https://hoosierstateofmind.com/fernando-mendoza-facing-tough-reality-as-raiders-near-qb-decision-01m181dghqtfHoosier State of MindenFernando Mendoza facing tough reality as Raiders near QB decisionFernando Mendoza,Kirk Cousins,indiana football,NFL,Las Vegas Raiders,indiana hoosiers2026-08-30T10:00:02Z2026-08-30T10:00:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7764,h_4367,x_0,y_249/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m181fn8hbt1k7b63vg.jpgAug 27, 2026; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders communications vice president Will Kiss escorts quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) and safety Treydan Stukes (31) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/week-0-made-josh-hoover-s-importance-to-indiana-crystal-clear-01m17m18tfegHoosier State of MindenWeek 0 made Josh Hoover’s importance to Indiana crystal clearTCU,Josh Hoover,indiana football,indiana hoosiers,college football2026-08-29T21:45:00Z2026-08-29T21:47:12Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1178,h_662,x_822,y_181/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m17m2qkdmpr53rsdd6.jpgIndiana's Josh Hoover (10) during Indiana University spring football practice on Thursday, March 26, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/aiden-fisher-gave-the-texans-a-preseason-slate-they-can-t-afford-to-ignore-01m178f0bqvdHoosier State of MindenAiden Fisher gave the Texans a preseason slate they can't afford to ignoreAiden Fisher,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,NFL,houston texans2026-08-29T18:00:02Z2026-08-29T18:00:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3111,h_1749,x_0,y_12/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m178mvn2kmx1vhhwca.jpgAug 28, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Aiden Fisher (59) before a play during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/5-indiana-hoosiers-who-could-become-household-names-in-2026-01m173c7wbr3Hoosier State of Minden5 Indiana Hoosiers who could become household names in 2026college football,indiana hoosiers,indiana football,big ten football2026-08-29T16:35:00Z2026-08-29T16:35:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_18/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m17450qf10v06dv6qy.jpgIndiana's Nick Marsh (11) during Indiana University's football camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/indiana-s-most-important-player-this-season-might-be-the-one-nobody-is-talking-about-01m14wkxhavxHoosier State of MindenIndiana’s most important player this season might be the one nobody is talking aboutTrent Sisley,Darian DeVries,indiana basketball,indiana hoosiers,college basketball,Indiana2026-08-29T12:40:00Z2026-08-29T12:53:08Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_279/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m14wtnfttdvdjs50b3.jpgJan 7, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Trent Sisley (11) drives past Maryland Terrapins guard George Turkson Jr. (11) during the first half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Imageshttps://hoosierstateofmind.com/3-reasons-why-losing-sam-alexis-would-be-a-disaster-for-indiana-this-season-01m14j3ksfbsHoosier State of Minden3 reasons why losing Sam Alexis would be a disaster for Indiana this seasoncollege basketball,Sam Alexis,ncaa,indiana basketball,indiana hoosiers,big ten basketball,Darian DeVries2026-08-28T18:00:03Z2026-08-28T18:00:03Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_86/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m14j7prs8vagb827ys.jpgIndiana's Sam Alexis (4) dunks during the Indiana versus Alabama A&M men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/curt-cignetti-is-keeping-indiana-s-best-at-home-and-it-s-just-getting-started-01m14da61dwyHoosier State of MindenCurt Cignetti is keeping Indiana’s best at home — and it’s just getting startedCurt Cignetti,indiana football,indiana football recruiting,college football,Indiana2026-08-28T17:25:00Z2026-08-28T17:25:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2000,h_1125,x_0,y_15/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m14db2pytsbf402ef5.jpgHead Coach Curt Cignetti during Indiana University's football camp practice on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.https://hoosierstateofmind.com/devan-boykin-continues-to-make-his-case-as-nfl-roster-decisions-draw-closer-01m1379zt4t8Hoosier State of MindenDevan Boykin continues to make his case as NFL roster decisions draw closerDevan Boykin,indiana football,NFL,Pittsburgh Steelers,indiana hoosiers2026-08-28T10:45:00Z2026-08-28T10:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4583,h_2577,x_0,y_202/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/152/01m137yngat7tjsvwhwp.jpgJun 9, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Devan Boykin (40) participates in drills during Minicamp at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. 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