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Indiana University athletics beat writer for The Herald-Times @theheraldtimes

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Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza sees his mom and dad for the first time after winning a Big Ten Title

Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza sees his mom and dad for the first time after winning a Big Ten Title

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In video form, Indiana starting left tackle Carter Smith announces his plans for 2026

In video form, Indiana starting left tackle Carter Smith announces his plans for 2026

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Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson and president Pam Whitten celebrate as Hoosiers come up with game sealing interception

Indiana athletic director Scott Dolson and president Pam Whitten celebrate as Hoosiers come up with game sealing interception

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Nobody wanted this Big Ten title more than Mark Deal, IU's assistant athletic director for alumni relations, his father was on the 1945 team and his brother was on the 1967 team

Nobody wanted this Big Ten title more than Mark Deal, IU's assistant athletic director for alumni relations, his father was on the 1945 team and his brother was on the 1967 team

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Indiana's fight song playing at the White House, celebration honoring IU football about to get underway here on the South Lawn

Indiana's fight song playing at the White House, celebration honoring IU football about to get underway here on the South Lawn

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HeisMendoza chants in Times Square

HeisMendoza chants in Times Square

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Indiana basketball's Reed Bailey on mood in locker room : "We have a lot of motivation going into the Big Ten Tournament to show what we can do."

Indiana basketball's Reed Bailey on mood in locker room : "We have a lot of motivation going into the Big Ten Tournament to show what we can do."

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Indiana football QB Josh Hoover : Called arriving at IU a "culture shock." On trying to develop under Cignetti: "It's a continuous process. It's never good enough, and you've got to show up every day and earn it. You have to earn the right to win, that's the part I love."

Indiana football QB Josh Hoover : Called arriving at IU a "culture shock." On trying to develop under Cignetti: "It's a continuous process. It's never good enough, and you've got to show up every day and earn it. You have to earn the right to win, that's the part I love."

Michael Niziolek

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This was the scene at Joseph Ossai’s locker with BJ Hill stepping in to provide support

This was the scene at Joseph Ossai’s locker with BJ Hill stepping in to provide support

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Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti feels good about where offense is today compared to where it was at this time last year: "We walked off the field the second scrimmage (in 2025) and really weren't good at all throwing the football."

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti feels good about where offense is today compared to where it was at this time last year: "We walked off the field the second scrimmage (in 2025) and really weren't good at all throwing the football."

Michael Niziolek

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Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza arrives at the adidas store in New York this morning for the shopping spree he organized for four families impacted by MS

Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza arrives at the adidas store in New York this morning for the shopping spree he organized for four families impacted by MS

Michael Niziolek

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What was Illinois coach Bret Bielema's reaction to Indiana football winning a national title? "That is single handedly the most impressive story that I've witnessed in my college career." His whole answer is worth your time:

What was Illinois coach Bret Bielema's reaction to Indiana football winning a national title? "That is single handedly the most impressive story that I've witnessed in my college career." His whole answer is worth your time:

Michael Niziolek

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Miami native Jamari Sharpe, who made game-winning play for Indiana football tonight wasn't recruited by his hometown school. "I guess I showed them tonight why they should have recruited me."

Miami native Jamari Sharpe, who made game-winning play for Indiana football tonight wasn't recruited by his hometown school. "I guess I showed them tonight why they should have recruited me."

Michael Niziolek

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“Purdue sucks…so does Michigan and Ohio State” …Curt Cignetti has arrived in the Big Ten

“Purdue sucks…so does Michigan and Ohio State” …Curt Cignetti has arrived in the Big Ten

Michael Niziolek

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The look Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti gives Don Fischer as he’s about to read his new salary…Cignetti jumps in to say 10 years ago he was making $130,000

The look Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti gives Don Fischer as he’s about to read his new salary…Cignetti jumps in to say 10 years ago he was making $130,000

Michael Niziolek

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Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza gives a passionate response about getting right back up after big hits: "I'm going to put my life on the line for my team, I would die on that field, I would never sub myself out in that situation and I would die on that field for my brothers."

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza gives a passionate response about getting right back up after big hits: "I'm going to put my life on the line for my team, I would die on that field, I would never sub myself out in that situation and I would die on that field for my brothers."

