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Indiana Hoosiers

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Big Ten
last_updated
2026-08-24
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high

2025 national champions. Had one of the most remarkable seasons in recent Big Ten history, winning tight games throughout. Beat Penn State 27-24 on a Omar Cooper Jr. catch with 36 seconds left (QB Fernando Mendoza led the drive). Beat Miami 27-21 in the national championship game.

Current Show Posture

As of 2026-08-04:

Indiana is now the show's canonical modern-build miracle: a program that went from historical doormat to national champion by hitting the portal, quarterback development, and coaching transition all at once. The Big Ten preview treats that as structural rather than fluky, with Cignetti and the coordinators still trusted to build a playoff team.

The open question is no longer whether 2025 was great; it is whether a portal-reloaded defense can reproduce last season’s communication, pass rush, and coverage without the departing stars. Josh Hoover, an upgraded receiver room, running backs, and a strong line support the offensive case; the new defensive pieces set the variance around a 10-2-or-better expectation.

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2026 Big Ten Preview Cycle