2025 Indiana Hoosiers football team

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2025 Indiana Hoosiers football
Indiana Hoosiers logo.svg
Conference Big Ten Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 2
APNo. 2
Record7–0 (4–0 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan (2nd season)
Co-offensive coordinator Chandler Whitmer (1st season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinator Bryant Haines (2nd season)
Base defense Multiple 4–2–5
Home stadium Memorial Stadium
Uniform
Indiana hoosiers unif.png
Seasons
  2024
2026 
2025 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 2 Indiana  4 0   7 0  
No. 1 Ohio State  4 0   7 0  
No. 6 Oregon  3 1   6 1  
Northwestern  3 1   5 2  
USC  3 1   5 2  
Iowa  3 1   5 2  
No. 25 Michigan  3 1   5 2  
Minnesota  3 1   5 2  
UCLA  3 1   3 4  
No. 23 Illinois  2 2   5 2  
Nebraska  2 2   5 2  
Washington  2 2   5 2  
Maryland  1 3   4 3  
Michigan State  0 4   3 4  
Penn State  0 4   3 4  
Rutgers  0 4   3 4  
Purdue  0 4   2 5  
Wisconsin  0 4   2 5  
Championship: December 6, 2025
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
As of October 21, 2025
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2025 Indiana Hoosiers football team represents Indiana University during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hoosiers are led by second-year head coach Curt Cignetti. They play home games at Memorial Stadium located in Bloomington, Indiana as members of the Big Ten Conference. Their Week 7 win against Oregon marked the first time in program history the Hoosiers defeated a top-five ranked opponent on the road. Their No. 2 ranking in the week 9 AP poll marked their highest ranking in program history.

Contents

Offseason

Departures

† Applying for medical redshirts

NFL draft

NamePos.TeamRoundPick
CJ West DL San Francisco 49ers 4113
Kurtis Rourke QB San Francisco 49ers 7227
Shawn Asbury II DB
Miles CrossWR
Cedarius DossDB
Justice Ellison RB
Terry Jones Jr.DB
Nic ToomerDB
Jailin Walker LB
Trey Wedig OL
Ke'Shawn Williams WR

CFL draft

NamePos.TeamRoundPick
Kurtis Rourke QB Saskatchewan Roughriders 325

Outgoing transfers

NameNo.Pos.HeightWeightYearHometownNew school
Josh Philostin0DB5' 11"180 lbsFr. Palm Beach, FL Rhode Island
Donaven McCulley 1WR6' 5"203 lbs Indianapolis, IN Michigan
Makai Jackson2WR6' 0"200 lbsRS-Sr. Levittown, PA TBD
Tayven Jackson 2QB6' 4"212 lbs Greenwood, IN UCF
JoJo Johnson3CB6' 0"184 lbs Merrillville, IN TBD
E.J. Williams Jr. 7WR6' 4"203 lbs Phenix City, AL Withdrew
Jamier Johnson9DB5' 11"181 lbsRS-Jr. Pasadena, CA UCLA
DJ Warnell Jr.10S6' 3"200 lbs La Marque, TX North Texas
Roman Purcell12QB6' 1"214 lbs Indianapolis, IN TBD
Tyrik McDaniel17S6' 1"195 lbs Columbia, SC TBD
Elijah Green21RB6' 0"207 lbs Roswell, GA Sam Houston
Jamison Kelly21S6' 0"190 lbs Columbia, MS TBD
Joshua Rudolph26LB6' 0"225 lbs Montgomery, AL UTEP
Jaz Boykin28CB6' 0"178 lbs Fishers, IN Hampton
Nahji Logan33LB6' 3"226 lbs Yeadon, PA Nevada
Ta'Derius Collins49DL6' 4"250 lbsRS-Fr. Shreveport, LA Texas State
Vince Fiacable53OL6' 4"315 lbsRS-Jr. Fort Wayne, IN Florida Atlantic
Caleb King54DE6' 5"261 lbs Georgetown, IN TBD
Venson Sneed Jr.55DE6' 4"265 lbs Winter Park, FL Western Kentucky
Noah Bolticoff66OL6' 5"300 lbs Rose Hill, KS North Alabama
Austin Barrett73OL6' 6"308 lbsRS-Fr. Bloomingdale, IL Iowa State
Brady Simmons81WR6' 1"160 lbs Indianapolis, IN Miami (OH)
Brody Kosin82TE6' 6"237 lbsFr. Clarkston, MI Miami (OH)
Brody Foley86TE6' 6"255 lbsRS-So. Cincinnati, OH Tulsa
Sam West88TE6' 4"246 lbsRS-Fr. Greensburg, IN Mississippi State
Marcus Burris Jr.92DL6' 5"286 lbsRS-Jr. Texarkana, TX Memphis
Robby Harrison93DL6' 4"298 lbsRS-So. Greenwood, SC Western Kentucky
Jamari FarmerLB6' 0"210 lbsFr. Mooresville, NC TBD

