IUFB Offseason Updates

[Lebowski]

1 hour ago, DChoosier said:

I also don’t understand why people think Michigan will be that good but they should have a good record.
I just looked at their schedule and of the best BT teams (at least from a pre-season perspective) - PSU, Ohio State, Oregon, Illinois, Indiana - Michigan only plays Ohio State. Only 1 of the top 5 teams! 

Personally, I'm fine with Michigan's rank. They finished strong last year. This also helps the conference strength talking points, etc. etc.. However, I will not be surprised if they end up out of the top 20 due to a true freshman at QB. To be fair, they play at Oklahoma. I don't know why OK is even ranked but admittedly, I also don't know anything about the team. Regardless, that'll be a tough task for Underwood to produce in that environment on the road. 

[Hovadipo]

24 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

Personally, I'm fine with Michigan's rank. They finished strong last year. This also helps the conference strength talking points, etc. etc.. However, I will not be surprised if they end up out of the top 20 due to a true freshman at QB. To be fair, they play at Oklahoma. I don't know why OK is even ranked but admittedly, I also don't know anything about the team. Regardless, that'll be a tough task for Underwood to produce in that environment on the road. 

I kind of think Oklahoma turns it around this year, but I haven't looked at their schedule either. Mateer is awesome/what they thought Jackson Arnold would be and Fernando's old backfield mate Jadyn Ott is one of the most underrated portal pick-ups in the country. And if not...? We can always pick up Venables when he gets run out of there and Haines gets a head coaching gig. I definitely have them thumping Michigan though.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Michael Niziolek @michaelniziolek

Emergency hearing set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. EST in 134th District Court out of Dallas for Indiana football safety Louis Moore's TRO application, case was assigned to judge Dale Tillery

[cthomas]

At this point, what Cig wants I want.

[DChoosier]

On 8/11/2025 at 4:28 PM, Hovadipo said:

I kind of think Oklahoma turns it around this year, but I haven't looked at their schedule either. Mateer is awesome/what they thought Jackson Arnold would be and Fernando's old backfield mate Jadyn Ott is one of the most underrated portal pick-ups in the country. And if not...? We can always pick up Venables when he gets run out of there and Haines gets a head coaching gig. I definitely have them thumping Michigan though.

OK could have a better team but a poor record.

Home games include Michigan, Ole Miss and LSU.

Road games are no joke- @Texas, S. Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama.

[DChoosier]

Watching BTN’s football preview at Wisconsin. They listed Wisconsins big games this upcoming season but, of course, @Indiana wasn’t included as one of their big games. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Some in-depth info on Louis Moore's lawsuit

https://hoosierhuddle.com/2025/08/13/the-louis-moore-v-ncaa-lawsuit-explained/

[Hovadipo]

7 hours ago, DChoosier said:

OK could have a better team but a poor record.

Home games include Michigan, Ole Miss and LSU.

Road games are no joke- @Texas, S. Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama.

Woof. At least they’ll have a hypothetical win against Indiana!

[OGIUAndy]

8 hours ago, DChoosier said:

Watching BTN’s football preview at Wisconsin. They listed Wisconsins big games this upcoming season but, of course, @Indiana wasn’t included as one of their big games. 

Because they're going to get drilled :) 

[go iu bb]

9 hours ago, DChoosier said:

OK could have a better team but a poor record.

Home games include Michigan, Ole Miss and LSU.

Road games are no joke- @Texas, S. Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama.

That's at least 6 wins right there regardless of the outcome of the game. A 7th win if they beat Michigan.

[Hoosierfan2017]

11 hours ago, DChoosier said:

OK could have a better team but a poor record.

Home games include Michigan, Ole Miss and LSU.

Road games are no joke- @Texas, S. Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama.

With all those #qualitylosses, Heather Dinich will have them as a lock for the playoff. 

[FortWayneHoosier]

watched the fall training camp video....I think I am going to make it to my first ever IU football game! Very excited for this season!!!!!

[CSP]

Just now, FortWayneHoosier said:

watched the fall training camp video....I think I am going to make it to my first ever IU football game! Very excited for this season!!!!!

first!?!?!

[FortWayneHoosier]

Just now, CSP said:

first!?!?!

I live close to 3 hours away.....up north here.....IU football until last season never gave me any reason to drive that far lol. it does now!!!

[Pagoda]

Louis got his injunction.  Eat it NCAA.

https://x.com/michaelniziolek/status/1955705368106901832

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/sports/college/iu/2025/08/13/indiana-football-safety-louis-moore-granted-temporary-injunction-against-ncaa/85644780007/

 

Highly recommend you review the X account of Michael Niziolek   @michaelniziolek     He's provided a great deal of the legal arguments made by both sides at today's hearing.

[Stuhoo]

Wouldn't ever think that a presser with the kicker would be interesting. But Nico Radicic is a really interesting listen. This kid is hyper-confident, transparent, incredibly well-spoken, just a little arrogant, and a great interview.

So there - he's 100% worth a listen:

 

 

[JSHoosier]

https://www.on3.com/teams/indiana-hoosiers/news/indianas-offseason-transfers-detail-what-its-like-playing-for-curt-cignetti-i-like-cig-a-lot/

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

#32.  

[Brass Cannon]

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

#32.  

Certainly good to see. But more and more I think the transfer portal is where the real work is to be done.  At least if you are trying to roll with the big boys.