Author: Mike Schumann

With his first-career multi-interception game, sophomore defensive back D’Angelo Ponds earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week from the conference office on Monday. Ponds grabbed a pair of first half interceptions against Washington, with his first Hoosier interception going 67 yards the other way for the game’s opening touchdown. It was his first career pick-6 – college or high school – and is the longest defensive touchdown scored by an IU player since Jameel Cook Jr. took one for 96 yards against FIU in 2015. His second interception came in the second quarter and set up Indiana’s second scoring…

The updates continue to be positive as Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke continues to trend towards a return at Michigan State this weekend. IU’s starting quarterback had thumb surgery last week after suffering an injury in the first half of a 56-7 win over Nebraska. ESPN’s Pete Thamel says Rourke has now been throwing for several days in a row. “Sources: Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke has continued to throw the past few days, and there’s continued optimism he can play on Saturday against Michigan State,” Thamel wrote on X Monday morning.  “He’s been dealing with a thumb injury and had surgery…

Indiana’s passing attack has been the story for most of the 2024 season.  But in game eight the Hoosiers turned to all the other phases — running the ball, defense and special teams — to pull out a hard-earned win over Washington. Below we took a look at Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades, notes and snap counts from the contest. Through eight games, Indiana’s overall PFF grade is No. 1 in the nation. Their overall offense is second, and their overall defense is fourth. Next up for Indiana (8-0) is PFF No. 100 Michigan State (4-4) on Saturday (3:30 p.m.…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Indiana defeated Tennessee in a charity exhibition at Food City Center on Sunday afternoon. Three quick takeaways, highlights, and final stats are below. Indiana returns to exhibition on Friday against Marian in Bloomington. See also:  Mike Woodson and Malik Reneau discuss the exhibition win. THREE QUICK TAKEAWAYS 1. Myles Rice is a gamechanger.  There has been plenty of offseason talk about improved guard play for IU, and Washington State transfer guard Myles Rice looks like he will bring considerably more playmaking from the backcourt for the Hoosiers.  Against a good defense, the redshirt sophomore had 20 points…

IU fans can get their first look at the 2024-25 Hoosiers against another team on Sunday afternoon, as Indiana is in Tennessee for the first of two preseason exhibition contests. The Hoosiers unofficially open their 125th season of competition in men’s basketball with a charity exhibition matchup against No. 12/12 Tennessee at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee and Indiana have jointly agreed to support the John McLendon Foundation. Named for the esteemed Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame member, the John McLendon Foundation offers scholarships for minority students who intend to pursue a…

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana defeated Washington at sold out Memorial Stadium Saturday afternoon by a final score of 31-17. Below are three quick reasons why the Hoosiers won, highlights and final stats. Indiana (8-0, 5-0) will travel to Michigan State next weekend. Stay tuned to The Daily Hoosier for more coverage of the game. THREE QUICK REASONS 1. Defense makes splash plays.  Indiana cornerback D’Angelo Ponds set the tone in the first quarter with a 67-yard interception return for a touchdown.  It was one of two first half interceptions by the sophomore.  The Hoosiers added three sacks and six tackles…

The gameday scene has shifted inside sold out Memorial Stadium. Refresh the page for updates on scoring plays and other key moments. And join us in the discussion thread below. Updates will be posted at the top. Indiana (7-0) and Washington (4-3) kick at Noon ET on the Big Ten Network. FINAL STATS FOURTH QUARTER FIELD GOAL WASHINGTON:  23 yard kick is good.  8 plays, 65 yard drive.  31-17 Hoosiers with 6:06 left. TOUCHDOWN INDIANA:  Tayven Jackson 2 yard run.  4 plays, 14 yards.  Indiana 31 Washington 14, 8:55 left. Tayven Jackson takes it in himself for 6 🙌 @IndianaFootball…

Kurtis Rourke is definitively out for Indiana’s game against Washington on Saturday, but there’s a good chance he only misses one game. During ESPN’s live College GameDay broadcast, Pete Thamel said Rourke will attempt to play next weekend when the Hoosiers travel to Michigan State. “Considering Kurtis Rourke had thumb surgery on Monday, the situation couldn’t have played out better,” Thamel said.  “He had two small screws put in the top of his thumb. He is expected to attempt to come back next week against Michigan State.” Redshirt sophomore Tayven Jackson will start in Rourke’s place against Washington. Rourke is…

Indiana, yes, Indiana, suddenly looks invincible. And the spotlight on Bloomington has never been brighter. For the second straight weekend, Memorial Stadium is sold out.  This time ESPN’s College GameDay is on site.  The Hoosiers are legitimate contenders for the College Football Playoff and the Big Ten Championship Game.  And the defending national runner-ups are in town. Here’s everything you need to know about Indiana’s matchup against Washington. WASHINGTON (4-3, 2-2) at No. 13 INDIANA (7-0, 4-0) Kickoff:  Noon ET, Saturday Location:  Bloomington, Ind., Memorial Stadium (52,626; field turf) Television: BTN — Guy Haberman (pbp), Yogi Roth (analyst), Rhett Lewis…

Indiana continues to explore possibilities in the class of 2025. On Friday they made an offer to 7-foot-1 international prospect Fridrik Leo Curtis. The product of Iceland reported the IU offer on his social media pages. Curtis attends Cambridge Arts, Technology and Science (CATS) Academy in Massachusetts.  He just got to the U.S. this fall to finish high school and then play college basketball.  He is already 19 and would be 20 upon arriving on a college campus next summer. On film Curtis shows skill, with the ability to handle the ball and make threes.  This is how he described…