Retirements

Coaching departures

Acquisitions

Incoming transfers

NameNo.Pos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrev. school
Jonathan Brady#0WR5' 10"183 lbsSr. Los Angeles, CA California
Hosea Wheeler#0DL6' 3"300 lbsRS-Sr. Elk Grove, CA Western Kentucky
Roman Hemby #1RB6' 0"208 lbsRS-Sr. Bel Air, MD Maryland
Makai Jackson#2WR6' 0"200 lbsSr. Levittown, PA Appalachian State
Grant Wilson #5QB6' 3"217 lbsRS-Sr.+ Milton, GA Old Dominion
Louis Moore#7S5' 11"200 lbsGr. Mesquite, TX Ole Miss
Stephen Daley#8DL6' 1"273 lbsSr. Winchester, VA Kent State
Tyler Morris #9WR5' 11"185 lbsSr. Bolingbrook, IL Michigan
Ryland Gandy#10CB6' 0"180 lbsRS-Jr. Buford, GA Pittsburgh
Devan Boykin#12CB5' 11"175 lbsGr. Jamestown, NC NC State
Kellan Wyatt#13EDGE6' 2"212 lbsSr. Severn, MD Maryland
Fernando Mendoza #15QB6' 5"225 lbsRS-Jr. Miami, FL California
Holden Staes #19TE6' 4"248 lbsSr. Atlanta, GA Tennessee
Amariyun Knighten#23CB6' 0"174 lbsRS-Jr. Deerfield Beach, FL Northern Illinois
Lee Beebe Jr.#29RB5' 10"220 lbsRS-Jr. Montgomery, AL UAB
Brendan Franke#35K6' 3"225 lbsRS-Sr.+ Gretna, NE Texas State
Riley Nowakowski#37TE6' 1"243 lbsRS-Sr.+ Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin
Mitch McCarthy#44P6' 5"230 lbsSr. Melbourne, AUS UCF
Sam Lindsey#45LS6' 0"185 lbsRS-So. Lilburn, GA Georgia State
Kahlil Benson#67OL6' 6"305 lbsRS-Sr.+ Southaven, MS Colorado
Zen Michalski #75OL6' 6"319 lbsRS-Sr. Floyds Knobs, IN Ohio State
Pat Coogan #78OL6' 5"311 lbsRS-Sr. Palos Heights, IL Notre Dame
Dominique Ratcliff#91DL6' 3"285 lbsRS-Sr.+ Conroe, TX Texas State

