https://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 Sportshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/fernando-mendoza-s-preseason-debut-3-key-things-to-watch-01kzwacjz5zkHoosier State of MindenFernando Mendoza’s preseason debut: 3 key things to watchFernando Mendoza,NFL,Las Vegas Raiders,indiana hoosiers,indiana football2026-08-13T10:00:03Z2026-08-13T10:00:03Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3599,h_2024,x_0,y_98/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01kzwadve6b8j51gnxb7.jpgJun 9, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Andrew Janocko (left) talks with quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza (15) and Kirk Cousins (8) during minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/curt-cignetti-s-alabama-comments-highlight-what-sets-him-apart-in-big-moments-01kzvs74x28pHoosier State of MindenCurt Cignetti's Alabama comments highlight what sets him apart in big momentsCollege Football Playoff,college football,Curt Cignetti,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,Alabama,Kalen DeBoer2026-08-12T22:30:00Z2026-08-12T23:16:29Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7168,h_4032,x_0,y_511/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01kzvs8dr97w2zp148jr.jpgJan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti holds the Leishman Trophy after victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide at the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/josh-hoover-cleaning-up-his-turnover-struggles-will-put-indiana-in-repeat-position-01kzvn00g5acHoosier State of MindenJosh Hoover cleaning up his turnover struggles will put Indiana in repeat positionJosh Hoover,Curt Cignetti,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,college football2026-08-12T21:50:00Z2026-08-12T21:50:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_82/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01kzvn1dt6mvb2h15epz.jpgIndiana's Josh Hoover (10) during Indiana University's football camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/fernando-mendoza-hasn-t-done-enough-to-take-the-qb1-job-from-kirk-cousins-yet-01kzs1j8bzynHoosier State of MindenFernando Mendoza hasn't done enough to take the QB1 job from Kirk Cousins — yetFernando Mendoza,Kirk Cousins,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,Las Vegas Raiders,NFL2026-08-12T21:15:00Z2026-08-12T21:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7096,h_3991,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01kzs205tkebesh22ppa.jpgJun 9, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) runs during minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/indiana-s-week-1-matchup-against-north-texas-comes-with-a-familiar-twist-01kzsv1ghjj1Hoosier State of MindenIndiana’s Week 1 matchup against North Texas comes with a familiar twistindiana hoosiers,Tayven Jackson,indiana football,college football,Indiana2026-08-12T16:45:00Z2026-08-12T16:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5917,h_3328,x_0,y_153/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01kzsv39kbzkdzn5ranr.jpgOct 26, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Tayven Jackson (2) walks to the locker room after beating the Washington Huskies at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/indiana-finally-gets-the-common-sense-ranking-hoosier-fans-have-been-asking-for-01kzv4yrv8vvHoosier State of MindenIndiana finally gets the common sense ranking Hoosier fans have been asking forindiana hoosiers,college football,Curt Cignetti,indiana football,Indiana,Danny Kanell2026-08-12T15:55:00Z2026-08-12T15:55:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_11/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01kzv50dsyr9a34e1k54.jpgIndiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti during Indiana University's football camp practice on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/indiana-should-easily-keep-this-defending-champs-streak-alive-in-2026-01kzsmscm14gHoosier State of MindenIndiana should easily keep this defending champs streak alive in 2026college football,indiana hoosiers,Curt Cignetti,indiana football,College Football Playoff2026-08-12T10:00:01Z2026-08-12T10:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4932,h_2774,x_0,y_191/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01kzsmxaqyfzbv0pvf7p.jpgJan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti hoists the trophy as he celebrates 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/fernando-mendoza-receives-clear-message-in-raiders-first-depth-chart-release-01kzs27ffrw6Hoosier State of MindenFernando Mendoza receives clear message in Raiders' first depth chart releaseFernando Mendoza,Las Vegas Raiders,NFL,Kirk Cousins,indiana hoosiers,indiana football2026-08-11T21:25:00Z2026-08-11T21:25:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3382,h_1902,x_0,y_61/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01kzs2c4rndmkrhgycac.jpgJun 3, 2026; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) runs a drill during organized team activities at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/3-names-to-watch-as-indiana-s-te-race-takes-shape-in-fall-camp-01kzryhpesm4Hoosier State of Minden3 names to watch as Indiana’s TE race takes shape in fall campindiana hoosiers,college football,indiana football,big ten football2026-08-11T18:45:00Z2026-08-11T18:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1948,h_1095,x_0,y_38/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01kzryrfq8ppyz1hmnfh.jpgIndiana's Brock Schott (88) during spring football practice at Memorial Stadium on Thursday, April 9, 2026.