2026 Indiana Football Season Preview
Indiana is no longer chasing respect. The defending national champions enter 2026 with a new quarterback, a loaded defense and one of the Big Ten’s toughest schedules.

Indiana is no longer chasing respect. The defending national champions enter 2026 with a new quarterback, a loaded defense and one of the Big Ten’s toughest schedules.

A position-by-position look at Indiana’s 2026 defense, the projected two-deep and the personnel that could make Bryant Haines’ unit even more dangerous.

Eight Big Ten teams open the season ranked, but the conference race begins with three national-title contenders. Here is Coach Griff’s preseason order.

Forget the preseason noise. These are the five Indiana football questions that will shape the Hoosiers’ national-title defense.
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