Recruiting class

College recruiting information (2025)
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeightCommit date
Byron Baldwin
DB
Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg)Nov 15, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  4 stars.svg     247Sports:  4 stars.svg     ESPN:  4 stars.svg    (81)
LeBron Bond
WR
Norfolk, VA Matthew Fontaine Maury 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)165 lb (75 kg)Apr 7, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  4 stars.svg    (80)
Triston Abram
DE
St. Louis, MO Christian Brothers College 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)220 lb (100 kg)Jun 23, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  4 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (79)
Tyrone Burrus Jr.
DE
Indianapolis, IN Warren Central 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)220 lb (100 kg)Nov 14, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (79)
Davion Chandler
WR
Indianapolis, IN Lawrence North 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)175 lb (79 kg)Jun 25, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (78)
Blake Thiry
TE
Prairie du Chien, WI Prairie du Chien 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)220 lb (100 kg)Apr 16, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    
Seaonta Stewart Jr.
ATH
Cincinnati, OH Winton Woods 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)175 lb (79 kg)Jul 8, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    
Jaylen Bell
DB
Loganville, GA Grayson 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)170 lb (77 kg)Jun 1, 2024 
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Baylor Wilkin
OL
Findlay, OH 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)278 lb (126 kg)Jul 9, 2024 
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Paul Nelson
LB
Cincinnati, OH 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)205 lb (93 kg)Jul 9, 2024 
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Myles Kendrick
WR
Jacksonville, FL 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg)Jun 29, 2024 
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Kyler Garcia
DT
Nashville, TN 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)275 lb (125 kg)Jun 26, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    
Andrew Barker
TE
Kokomo, IN 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)228 lb (103 kg)Jun 23, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    
Zacharey Smith
DB
Hapeville, GA 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)165 lb (75 kg)Jun 20, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    
Keishaun Calhoun
DE
Groveport, OH 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)230 lb (100 kg)Jun 20, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    
Jamari Farmer
LB
Mooresville, NC 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)192 lb (87 kg)Jun 17, 2024 
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Jhrevious Hall
DT
Columbia, TN 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)270 lb (120 kg)Jun 4, 2024 
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Sean Cuono
RB
Clearwater, FL 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jun 3, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    
Garrett Reese
DB
LaGrange Park, IL 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)175 lb (79 kg)Feb 16, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    
Evan Parker
OL
Carmel, IN 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)305 lb (138 kg)Feb 5, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    
Matt Marek
OL
Orland Park, IL 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)295 lb (134 kg)Jan 31, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    
Overall recruit ranking:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Rivals commits". Rivals.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN.
  • "2025 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.
  • "247Sports commits". 247Sports.

New walk-ons

Coaches acquisitions

Preseason

Spring game

DateTimeSpring GameSiteTVResultSource
April 178:00Offense vs. Defense Memorial StadiumBloomington, IN 31–23 (Offense)

Big Ten media days

Indiana was projected to finish sixth in the Big Ten in the preseason media poll.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 302:30 p.m. Old Dominion *No. 20 FS1 W 27–1447,109
September 612:00 p.m. Kennesaw State *No. 23
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Bloomington, IN
FS1W 56–943,801
September 126:30 p.m. Indiana State *No. 22
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Bloomington, IN
BTN W 73–046,219
September 207:30 p.m.No. 9 Illinois No. 19
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Bloomington, IN (rivalry)
NBC W 63–1056,088
September 273:30 p.m.at Iowa No. 11 Peacock W 20–1569,250
October 113:30 p.m.at No. 3 Oregon No. 7 CBS W 30–2059,625
October 183:30 p.m. Michigan State Dagger-14-plain.pngNo. 3
PeacockW 38–1355,165
October 2512:00 p.m. UCLA No. 2
FOX
November 13:30 p.m.at Maryland CBS
November 8at Penn State
November 15 Wisconsin
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Bloomington, IN
November 287:30 p.m.at Purdue NBC

Game summaries

vs Old Dominion

Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) at No. 20 Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Monarchs700714
No. 20 Hoosiers71010027

