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Hoosiers Daily News: Is Indiana being doubted again ahead of 2026?

Indiana football’s AP preseason ranking, Scott Dolson’s amended contract, a wide receiver preview and more today.

L.C. Norton · Aug 18, 2026

Indiana football 2026 position preview: Wide receivers

Indiana has two proven options at wide receiver alongside several other options looking to prove themselves in 2026.

L.C. Norton · Aug 18, 2026

Indiana football survey: Projecting the Hoosiers’ win total in 2026

Will the Hoosiers finish with over or under 10.5 wins in 2026, their first season playing title defense?

Kyle Thele,L.C. Norton · Aug 18, 2026

Report: Indiana AD Scott Dolson signs contract extension

Dolson, who helped bring about Indiana football’s first national championship, will remain the Hoosiers AD through 2031.

L.C. Norton · Aug 18, 2026

Hoosiers Daily News: Curt Cignetti sounds off on Notre Dame

Curt Cignetti on Notre Dame, Josh Hoover vs Fernando Mendoza, Indiana football position previews and more today.

L.C. Norton · Aug 17, 2026

The Josh Hoover and Fernando Mendoza debate is not real

Hoover has spent much of the offseason being compared to Mendoza rather than his peers around the Big Ten.

Colin Lavery · Aug 17, 2026

Indiana football 2026 position preview: Quarterbacks

Indiana added a new starter at quarterback this offseason, signing TCU’s Josh Hoover out of the transfer portal.

L.C. Norton · Aug 17, 2026

Candystripe Catchup: Curt Cignetti’s Rece Davis interview, Josh Hoover, more

Curt Cignetti’s film study interview, insider quotes on Josh Hoover, Indiana’s defensive line and more this week.

L.C. Norton · Aug 14, 2026

Once again, “The next Indiana” does not exist and never will

For the second straight offseason there are teams being dubbed ‘the next Indiana.’

L.C. Norton · Aug 14, 2026

Could 2025 Indiana football beat 2019 LSU? One model says yes

2025 Indiana vs 2019 LSU has been a mild debate the past few months. But what do the numbers say about the matchup?

L.C. Norton · Aug 14, 2026

WATCH: Indiana safety Amare Ferrell, cornerback Jamari Sharpe press conferences

Two of Indiana’s most senior defensive backs addressed the media during Fall Camp on Thursday afternoon.

L.C. Norton · Aug 13, 2026

Hoosiers Daily News: Fernando Mendoza set to make NFL preseason debut

Indiana’s lone Heisman Trophy winner is set to make his debut at the professional level in Las Vegas today.

L.C. Norton · Aug 13, 2026

Around Indiana aggregated headlines

BYE-BYE, LAIRLAND: Andrew Ireland Gets the Boot — Hoosier Enquirer and the Southside Are Celebrating

Indianapolis — The youngest member of the Indiana General Assembly just became the newest member of the unemployment line.State Rep. Andrew Ireland — the Franklin Township attor…

Hoosier Enquirer

Three local teams earn Sectional Championships Friday

(BATESVILLE, Ind.) -- Three local teams earned a Sectional Championship trophy on Friday.

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Top 4 finalists announced for The Zone Banner

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — Student sections across central Indiana were outstanding once again this season, cheering on their teams and competing for the coveted spirit award, The Zo…

WRTV

Central Indiana Christmas tree farms prepare for holiday rush

THORNTOWN, Ind. – Thanksgiving is just three weeks away, and so is the start of Christmas tree harvesting. As local tree farms prepare to welcome customers with holiday cheer, F…

Fox 59

FORMER LT. GOV. HOPEFUL CRASHES OUT Braun’s Handpicked Running Mate Gets Booted From Indiana House

INDIANAPOLIS — The woman who was once just one convention vote away from becoming Indiana’s lieutenant governor is now out of a job.Former State Rep. Julie McGuire, the southsid…

Hoosier Enquirer

Missing 16-year-old girl last seen in NW Indiana may be with dangerous man: family

Family members of a 16-year-old girl missing in Indiana say the teen has a mental health disorder and is without her medications.

ABC7 Chicago

No. 2/3 Indiana swimming and diving places 4th at College Swimming League championship

The Hoosiers swam in the Wild Card round the day before.

idsnews

Chicago Bears weigh Illinois stadium options as Indiana seeks commitment

The Chicago Bears met with Illinois lawmakers about stadium legislation as a developer proposes a new South Side location and Indiana officials push the team to commit to Hammond.

FOX 32 Chicago

Indiana voters approve amendment expanding when judges can deny bail

In Allen County, more than 58,000 people voted in favor of the amendment, accounting for about 59% of the vote.

WANE 15

Indiana losing patience as Chicago Bears hold court again with Illinois in stadium saga

Gov. Mike Braun is strongly urging the Chicago Bears to finalize their plans for a Hammond stadium immediately or risk losing the opportunities offered by Indiana.

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