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Indiana University athletics beat writer for The Herald-Times

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Indiana football to have pair of million-dollar coordinators in 2025; other highlights from new contracts Indiana football will have one of the highest assistant salary pools in the country in 2025, details on their new deals:

Indiana football to have pair of million-dollar coordinators in 2025, other highlights from new contracts for team's assistants www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

20.12.2024 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can Indiana football’s defense again bring β€˜chaos’ to Notre Dame in CFP opener? Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said that Indiana football's defense likes to create chaos. Here's how the Hoosiers and coordinator Bryant Haines do it.

How Indiana football’s defense plans on bringing β€˜chaos’ to South Bend in CFP first round www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

20.12.2024 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana football vs Notre Dame history: Rundown of their history before CFP game Indiana football's game against Notre Dame in the CFP won't be the first trip to South Bend for Curt Cignetti and a handful of his players:

Indiana football vs Notre Dame history: What's Curt Cignetti's record against the Fighting Irish? How many Hoosiers have played in South Bend? www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

20.12.2024 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Look: Indiana football travels in style to South Bend for first-round CFP game vs Notre Dame Take a look at the freshly printed CFP gear Indiana football players wore on their trip to South Bend.

Look: Indiana football travels in style to South Bend for first-round CFP game vs Notre Dame www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

20.12.2024 05:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana football's star players preview first-round CFP game: Here are the memorable quotes Aiden Fisher, Kurtis Rourke. Mikail Kamara and IU football's other top stars previewed their CFP game against Notre Dame on Tuesday night, making for some memorable quotes.

Indiana football's star players preview first-round CFP game: Here are the memorable quotes www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

18.12.2024 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti’s film study in one area paved the way for CFP berth Indiana football heads into the first round of the CFP with one of the best red zone offenses in the country. Here's how Curt Cignetti helped the Hoosiers pull it off

How Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti’s film study in one area paved the way for CFP berth www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

18.12.2024 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Riley Leonard is one of the best dual-threat QBs in the FBS. Indiana football wants him to pay a toll for that. "He'll probably get some yards, but he'll also get a couple hits from the Hoosiers," on IU's defensive game plan for the first-round:

Riley Leonard is one of the best dual-threat QBs in the FBS. Indiana football wants him to pay a toll for that. www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

18.12.2024 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti hopes South Bend is winter wonderland for CFP game Indiana football wouldn't mind playing another snow game in South Bend on Friday night against Notre Dame in the first round of the CFP:

Why Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti hopes South Bend is winter wonderland for CFP game www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

18.12.2024 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana football eyeing clean injury report for first-round CFP game against Notre Dame Indiana football hasn't had many players miss time this season with injuries, will that trend continue in the postseason?

Indiana football eyeing clean injury report for first-round CFP game against Notre Dame www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

16.12.2024 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana vs Notre Dame: The football rivalry that wasn’t takes center stage in CFP first round Can Indiana football's first round playoff game against Notre Dame create a true rivalry between the programs?

'Facts are facts': Why Indiana-Notre Dame has never been proper college football rivalry www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

15.12.2024 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some notable numbers: Myles Rice had 14 points on 5 of 9 shooting in the second half while the rest of the team combined for 13 points on 5 of 27 shooting (18.5%), Mackenzie Mgbako played just 13 minutes, tied for second fewest of his career after getting in early foul trouble

14.12.2024 03:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana basketball unravels in embarrassing loss to Nebraska Indiana basketball didn't hit a field goal in the final 6:51 of its loss to Nebraska on Friday night.

Indiana basketball unravels in embarrassing loss to Nebraska, IU didn't have a field goal in final 6:51 and closed out game missing 12 straight shots www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

14.12.2024 03:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Indiana football adding UAB transfer running back Lee Beebe Jr. Indiana football has landed a productive running back out of the transfer with two years of eligibility left:

Indiana football adding UAB transfer RB
Lee Beebe Jr. who fits Curt Cignetti's preferred profile for transfers:

Production over potential? Averaged 5.8 ypc in 24 games.

Chip on shoulder? Former walk-on landed role in UAB's rotation as redshirt freshman. www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

13.12.2024 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana football made 'major statement' with contract extensions for Curt Cignetti's assistants The moves Indiana football made to keep Curt Cignetti's coaching staff intact will help ensure the Hoosiers won't be a CFP one-hit wonder.