at Memorial StadiumBloomington, Indiana

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C) • Wind: NE 8 mph
  • Game attendance: 47,109
  • Referee: Tim O'Dey
  • TV announcers (FS1): Noah Reed (play-by-play) and Robert Smith (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • ODU – Colton Joseph 75-yard run (Riley Callaghan kick), 14:49. Monarchs 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:11.
  • IU – Jonathan Brady 91-yard punt return (Nico Radicic kick), 0:09. Tied 7–7.
Second quarter
  • IU – Nico Radicic 22-yard field goal, 10:03. Hoosiers 10–7. Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 3:35.
  • IU – Fernando Mendoza 5-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 3:36. Hoosiers 17–7. Drive: 3 plays, 5 yards, 0:15.
Third quarter
  • IU – Kaelon Black 2-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 11:09. Hoosiers 24–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:51.
  • IU – Nico Radicic 25-yard field goal, 3:02. Hoosiers 27–7. Drive: 13 plays, 69 yards, 6:58.
Fourth quarter
  • ODU – Colton Joseph 78-yard run (Riley Callaghan kick), 6:53. Hoosiers 27–14. Drive: 4 plays, 97 yards, 1:21.
StatisticsODUIU
First downs1029
Total yards314502
Rushes–yards23–21857–309
Passing yards96193
Passing: Comp–Att–Int11–22–318–32–0
Time of possession18:3241:28
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Old DominionPassing Colton Joseph 11/22, 96 yards, 3 INT
RushingColton Joseph10 carries, 179 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingNaeem Abdul-Rahim-Gladding4 receptions, 35 yards
IndianaPassing Fernando Mendoza 18/31, 193 yards
Rushing Roman Hemby 23 carries, 111 yards
Receiving Omar Cooper Jr. 2 receptions, 52 yards

vs Kennesaw State

Kennesaw State Owls (0–1) at No. 23 Indiana Hoosiers (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Owls06309
No. 23 Hoosiers147211456

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 43,801
  • Referee: Chris La Mange
  • TV announcers (FS1): Tim Brando (play-by-play), Devin Gardner (analyst), and Josh Sims (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • IU – Riley Nowakowski 1-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 8:28. Hoosiers 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards, 3:35.
  • IU – Elijah Sarratt 9-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 3:45. Hoosiers 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 3:16.
Second quarter
  • KENN – Daniel Kinney 28-yard field goal, 5:46. Hoosiers 14–3. Drive: 12 plays, 63 yards, 4:50.
  • IU – Lee Beebe Jr. 11-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 3:40. Hoosiers 21–3. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:06.
  • KENN – Daniel Kinney 29-yard field goal, 0:28. Hoosiers 21–6. Drive: 7 plays, 64 yards, 3:12.
Third quarter
  • KENN – Daniel Kinney 50-yard field goal, 12:39. Hoosiers 21–9. Drive: 6 plays, 44 yards, 2:21.
  • IU – Elijah Sarratt 3-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 8:43. Hoosiers 28–9. Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:52.
  • IU – Omar Cooper Jr. 75-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 6:05. Hoosiers 35–9. Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:17.
  • IU – Elijah Sarratt 20-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 2:53. Hoosiers 42–9. Drive: 4 plays, 37 yards, 1:42.
Fourth quarter
  • IU – E.J. Williams Jr. 8-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 13:17. Hoosiers 49–9. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 2:51.
  • IU – Charlie Becker 6-yard pass from Alberto Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 6:03. Hoosiers 56–9. Drive: 8 plays, 87 yards, 4:13.
StatisticsKENNIU
First downs1028
Total yards271593
Rushes–yards32–8939–313
Passing yards182280
Passing: compattint13–21–121–28–0
Turnovers20
Time of possession27:3032:30
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Kennesaw StatePassingAmari Odom10/16, 176 yards, INT
RushingColeman Bennett5 carries, 34 yards
ReceivingLyndon Ravare2 receptions, 72 yards
IndianaPassingFernando Mendoza18/25, 245 yards, 4 TD
RushingLee Beebe Jr.11 carries, 90 yards, TD
Receiving Elijah Sarratt 9 receptions, 97 yards, 3 TD

vs Indiana State (FCS)

Indiana State Sycamores (FCS) (2–0) vs No. 22 Indiana Hoosiers (2–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Sycamores (FCS)00000
No. 22 Hoosiers212421773

