IUFB Offseason Updates

[CSP 12,241]

https://x.com/michaelniziolek/status/1952756589800104183?t=vPXfvreIV7JGL_TYfu1Nww&s=19

oh 

[IndyHoosier1997 220]

20 minutes ago, CSP said:

https://x.com/michaelniziolek/status/1952756589800104183?t=vPXfvreIV7JGL_TYfu1Nww&s=19

oh 

Not surprising at all, I’ve heard Baldwin is a ******* stud. 
 

keeping him from the late Colorado push was huge. 

[Pagoda 5,421]

15 minutes ago, IndyHoosier1997 said:

keeping him from the late Colorado push was huge. 

Great judgement and persistence from the staff to stick with him even after the decommit.  It would have been easy take offense and give up on him.

But they didn't.  I'd guess we proved who has the superior coaching staff and program trajectory vs. the glitz and glam of a Colorado recruiting trip (I know I'm being biased, CO is okay).

And so far it's paying off for Byron, which is great.  Hopefully he has a great season.

[Stuhoo 90,808]

just watched today’s presser with Ferrell, Kamara, and Carter Smith.

Good lord we are going to be good if we can keep our key guys healthy.

Kamara, Ponds, Fisher, Ferrell, Smith, Mendoza, Coogan, Sarratt.

That’s four on each side of the ball that are freakin special.

[OGIUAndy 1,174]

On 8/4/2025 at 6:45 PM, OGIUAndy said:

I am looking forward to that game. 

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-odds-ole-miss-illinois-present-opportunity-as-undervalued-conference-championship-threats/

I just don't see IL living up to all the hype. I am going to put some $$ down on our game with them. 

[Lebowski 3,779]

13 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said:

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-odds-ole-miss-illinois-present-opportunity-as-undervalued-conference-championship-threats/

I just don't see ILL living up to all the hype. I am going to put some $$ down on our game with them. 

It's their schedule and the fact that they're returning every starting OL (think IUFB 2023 had the OL stayed together). But digging deep into the roster and last year's production, on paper, they have some major holes to fill. We'll see it pretty early on for them when they travel to Duke. 

[southsidehoosier 5,188]

B1G Training Camp Show at IU tomorrow airing at 8pm on B1G Network 

[AZ Hoosier 11,116]

IU is listed as “under the radar”:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/story/_/id/45915161/2026-nfl-draft-prospect-heavy-college-teams-penn-state-clemson-texas-best

[Pagoda 5,421]

30 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

IU is listed as “under the radar”:

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/story/_/id/45915161/2026-nfl-draft-prospect-heavy-college-teams-penn-state-clemson-texas-best

It’s quite an achievement to even make this list — the other programs discussed are huge and established, like 50-75% more player payroll than we have (for now).

And our staff is only 18 months in!

[Stuhoo 90,808]

38 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

It’s quite an achievement to even make this list — the other programs discussed are huge and established, like 50-75% more player payroll than we have (for now).

And our staff is only 18 months in!

An objective assessment?

ESPN just ranked us the current 12th best team in the nation for NFL development.

One year after our standing was ‘worst P4 team ever’.

[Lebowski 3,779]

1 hour ago, Pagoda said:

It’s quite an achievement to even make this list — the other programs discussed are huge and established, like 50-75% more player payroll than we have (for now).

And our staff is only 18 months in!

 

55 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

An objective assessment?

ESPN just ranked us the current 12th best team in the nation for NFL development.

One year after our standing was ‘worst P4 team ever’.

"We're going to change the culture, the mindset, the expectation level, and improve the brand of Indiana Hoosier football. There will be no self-imposed limitations on what we can accomplish." -Coach Cig 12/1/2023

[Class of '66 Old Fart 93,255]

Louis Moore suing NCAA.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-safety-louis-moore-suing-ncaa-for-extra-year-of-eligibility/

[Pagoda 5,421]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Louis Moore suing NCAA.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-football-safety-louis-moore-suing-ncaa-for-extra-year-of-eligibility/

I effin’ hate the NCAA.  His eligibility case is straightforward.

More info:

https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports/college/iu/2025/08/09/indiana-football-safety-louis-moore-sues-over-juco-eligibility-rules-seeks-additional-year-of-eligib/85503426007/

[Class of '66 Old Fart 93,255]

#20

[Stuhoo 90,808]

21 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

#20

I really and truly hope that Illinois is undefeated when they enter Memorial Stadium.

Feels like those pollsters may have given us a little extra motivation to stick it to them.

[Stuhoo 90,808]

Cig just said that LeBron Bond "is in a position to help us this fall."

That's pretty notable for a true freshman.

[AH1971 3,436]

2 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

#20

Cannot for the life of me understand the Michigan love and/or hype.

Illinois I get; 20 returning starters from a team who won 10 games last year....but Michigan makes no sense.

[DChoosier 9,958]

BTN is re-running the hour visit at IU’s training camp at 5:30 EST today.

[DChoosier 9,958]

I’m positive (LOL) that SEC pundits will note the fact that IU is playing 3 of the top 12 teams in the country.

[AH1971 3,436]

7 minutes ago, DChoosier said:

I’m positive (LOL) that SEC pundits will note the fact that IU is playing 3 of the top 12 teams in the country.

Quite opposite

https://x.com/peterburnsespn/status/1954946487756157203?s=46&t=w6QCfPv_ohX9q670DTqgcA