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COLUMN: J.J. Watt signing, Russell Wilson drama shake up NFC West picture

By Joel Smyth · Tuesday, March 2,2021 3:37 p.m.

J.J. Watt announced he signed with the Arizona Cardinals on Monday.

COLUMN: An early seven-round Indianapolis Colts mock draft

By Joel Smyth · Tuesday, Feb. 23,2021 4:53 p.m.

Columnist Joel Smyth conducts a mock NFL Draft for the Colts.

Former IU quarterback Antwaan Randle El joins Detroit Lions coaching staff

By Patrick Felts · Wednesday, Feb. 17,2021 3:20 p.m.

Randle El is a two-time Super Bowl champion.

COLUMN: The Houston Texans’ downward spiral will not be ending soon

By Joel Smyth · Tuesday, Feb. 16,2021 2:02 p.m.

Deshaun Watson will be the next star to leave Houston without a replacement.

COLUMN: Top-ranked college football teams dominate on the field, then on signing day

By Joel Smyth · Thursday, Feb. 11,2021 6:54 p.m.

IU football currently sits at No. 12 of 14 in the Big Ten in recruiting.

What IDS staff members want to see in the new EA Sports College Football Game

By Luke Christopher Norton · Thursday, Feb. 11,2021 4:37 p.m.

The last college football video game was released in 2013.

IU football to bring back running backs coach Deland McCullough

By Evan Gerike · Monday, Feb. 8,2021 4:21 p.m.

McCullough spent the last four seasons as the Kansas City Chiefs’ running backs coach.

COLUMN: Chiefs falter in Super Bowl LV as Brady solidifies his legendary status

By Joel Smyth · Monday, Feb. 8,2021 3:57 p.m.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 31-9 over the Kansas City Chiefs.

IU football releases updated 2021 schedule

By Evan Gerike · Friday, Feb. 5,2021 2:35 p.m.

The team's 12-game regular season opens Sept. 4 against Iowa in Iowa City.

COLUMN: Matchup of legacies to take center stage at Super Bowl LV

By Joel Smyth · Wednesday, Feb. 3,2021 6:41 p.m.

The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

‘It was worth the risks’: An inside look at IU football’s historic pandemic season

By Matt Cohen · Monday, Feb. 1,2021 4:04 p.m.

In 2020, IU had a historic winning season while trying to keep players safe.

COLUMN: The Colts should acquire Matthew Stafford to boost their bright future

By Joel Smyth · Tuesday, Jan. 26,2021 2:37 p.m.

Although the Colts fell in the first round, brighter days are ahead for the organization.

OPINION: The NFL Playoffs are down to the reigning champs and three worthy contenders

By Joel Smyth · Tuesday, Jan. 19,2021 3:49 p.m.

The Bills, Chiefs, Buccaneers, and Packers survive and keep their Super Bowl hopes alive.

IU football hires Georgia defensive backs coach Charlton Warren as defensive coordinator

By Evan Gerike · Sunday, Jan. 17,2021 6:54 p.m.

Georgia led the nation in scoring and rushing defense in 2019.

IU football running back Stevie Scott III declares for NFL Draft

By Evan Gerike · Friday, Jan. 15,2021 2:51 p.m.

Scott led IU with 561 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns in 2020.

Which IU football players are leaving, and how will it affect the team?

By Evan Gerike · Thursday, Jan. 14,2021 6:38 p.m.

Six Hoosiers have declared for the NFL Draft, including receiver Whop Philyor.

IU football’s Tom Allen named AFCA National Coach of the Year

By Evan Gerike · Tuesday, Jan. 12,2021 6:13 p.m.

Allen is the third Hoosier coach to win the award.

OPINION: Ohio State out-coached by Nick Saban, Alabama in national championship loss

By Joel Smyth · Tuesday, Jan. 12,2021 4:52 p.m.

Alabama defeated Ohio State 52-24 in Monday’s championship game.

IU defense fails to match fast-paced Ole Miss offense in 26-20 Outback Bowl loss

By DJ Fezler · Saturday, Jan. 2,2021 6:45 p.m.

The Hoosiers allowed 493 total yards and two second half touchdowns.

IU football can’t outrun its shortcomings, falls to Ole Miss in Outback Bowl

By Evan Gerike · Saturday, Jan. 2,2021 6:13 p.m.

The Hoosiers’ sluggish offense couldn’t produce against the nation’s worst defense.

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