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

  • Date: September 12
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 83 °F (28 °C) • Wind: NE at 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 46,219
  • Referee: Kole Knueppel
  • TV announcers (BTN): Lisa Byington (play-by-play), Jared Thomas (analyst), and Melanie Ricks (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • IU – Fernando Mendoza 7-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 11:22. Hoosiers 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 3:30.
  • IU – Omar Cooper Jr. 13-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 4:42. Hoosiers 14–0. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 5:13.
  • IU – Omar Cooper Jr. 13-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 1:07. Hoosiers 21–0. Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:02.
Second quarter
  • IU – Nico Radicic 25-yard field goal, 10:28. Hoosiers 24–0. Drive: 8 plays, 37 yards, 3:37.
  • IU – Holden Staes 18-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 7:56. Hoosiers 31–0. Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 1:24.
  • IU – Jonathan Brady 4-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 5:03. Hoosiers 38–0. Drive: 2 plays, 35 yards, 0:33.
  • IU – Omar Cooper Jr. 31-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 1:51. Hoosiers 45–0. Drive: 3 plays, 45 yards, 0:36.
Third quarter
  • IU – Omar Cooper Jr. 58-yard pass from Alberto Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 11:51. Hoosiers 52–0. Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 1:22.
  • IU – Jonathan Brady 12-yard pass from Alberto Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 6:15. Hoosiers 59–0. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 3:46.
  • IU – Khobie Martin 20-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 1:22. Hoosiers 66–0. Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 2:51.
Fourth quarter
  • IU – Khobie Martin 1-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 2:18. Hoosiers 73–0. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 6:13.
StatisticsINSTIU
First downs533
Total yards77680
Rushes–yards31–3937–301
Passing yards38379
Passing: compattint11–20–026–30–0
Time of possession26:0833:37
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Indiana StatePassingBrock Riddle3/4, 25 yards
RushingAngelo St. Louis5 carries, 22 yards
ReceivingKeshon Singleton1 reception, 17 yards
IndianaPassingFernando Mendoza19/20, 270 yards, 5 TD
RushingKhobie Martin11 carries, 109 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingOmar Cooper Jr.10 receptions, 207 yards, 4 TD

vs No. 9 Illinois (rivalry)

No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini (3–0) vs No. 19 Indiana Hoosiers (3–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 9 Fighting Illini730010
No. 19 Hoosiers1421141463

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C) • Wind: S at 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 56,088
  • Referee: Chris Coyle
  • TV announcers (NBC): Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • IU – D'Angelo Ponds 11-yard return of blocked punt (Nico Radicic kick), 9:26. Hoosiers 7–0.
  • ILL – Collin Dixon 59-yard pass from Luke Altmyer (David Olano kick), 8:24. Tied 7–7. 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:02.
  • IU – Omar Cooper Jr. 11-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 4:41. Hoosiers 14–7. 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:43.
Second quarter
  • IU – E.J. Williams Jr. 11-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 11:05. Hoosiers 21–7. 7 plays, 56 yards, 3:41.
  • IU – Riley Nowakowski 43-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 6:17. Hoosiers 28–7. 4 plays, 80 yards, 2:19.
  • IU – Elijah Sarratt 9-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 1:09. Hoosiers 35–7. 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:14.
  • ILL – David Olano 46-yard field goal, 0:00. Hoosiers 35–10. 8 plays, 47 yards, 1:09.
Third quarter
  • IU – Kaelon Black 40-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 11:38. Hoosiers 42–10. 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:22.
  • IU – Elijah Sarratt 5-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 5:02. Hoosiers 49–10. 9 plays, 44 yards, 4:57.
Fourth quarter
  • IU – Khobie Martin 31-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 14:09. Hoosiers 56–10. 8 plays, 69 yards, 5:07.
  • IU – Khobie Martin 8-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 6:38. Hoosiers 63–10. 8 plays, 67 yards, 5:23.
StatisticsILLIU
First downs931
Total yards161579
Rushes–yards20–249–312
Passing yards159267
Passing: compattint16–25–121–23–0
Time of possession20:1739:43
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IllinoisPassing Luke Altmyer 14/22, 146 yards, TD
Rushing Kaden Feagin 5 carries, 18 yards
ReceivingCollin Dixon4 receptions, 86 yards, TD
IndianaPassingFernando Mendoza21/23, 267 yards, 5 TD
RushingKhobie Martin12 carries, 107 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingElijah Sarratt9 receptions, 92 yards, 2 TD