Indiana football made 'major statement' with contract extensions for Curt Cignetti's assistants www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

09.12.2024 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana football facing a time crunch with start of transfer portal window Indiana football is going to hit pause on official visits at a crucial time to fully focus for the College Football Playoff.

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti has mapped out the whole month of December for his staff, they are facing a time crunch with portal window opening and preparing for CFP www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

09.12.2024 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana football will play Notre Dame in CFP first round Indiana football and Notre Dame will flash for the first time since 1991 in the first-round of this year's College Football Playoff.

Indiana football will play Notre Dame in South Bend first-round matchup, No. 7 vs. No. 10 matchup, winner plays Georgia www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

08.12.2024 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Final prediction for where Indiana will land in College Football Playoff bracket The final College Football Playoff rankings come out Dec. 8, here's our final predictions for Indiana's first-round matchup:

Final prediction for where Indiana will land in College Football Playoff bracket www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

08.12.2024 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Live look at Zach:

06.12.2024 23:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Indiana football's transfer portal to-do-list makes December a 'juggling act' Indiana football has plenty of space available on next year's roster to bring in a ton of talent out of the transfer portal.

Why Indiana football's transfer portal to-do-list makes December a 'juggling act' www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

04.12.2024 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana football: Curt Cignetti wins Big Ten Coach of the Year honors Indiana football's Curt Cignetti won Big Ten Coach of the Year on Wednesday, here's a look at all the Hoosiers recognized by the conference:

Indiana football: Curt Cignetti wins Big Ten Coach of the Year honors www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

03.12.2024 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana football's soothsayer Mikail Kamara puts his stamp on the Old Oaken Bucket game Indiana football defensive end Mikail Kamara closed out the regular season tied for the FBS lead in quarterback pressures after beating up on Purdue:

Plenty of coverage for IU fans:
- Mind-boggling stats from Purdue win
www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...
- The Hoosiers wanted style points, they got them
www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...
- Mikail Kamara soothsayer, sack leader, future pro www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

01.12.2024 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Predicting where Indiana will land in College Football Playoff bracket The final College Football Playoff rankings come out Dec. 8, and we have predictions on where Indiana will land. Here’s what to know.

Took a shot at predicting where Indiana will land in College Football Playoff bracket www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

01.12.2024 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana football's soothsayer Mikail Kamara puts his stamp on the Old Oaken Bucket game Indiana football defensive end Mikail Kamara closed out the regular season tied for the FBS lead in quarterback pressures after beating up on Purdue:

Indiana football's soothsayer Mikail Kamara puts his stamp on the Old Oaken Bucket game www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

01.12.2024 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana football's win over Purdue was most dominant victory in team history. Here's 3 stats that prove it. Indiana's win over Purdue was one for the record books, here's the numbers that prove it:

Indiana football's win over Purdue was most dominant victory in team history. Here's 3 stats that prove it. www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

01.12.2024 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana football needed to beat Purdue to keep its CFP hopes alive. How the Hoosiers won was equally important. The College Football Playoff rankings loomed large over the Old Oaken Bucket game between Indiana and Purdue on Saturday.

Indiana football needed to beat Purdue to keep its CFP hopes alive. How the Hoosiers won was equally important. www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

01.12.2024 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana football sends message to CFP committee with historically lopsided win over Purdue Indiana football brought the Old Oaken Bucket back to Bloomington in style.

Indiana football sends message to CFP committee with historically lopsided win over Purdue www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

01.12.2024 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Indiana football has Jamari Sharpe working with first-team defense at corner in place of Jamier Johnson, who won't play tonight, he started the game against Charlotte when D'Angelo Ponds had to serve first half suspension for targeting

30.11.2024 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Indiana football starting corner Jamier Johnson won't play against Purdue www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

30.11.2024 23:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€˜That's what college football is all about’: JMU players turned Hoosiers happy to have true rival www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

30.11.2024 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Runout: Previewing Indiana football’s Week 14 game against Purdue Indiana football will look for a bounce back win when it hosts Purdue on Saturday, here's our preview and prediction:

The Runout: Previewing Indiana football’s Week 14 game against Purdue www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports...

29.11.2024 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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