https://hoosierstateofmind.com/game-by-game-predictions-for-indiana-football-s-title-defending-2026-season-01m1mdmmaj0xHoosier State of MindenGame-by-game predictions for Indiana Football's title-defending 2026 seasonCurt Cignetti,indiana football,indiana hoosiers,big ten football,college football2026-09-03T21:15:00Z2026-09-03T21:28:37Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6055,h_3405,x_0,y_112/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m1mdq2pnczakw5jp05.jpgJan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jamari Sharpe (22) celebrates after making an interception against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/kaelon-black-is-already-emerging-as-a-key-piece-on-the-49ers-depth-chart-01m1man9amkbHoosier State of MindenKaelon Black is already emerging as a key piece on the 49ers’ depth chartKaelon Black,2026 NFL Draft,indiana football,indiana hoosiers,NFL,san fransisco 49ers2026-09-03T20:30:00Z2026-09-03T20:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4484,h_2522,x_0,y_62/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m1marx7xagaj54qbfp.jpgAug 20, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Kaelon Black (26) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/ranking-every-indiana-football-position-group-from-strongest-to-weakest-01m1knpf6nk7Hoosier State of MindenRanking every Indiana Football position group from strongest to weakestindiana hoosiers,indiana football,college football,Indiana,Curt Cignetti2026-09-03T17:00:01Z2026-09-03T18:57:45Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3815,h_2145,x_0,y_57/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m1knr0kqahh7t075zm.jpgSep 12, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Isaiah Jones (46) and linebacker Rolijah Hardy (21) celebrate after a defensive play during the first half against the Indiana State Sycamores at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/5-offseason-headlines-indiana-fans-might-have-missed-if-you-weren-t-paying-attention-01m1je5vrgzxHoosier State of Minden5 offseason headlines Indiana fans might have missed if you weren't paying attentionCurt Cignetti,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,college football,Indiana2026-09-03T12:10:00Z2026-09-03T12:10:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6592,h_3708,x_0,y_160/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m1jecydt0m8nkq15jg.jpgJan 1, 2026; Pasadena, CA, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Amare Ferrell (1) Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2026 Rose Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/trayce-jackson-davis-returning-to-bloomington-this-time-in-visiting-colors-01m1jbf7f9ekHoosier State of MindenTrayce Jackson-Davis returning to Bloomington, this time in visiting colorsTrayce Jackson-Davis,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,Indiana,Tayven Jackson2026-09-03T10:45:00Z2026-09-03T10:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_12/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m1jbhhetrbcjyqjm73.jpgIndiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) listens to Indiana Head Coach Mike Woodson talk about him during Senior Day activities at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Iu Um Mbb Sd Tjd 4https://hoosierstateofmind.com/every-team-s-biggest-weakness-on-indiana-s-2026-football-schedule-01m1hjgjg6r0Hoosier State of MindenEvery team's biggest weakness on Indiana's 2026 football scheduleindiana hoosiers,indiana football,college football,big ten football,Curt Cignetti2026-09-03T00:35:00Z2026-09-03T00:39:42Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_81/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m1hjmdfe0n2sqxjq2w.jpgNov 23, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day(right) and Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti meet at midfield before the game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/curt-cignetti-has-turned-efficiency-into-a-trademark-of-his-success-at-indiana-01m1hwwvb54rHoosier State of MindenCurt Cignetti has turned efficiency into a trademark of his success at IndianaCurt Cignetti,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,college football,ESPN2026-09-02T22:00:01Z2026-09-02T22:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_58/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m1hxee51y4xspcxsnj.jpgIndiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti during spring football practice at Memorial Stadium on Thursday, April 2, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/indiana-s-2026-preseason-odds-show-the-hoosiers-face-a-new-kind-of-challenge-01m1hm4zw63bHoosier State of MindenIndiana's 2026 preseason odds show the Hoosiers face a new kind of challengeindiana football,college football,indiana hoosiers,National Championship,College Football Playoff,Curt Cignetti2026-09-02T20:00:00Z2026-09-02T20:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3889,h_2187,x_0,y_18/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m1hmcf5037p7xtzm9c.jpgJan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti (right) is interviewed by ESPN reporter Holly Rowe during the game against the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. 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Rebilas-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/4-indiana-players-whose-stock-has-skyrocketed-ahead-of-the-season-opener-01m1h753b5sxHoosier State of Minden4 Indiana players whose stock has skyrocketed ahead of the season openerIndiana,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,college football,Curt Cignetti,Khobie Martin2026-09-02T16:20:00Z2026-09-02T16:20:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_54/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m1h76gm7h1ewv5q0ts.jpgIndiana's Khobie Martin (28) during spring football practice at Memorial Stadium on Thursday, April 9, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/indiana-football-vs-north-texas-how-to-watch-odds-and-predictions-01m1ftgk7xd7Hoosier State of MindenIndiana Football vs. North Texas: How to watch, odds, and predictionsindiana football,Curt Cignetti,college football,indiana hoosiers,Indiana,north texas mean green2026-09-02T11:00:00Z2026-09-02T11:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1852,h_1041,x_0,y_214/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m1ftq5ndseqfj8eq11.jpgIndiana's Charlie Becker (80) during Indiana University spring football practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/final-grades-for-indiana-football-s-unprecedented-recruiting-ride-of-an-offseason-01m1fa35yny2Hoosier State of MindenFinal grades for Indiana Football's unprecedented recruiting ride of an offseasoncollege football,indiana football,Curt Cignetti,indiana hoosiers,indiana football recruiting2026-09-02T00:15:00Z2026-09-02T00:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1860,h_1046,x_0,y_63/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m1fa4zt54x5njtxdx6.jpgIndiana Head Coach Curt Cignetti watches during the College Football Playoff National Championship college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.