at Iowa

No. 11 Indiana Hoosiers (4–0) at Iowa Hawkeyes (3–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 11 Hoosiers7301020
Hawkeyes370515

at Kinnick StadiumIowa City, Iowa

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Wind: SW at 10 miles per hour (16 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 69,251
  • Referee: Greg Blum
  • TV announcers (Peacock): Paul Burmeister (play-by-play), Phil Simms (analyst), and Caroline Pineda (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • IU – Omar Cooper Jr. 14-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 13:33. Hoosiers 7–0. 2 plays, 24 yards, 0:43.
  • IOWA – Drew Stevens 40-yard field goal, 6:25. Hoosiers 7–3. 5 plays, 23 yards, 2:17.
Second quarter
  • IOWA – Mark Gronowski 3-yard run (Drew Stevens kick), 0:22. Hawkeyes 10–7. 11 plays, 73 yards, 5:31.
  • IU – Nico Radicic 46-yard field goal, 0:03. Tied 10–10. 3 plays, 47 yards, 0:19.
Third quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth quarter
  • IOWA – Drew Stevens 54-yard field goal, 12:43. Hawkeyes 13–10. 5 plays, 11 yards, 2:13.
  • IU – Nico Radicic 44-yard field goal, 9:47. Tied 13–13. 8 plays, 49 yards, 2:56.
  • IU – Elijah Sarratt 49-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 1:28. Hoosiers 20–13. 5 plays, 76 yards, 0:33.
  • IOWA – Fernando Mendoza tackled in the end zone for a safety, 0:00. Hoosiers 20–15.
StatisticsIUIOWA
First downs1817
Total yards337284
Rushes–yards39–10431–92
Passing yards233192
Passing: compattint13–23–124–38–2
Time of possession27:1832:42
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IndianaPassingFernando Mendoza13/23, 233 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingRoman Hemby15 carries, 86 yards
ReceivingElijah Sarratt6 receptions, 132 yards, TD
IowaPassing Mark Gronowski 19/25, 144 yards, INT
Rushing Kamari Moulton 18 carries, 75 yards
ReceivingSam Phillips5 receptions, 64 yards

at No. 3 Oregon

No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers (5–0) at No. 3 Oregon Ducks (5–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 7 Hoosiers10371030
No. 3 Ducks733720

at Autzen StadiumEugene, Oregon

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time:  3:30 PM EDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 56 °F (13 °C) • Wind: SW at 10 miles per hour (16 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 59,625
  • Referee: Jeff Servinski
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • IU – Nico Radicic 42-yard field goal, 9:42. Hoosiers 3–0. 5 plays, 22 yards, 1:27.
  • ORE – Malik Benson 44-yard pass from Dante Moore (Atticus Sappington kick), 5:15. Ducks 7–3. 3 plays, 51 yards, 0:43.
  • IU – Roman Hemby 3-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 0:15. Hoosiers 10–7. 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:00.
Second quarter
  • ORE – Atticus Sappington 40-yard field goal, 9:18. Tied 10–10. 12 plays, 53 yards, 5:57.
  • IU – Brendan Franke 58-yard field goal, 0:01. Hoosiers 13–10. 3 plays, 40 yards, 0:23.
Third quarter
  • ORE – Atticus Sappington 33-yard field goal, 7:10. Tied 13–13. 8 plays, 22 yards, 3:19.
  • IU – Roman Hemby 2-yard run (Nico Radicic kick), 2:16. Hoosiers 20–13. 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:54.
Fourth quarter
  • ORE – Brandon Finney Jr. 35-yard interception return (Atticus Sappington kick), 12:42. Tied 20–20. 3 plays, 8 yards, 1:27.
  • IU – Elijah Sarratt 8-yard pass from Fernando Mendoza (Nico Radicic kick), 6:23. Hoosiers 27–20. 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:19.
  • IU – Brendan Franke 22-yard field goal, 2:06. Hoosiers 30–20. 9 plays, 28 yards, 3:57.
StatisticsOREIU
First downs1423
Total yards267343
Rushes–yards30–8133–128
Passing yards186215
Passing: compattint21–34–220–31–1
Time of possession26:5033:10
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OregonPassing Dante Moore 21/34, 186 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingJordon Davison8 carries, 59 yards
Receiving Malik Benson 1 reception, 44 yards, TD
IndianaPassingFernando Mendoza20/31, 215 yards, TD, INT
RushingRoman Hemby19 carries, 70 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingElijah Sarratt8 receptions, 121 yards, TD

