Louis Moore (American football)

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Louis Moore
No. 7  Indiana Hoosiers
Position Safety
Class
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Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Born (2001-01-29) January 29, 2001 (age 24)
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Poteet (Mesquite, Texas)
College
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Louis Moore (born January 29, 2001) is an American football safety for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for the Ole Miss Rebels and at Navarro College.

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Early life and high school

Moore attended Poteet Poteet High School in Mesquite, Texas. He committed to play college football at Navarro College. [1]

College career

During his three years at Navarro from 2019 through 2021, he redshirted and played sparingly due to injuries and the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [2] [3] [4]

Indiana (first stint)

After playing three years at Navarro as a wide receiver and defensive back, Moore committed to play for the Indiana Hoosiers as a defensive back. [5] In his first season with the Hoosiers in 2022, he tallied nine tackles with one being for a loss. [6] In week 3 of the 2023 season, Moore racked up nine tackles and recovered an onside kick in a 21–14 loss to Louisville. [7] That season, he played in all 12 games with ten starts totaling 82 tackles with one being for a loss, three interceptions, and a forced fumble. [6] After the season, Moore entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [8]

Ole Miss

Moore transferred to play for the Ole Miss Rebels. [9] In 2024, he recorded 36 tackles with two going for a loss, and a pass deflection in 11 games. [10] After the season, Moore once again entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [11]

Indiana (second stint)

Moore transferred to play for the Indiana Hoosiers again. [12] Heading into the season he was ruled ineligible due to using up all of his eligibility, but he sued the NCAA, arguing that his JUCO seasons should not count towards his eligibility, where he would gain his eligibility for the season, based on the Diego Pavia case. [13] [14] In the 2025 season opener, Moore put up seven tackles and an interception in a win over Old Dominion. [15] In week seven, he recorded an interception in an upset win over Oregon. [16] In week 10 of the 2025 season, Moore notched an interception a blowout 55–10 win over Maryland. [17]

References

  1. Niziolek, Michael (September 24, 2025). "Indiana football wins on the field, and player in court case vs NCAA". IndyStar. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  2. Niziolek, Michael (August 9, 2025). "Indiana football safety Louis Moore sues NCAA over JUCO eligibility rules". The Herald-Times. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  3. Dinich, Heather. "Indiana's Moore wins suit vs. NCAA, can play rest of season". ESPN. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  4. Dinich, Heather. "Indiana's Louis Moore gets initial court win over NCAA". ESPN. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  5. Olson, Andrew. "Indiana adds commitment from JUCO WR/DB". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  6. 1 2 James, Dalton. "Safety Louis Moore transfers back to Indiana football after 1 season at Ole Miss". Indiana Daily Student. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  7. Niziolek, Michael (September 17, 2023). "Why Indiana football safety Louis Moore clashed with Louisville in pregame 'war of words'". The Herald-Times. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  8. Schultz, Nick. "Indiana safety Louis Moore plans to enter NCAA transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  9. Berry, Zach. "Indiana safety Louis Moore makes it 3-for-3 for Ole Miss, commits to Rebels". On3.com. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  10. Lasley, Alec. "Curt Cignetti voices support of Indiana safety Louis Moore amid NCAA lawsuit". On3.com. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  11. "Ole Miss 2025 Rebel Football Transfer Portal Tracker". The Rebel Walk. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  12. Niziolek, Michael (August 27, 2025). "Safety eligible for Indiana football's first 2 games, but rest of season status is unknown". IndyStar. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  13. "Indiana CB Louis Moore eligible to play 2 more games after reaching deal with NCAA to delay hearing". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  14. Salerno, Cameron. "Louis Moore, Indiana's top defender, eligible for rest of 2025 season after winning injunction against NCAA". CBS Sports. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  15. Niziolek, Michael (August 31, 2025). "Safety 'very meaningful' to Indiana football as leading tackler with uncertain future". IndyStar. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  16. Flick, Daniel. "Indiana Football DB Louis Moore Thriving with Court Case 'Off His Shoulders'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  17. Flick, Daniel. "For Louis Moore, The Grass Wasn't Greener. Now, He Stars in Indiana Football Secondary". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 8, 2025.