football2026-10-15T19:15:00Z2026-10-15T19:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4500,h_2531,x_0,y_110/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m50cg8ptjvc1vndc71.jpgOhio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) scores a touchdown during the NCAA football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 10, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/indiana-qb-commit-lukas-prock-is-making-a-serious-move-up-the-recruiting-rankings-01m4yqnnm2akHoosier State of MindenIndiana QB commit Lukas Prock is making a serious move up the recruiting rankingsindiana hoosiers,indiana football recruiting,Curt Cignetti,Lukas Prock,college football2026-10-15T17:30:00Z2026-10-15T17:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5379,h_3025,x_0,y_86/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m4yqy6v5yemmxtjzq8.jpgMay 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Football has coach Curt Cignetti during the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 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