This win marked the first time in program history that the Hoosiers defeated a top-5 ranked opponent on the road.

vs Michigan State (Old Brass Spittoon)

Michigan State Spartans (3–3) vs. No. 3 Indiana Hoosiers (6–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Spartans370313
No. 3 Hoosiers71414338

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers (Peacock): Dan Hicks (play-by-play), Jason Garrett (analyst), and Zora Stephenson (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsMSUIU
First downs1924
Total yards367464
Rushes–yards24–7428–132
Passing yards293332
Passing: compattint30–38–024–28–0
Time of possession31:1428:46
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Michigan StatePassing Aidan Chiles 27/33, 243 yards, TD
RushingAidan Childs8 carries, 48 yards
Receiving Nick Marsh 7 receptions, 64 yards, TD
IndianaPassingFernando Mendoza24/28, 332 yards, 4 TD
RushingKaelon Black10 carries, 64 yards, TD
ReceivingOmar Cooper Jr.8 receptions, 115 yards, TD

vs UCLA

UCLA Bruins (3–4) vs No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers (7–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Bruins0
No. 2 Hoosiers0

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time:  
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers (FOX): Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), and Jenny Taft (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsUCLAIU
First downs
Total yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UCLAPassing
Rushing
Receiving
IndianaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Maryland

Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) at Maryland Terrapins (4–3) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Hoosiers0
Terrapins0

at SECU StadiumCollege Park, Maryland

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time:  
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsIUMD
First downs
Total yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IndianaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
MarylandPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Penn State

Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) at Penn State Nittany Lions (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Hoosiers0
Nittany Lions0

at Beaver StadiumUniversity Park, Pennsylvania

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time:  
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers ( ):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsIUPSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IndianaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Penn StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Wisconsin

Wisconsin Badgers (0–0) vs Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Badgers0
Hoosiers0

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time:  
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers ( ):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsWISIU
First downs
Total yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
WisconsinPassing
Rushing
Receiving
IndianaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Purdue (Old Oaken Bucket)

Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) at Purdue Boilermakers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Hoosiers0
Boilermakers0

at Ross–Ade StadiumWest Lafayette, Indiana

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers (NBC):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsIUPUR
First downs
Total yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IndianaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
PurduePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Personnel

