Author: Mike Schumann

The IU basketball program held a former player reunion over the weekend. Players as recent as Trayce Jackson-Davis were there, and a player from the 1953 national championship squad was in attendance as well. Phil Byers came to IU from Evansville, Ind. in 1951.  He played both football and basketball for a year for the Hoosiers before deciding to focus just on hoops after one season. Byers was one of nine Hoosiers to play in the 1953 national title game, when Indiana beat Kansas 69-68 at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Indiana had all of their championship trophies…

Donaven McCulley was not on the field as Indiana’s offense started their first drive of the 2024 season. That was notable after first-year coach Curt Cignetti made comments during the offseason suggesting he was at times frustrated with the 6-foot-5 senior wideout from Indianapolis. But McCulley’s absence from the field became permanent against Florida International when he took a hit to the head and neck area in the first half.  Cignetti shared after the game McCulley was not medically cleared to return after suffering that blow. Now Indiana is on a short week, with a Friday night game in Bloomington…

After months of talk and projection, we finally got to see who was ready to see the field for IU football, and who was ready to perform at a high level. Snap counts and grades are in for Indiana’s 31-7 week one win over Florida International. Today we’ll take a look at the IU offense. All according to PFF, here is where the Hoosiers rank nationally after week one: Overall Offense:  56th (out of 134) Passing:  85th Pass Blocking:  48th Receiving:  49th Running:  52nd Run Blocking:  43rd Kurtis Rourke’s overall grade was 61.6, and his passing grade was 66.3 –…

It didn’t take long for Curt Cignetti to endear himself to Indiana fans. Just days after he was hired, he took the mic at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall and electrified the crowd. “Purdue sucks, but so does Michigan and Ohio State,” he proclaimed to thunderous applause. Win the crowd Curt. Win the crowd. #iufb pic.twitter.com/bKym92h4zh — Mike Schumann @ The Daily Hoosier (@daily_hoosier) December 2, 2023 It seems almost every time there’s a camera or microphone in front of Cignetti he does or says something memorable. What’s the vision you sell to recruits? “I win, Google me.” And what about…

BLOOMINGTON –Indiana opened the 2024 season with a 31-7 win over Florida International at Memorial Stadium. Below are three quick reasons why the Curt Cignetti era got off to a 1-0 start. Further below you’ll find highlights and final stats from the game. Indiana will host Western Illinois on Friday evening. 1. The running game was working.  Indiana rushed 40 times for 234 yards, a 5.9 yard per carry average.  That was more rushing yards than any game last season.  With FIU playing a shell defense at times, the IU backs were able to get downhill before first contact.  Three…

Follow along as Indiana kicks off the 2024 season against FIU in Bloomington. Scoring updates will be posted in real time.  Share your thoughts in the discussion thread below. The most recent updates will be on top. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL (0-0) at INDIANA (0-0) Kickoff:  3:30 p.m. Eastern, Saturday Location:  Bloomington, Ind., Memorial Stadium (52,626; field turf) Television: BTN — Joe Beninati (pbp), Matt Barkley (analyst), Shane Sparks (sideline) Stream:  Fox Sports Radio:  IU Football radio network Odds:  Indiana is a 22-point favorite FINAL STATS: FOURTH QUARTER: TOUCHDOWN INDIANA:  Elijah Green goes 51 yards on the run.  Hoosiers go 2 plays 39 yards. …

Indiana announced four players who will miss the 2024 season on their pregame availability report Saturday afternoon. Offensive lineman Nick Kidwell was previously reported.  Here are all four players out for the season: Nick Kidwell – OL Josh Philostin – DB Andrew DePaepe – DE Vince Fiacable – OL Kidwell is a seventh-year guard who was expected to start.  Fiacable might have been a contender to see snaps on the interior of the line in Kidwell’s absence. Philostin is a true freshman who likely would not have a seen a major role in 2024.  DePaepe transferred in from Michigan State…

A new era of IU football has arrived. First year head coach Curt Cignetti has rejuvenated the Indiana program, and his new look Hoosiers kick off the 2024 season at home against the Florida International Panthers on Saturday afternoon. Here’s everything you need to know about the week one contest. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL (0-0) at INDIANA (0-0) Kickoff:  3:30 p.m. Eastern, Saturday Location:  Bloomington, Ind., Memorial Stadium (52,626; field turf) Television: BTN — Joe Beninati (pbp), Matt Barkley (analyst), Shane Sparks (sideline) Stream:  Fox Sports Radio:  IU Football radio network Odds:  Indiana is a 22-point favorite Weather at kickoff:  80 degrees,…

Indiana welcomes in-state class of 2025 5-star Jalen Haralson to Bloomington this weekend for an official visit. To help get you ready, below is a comprehensive look with everything you need to know about Haralson as he arrives on campus Friday for his weekend stay. ESSENTIALS Status —  OFFERED (October, 2021) -Class – 2025 -Hometown – Anderson, Ind. -School – La Lumiere School -Position – Guard/Wing -Height – 6-foot-6 -Weight – 205 -AAU – Indy Heat (Nike EYBL) -On3 Industry Average Ranking – 5-star (No. 10 in nation, No. 3 small forward) -Primary Competition…

It was no secret the Indiana offense was ahead of the defense during spring practice. While the Hoosiers had enough pieces to patch together a functioning first team defense, that unit was still far from what anyone was envisioning for where we are now — the start of the season.  And head coach Curt Cignetti acknowledged at the time there was a meaningful drop-off when it came to his spring twos on the defensive depth chart. Back in the spring, Indiana was missing several key contributors on the defensive side of the ball, including defensive tackle James Carpenter, linebacker Jailin…