Michael Niziolek

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Curt Cignetti said team is getting ready to play Saturday night, then jokes he’s on a “football calendar” since they play Monday

Curt Cignetti said team is getting ready to play Saturday night, then jokes he’s on a “football calendar” since they play Monday

Michael Niziolek

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Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza on the pep talk Pat Coogan gave the locker room: "He was like, 'look at us, a bunch of misfits, guys from FCS, G5, JMU coming up, bunch of transfers, rejects that got replaced at their old school, now we have a chance to go 12-0."

Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza on the pep talk Pat Coogan gave the locker room: "He was like, 'look at us, a bunch of misfits, guys from FCS, G5, JMU coming up, bunch of transfers, rejects that got replaced at their old school, now we have a chance to go 12-0."

Michael Niziolek

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Indiana basketball's Tayton Conerway puts season in perspective: "I got to the Big Ten man, just glad it ain’t JUCO no more, and them cardboard Domino's pizzas. No hate on Domino's. I do love Domino's, but it was an everyday thing, man. I'm just blessed to be here, man."

Indiana basketball's Tayton Conerway puts season in perspective: "I got to the Big Ten man, just glad it ain’t JUCO no more, and them cardboard Domino's pizzas. No hate on Domino's. I do love Domino's, but it was an everyday thing, man. I'm just blessed to be here, man."

Michael Niziolek

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Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti: "If you don't buy in on (special) teams, you aren't going to be on this team."

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti: "If you don't buy in on (special) teams, you aren't going to be on this team."

Michael Niziolek

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Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza has long since deleted his social media, the exceptions? Linkedin and Youtube, which he uses to watch NFL films and Kurt Warner breakdowns. Here's his answer on ignoring all the Heisman Hype

Indiana football quarterback Fernando Mendoza has long since deleted his social media, the exceptions? Linkedin and Youtube, which he uses to watch NFL films and Kurt Warner breakdowns. Here's his answer on ignoring all the Heisman Hype

Michael Niziolek

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"That was a war, we knew (it would be), but holy shit," Indiana offensive lineman Pat Coogan on CFP title game against Miami being most physical game he's ever played.

"That was a war, we knew (it would be), but holy shit," Indiana offensive lineman Pat Coogan on CFP title game against Miami being most physical game he's ever played.

Michael Niziolek

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OSU QB Julian Sayin on Indiana football: "They are really well coached, they are bringing their zone drops, they get to the right spot. They make it very tough on quarterbacks and offenses to pick them apart. There aren't many big plays you are going to see against them."

OSU QB Julian Sayin on Indiana football: "They are really well coached, they are bringing their zone drops, they get to the right spot. They make it very tough on quarterbacks and offenses to pick them apart. There aren't many big plays you are going to see against them."

Michael Niziolek

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Curt Cignetti on his non-negotiables in recruiting: "If a guy walks into my office he might have a lot of talent and be a really good player. That transcript doesn't look real good. I get a vibe that this guy is a little selfish, can't see past his nose. I'm not taking it."

Curt Cignetti on his non-negotiables in recruiting: "If a guy walks into my office he might have a lot of talent and be a really good player. That transcript doesn't look real good. I get a vibe that this guy is a little selfish, can't see past his nose. I'm not taking it."

Michael Niziolek

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Indiana football's Curt Cignetti had thoughts: "That's called a paradigm shift, it's like people can cling to a old way of thinking." "It was strictly lack of commitment from the top," that held IU back in past years. Also, said 2024 Hoosiers didn't get their proper due.

Indiana football's Curt Cignetti had thoughts: "That's called a paradigm shift, it's like people can cling to a old way of thinking." "It was strictly lack of commitment from the top," that held IU back in past years. Also, said 2024 Hoosiers didn't get their proper due.

Michael Niziolek

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Wild scene, Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti exits Beaver Stadium posing for selfies with every fan that asked

Wild scene, Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti exits Beaver Stadium posing for selfies with every fan that asked

Michael Niziolek

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Really detailed answer from Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, who held the same role for Curt Cignetti at JMU, on why he wasn’t surprised about Cignetti’s success at Indiana, goes back to the time Hetherman faced off against Elon while he was DC at Maine

Really detailed answer from Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman, who held the same role for Curt Cignetti at JMU, on why he wasn’t surprised about Cignetti’s success at Indiana, goes back to the time Hetherman faced off against Elon while he was DC at Maine

Michael Niziolek

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