Roster

2025 Indiana Hoosiers football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 0Jonathan BradySr
RB 1 Roman Hemby RSr
WR 3 Omar Cooper Jr. RJr
WR 4Davion ChandlerFr
QB 5 Grant Wilson RSr
WR 6LeBron BondFr
WR 7 E.J. Williams Jr. RSr
RB 8Kaelon BlackRSr
WR 9 Tyler Morris Sr
QB 12Jacob BellFr
WR 13 Elijah Sarratt Sr
QB 14Maverick GeskeFr
QB 15 Fernando Mendoza RJr
QB 16Alberto MendozaRFr
WR 17Jackson WasserstromRJr
RB 18Solomon VanhorseGS
TE 19 Holden Staes Sr
QB 20Sean CuonoFr
WR 21Ace CiongoliFr
WR 26Cade KaiserFr
RB 28Khobie MartinRFr
RB 29Lee Beebe Jr.RJr
RB 30Kyler KroppRFr
TE 37Riley NowakowskiGS
TE 48James BombaRSr
OL 54Jack GreerRJr
OL 56Chance JohnsonFr
OL 61Baylor WilkinFr
OL 62Drew EvansRJr
OL 63Mitch VerstegenRFr
OL 65Carter SmithRJr
OL 66Evan ParkerFr
OL 67Kahlil BensonRSr
OL 70Austin LeibfriedRFr
OL 71Evan LawrenceRFr
OL 72Adedamola AjaniRFr
OL 74Bray LynchRJr
OL 75 Zen Michalski RSr
OL 77Matt MarekFr
OL 78 Pat Coogan RSr
WR 80Charlie BeckerSo
WR 82Myles KendrickFr
WR 83Hunter StroudFr
TE 84Blake ThiryFr
TE 85Andrew BarkerFr
WR 86Bruno Massel IVFr
WR 89Camden JordanRSr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
DL 0Hosea WheelerRSr
DB 1 Amare Ferrell Jr
DB 2Byron BaldwinFr
DB 3Jaylen BellFr
LB 4 Aiden Fisher Sr
DB 5 D'Angelo Ponds Jr
DL 6 Mikail Kamara RSr
DB 7Louis MooreGS
DL 8Stephen DaleySr
DB 9Seaonta Stewart Jr.Fr
DB 10Ryland GandyRJr
CB 12Devin BoykinGS
LB 13Kellan WyattRJr
LB 14Kaiden TurnerRJr
DB 16Jah Jah BoydRFr
DL 17Daniel NdukweSo
DL 18Andrew TurvyRSr
DB 19Zacharey SmithFr
DB 20Dontrae HendersonRFr
LB 21Rolijah HardySo
DB 22Jamari SharpRJr
DB 23Amariyun KnightenJr
DB 24Bryson BondsRSr
DB 27Reece BellinRSo
DL 30Paul NelsonFr
DB 31Anthony ChungRSo
DB 33Garrett ReeseFr
LB 34Jeff UtzingerRJr
DB 36Clay ConnerRSo
DB 37Heath KizerRFr
LB 38Kaden McConnellRFr
DL 40Quentin ClarkRFr
DL 41Keishaun CalhounFr
DL 42Andrew DepaepeRSo
LB 44Amari KamaraFr
DB 45Lincoln MurffRSo
LB 46Isaiah JonesRJr
DL 47Finn WaltersRSo
DL 50Jhrevious HallFr
LB 52Clayton AllenRSo
DL 58Aden CannonRJr
DL 90J'Mari MonetteRJr
DL 91Dominique RatcliffRSr
DL 94Kyler GarciaFr
DL 95Tyrique TuckerRJr
DL 96Triston AbramFr
DL 97Mario LandinoSo
DL 98William DepaepeRFr
DL 99Tyrone Burrus Jr.Fr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K 15Nicolas RadicicRSo
K 35Brendan FrankeRSr
K 43Bryce TaylorFr
P 44Mitch McCarthySr
LS 45Sam LindseyRSo
LS 47Mark LangstonRSr
K/P 49Oludabe BakerRSr
K 90Josh PlaczekRFr
K 93Quinn WarrenSo
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Bryant Haines (Defensive coordinator/linebackers)
  • Mike Shanahan (Offensive coordinator/wide receivers)
  • Grant Cain (Special teams coordinator/tight ends)
  • Ola Adams (Defensive backs/safeties)
  • Bob Bostad (Run game coordinator/offensive line)
  • Pat Kuntz (Defensive tackles)
  • John Miller (Running backs)
  • Rod Ojong (Cornerbacks)
  • Chandler Whitmer (Co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)
  • Buddha Williams (Defensive ends)
  • Derek Owings (Director of football performance)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: 4 August 2025

Statistics

Team

Individual leaders

Offense

Defense

Special teams

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP 2023221911873 (3)2 (6)
Coaches 1921191712973 (1)2
CFP Not releasedNot released

References

  1. "2025 Football Schedule". Indiana University Athletics. Retrieved December 17, 2024.