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Coach Griff’s Big Ten Power Rankings: Indiana Holds No. 2, USC Makes Its Move
Ohio State holds the top spot, Indiana remains No. 2 and 2-0 USC makes the biggest move in Coach Griff’s first in-season Big Ten Power Rankings.
Indiana Climbs to No. 5 in AP Top 25 — But Eight First-Place Votes Tell the Bigger Story
Indiana climbed to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 after its 52-16 win over North Texas, but the Hoosiers’ eight first-place votes may say even more about the program’s national standing.
Indiana 52–16, But What Did We Really Learn?
Indiana rolled past North Texas 52-16, but the scoreboard doesn’t tell the entire story. Coach Griff examines Josh Hoover’s debut, Indiana’s defensive concerns, special-teams impact, Players of the Game and what the film revealed.
Cignetti Wants Defensive Corrections as Indiana Turns Attention to Howard
A 52-16 victory, seven scores in eight meaningful offensive possessions and a strong performance on special teams gave Indiana plenty to feel good about following its season-opening victory over North Texas. Curt Cignetti also found plenty to correct. As Indiana turned the page Monday from its Week 1 victory to Saturday’s matchup with Howard, Cignetti’s…
Hidden Yardage, Real Points: Indiana’s Return Game Set the Tone Against North Texas
Indiana’s special teams controlled the hidden\-yardage battle against North Texas\. Returns by Lee Beebe Jr\., Turbo Richard and Tyler Morris helped set up three touchdown drives in the Hoosiers’ 52–16 victory\.
Indiana Rolls Past North Texas 52-16, But Defensive Concerns Give Hoosiers Plenty to Fix
Indiana enters its matchup with North Texas with five areas that could determine the game. Coach Griff breaks down why establishing the run, limiting explosive plays and winning situational football will be critical for the Hoosiers.
Indiana Football Game Day: What to Watch as the Hoosiers Open Against North Texas
The defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers open the 2026 season against North Texas. Coach Griff breaks down the key matchups, players to watch, five keys to victory and what Indiana must establish from the opening snap.
What Head Coaches Really Expect in Week 1: The Non-Negotiables
Week 1 is not about perfection. It is about communication, alignment, assignments, adjustments and discipline. Coach Griff explains the non-negotiables that head coaches evaluate when a team finally takes the field.
The Unknown Is the Challenge: Why Indiana’s Opener Against North Texas Is Harder to Scout Than It Looks
North Texas brings a new staff, a rebuilt roster and former Indiana quarterback Tayven Jackson to Bloomington. Why that makes Week 1 harder to scout.
Reigning National Champion Hoosiers: The Unknown Is the Challenge
Indiana opens its national title defense against a North Texas team with a new staff, new personnel and little current film to study. Coach Griff examines how quickly the Hoosiers can identify what they’re seeing, adjust and take control.
Indiana Football: Camp is Over — Now the Real Test Begins
By Coach Griff The talking season is officially over. After nearly a month of training camp, countless practices, position battles, and hours spent evaluating film, Curt Cignetti and his staff have built the foundation for what they hope becomes another memorable season in Bloomington. The Hoosiers have checked every box camp can provide. Now comes…
Coach Griff’s Five Things That Matter
Forget the preseason noise. These are the five Indiana football questions that will shape the Hoosiers’ national-title defense.
