Football

The IU women’s basketball starting lineup sits and watches its pregame video Feb. 16 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The NCAA granted an extra year of eligibility to spring athletes and waived bowl eligibility requirements for FBS football Wednesday.

IU's top five overall team seasons from last year

Jun 15, 2020 2:55 pm

These performances stood out among all of the Hoosier teams.

Junior quarterback Peyton Ramsey smiles after scoring the winning touchdown against Purdue on Nov. 30, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. Quarterback Donaven McCulley of Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis had whittled his list down to Iowa, Purdue, the University of Mississippi and the University of Missouri before accepting an offer from IU.

Donaven McCulley projects to be IU football’s quarterback of the future

Jun 14, 2020 4:46 pm

McCulley is the No. 11 dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2021.

IU football head coach Tom Allen leads players onto the field Aug. 31, 2019, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Four-star 2021 quarterback Donaven McCulley announced his commitment to IU football Thursday on Twitter.

Dual-threat quarterback Donaven McCulley commits to IU football

Jun 12, 2020 12:15 pm

The four-star quarterback is the No. 3 prospect in the state.

IU tight end Peyton Hendershot plays Oct. 26, 2019, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Hendershot was arrested in February on multiple charges including domestic battery and was indefinitely suspended from all team activities.

IU football’s Peyton Hendershot pleads guilty to criminal trespass

Jun 9, 2020 12:55 pm

Hendershot was arrested on multiple charges including domestic battery in February.

IU football head coach Tom Allen leads players onto the field Aug. 31, 2019, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. A three-star running back committed to IU last week.

2021 running back Trenten Howland pledges to IU football

Jun 7, 2020 3:41 pm

Howland is the eighth commit of the 2021 class for the Hoosiers.

IU football players run through drills during practice in 2017 at John Mellencamp Pavilion. IU Athletics has announced its plan for fall sports to return to practice this summer.

IU athletics announces plan for a limited return

Jun 3, 2020 5:31 pm

IU announced its initial plan for voluntary workouts at IU athletic facilities.

Former University of South Alabama tight end Khameron Taylor practices with the team March 9, 2019. Taylor has signed with IU as a graduate transfer.

IU football transfer Khameron Taylor hopes to show he’s more than just a blocking tight end

May 28, 2020 9:17 pm

Taylor caught only two passes last season at the University of South Alabama.

Then-seniors Brenna Wise and Nick Westbrook are recipients of Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Awards. Each Big Ten university chooses one member of each varsity athletic team to receive the award.

Nick Westbrook, Brenna Wise win Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Awards

May 28, 2020 8:57 pm

Athletes who display positive sportsmanship throughout the academic year are recognized.

Senior Brenna Wise and junior Keyanna Warthen make the sign of the cross before their game Feb. 27 in Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Wise received the Director's Award, given by Vice President and Director of Athletics Fred Glass to two seniors who best exemplified the mantra, “24 sports, 1 team."

Senior athletes receive awards for individual achievement

May 10, 2020 7:38 pm

Winners represent basketball, football, soccer and water polo.

Fifth-year offensive lineman Simon Stepaniak lifts sophomore running back Stevie Scott III on Sept. 21 at Memorial Stadium. Stepaniak was picked by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

IU football's Simon Stepaniak selected in the sixth round by Packers

Apr 26, 2020 1:47 pm

The Hoosiers have had a player drafted in seven straight NFL Drafts.

Sophomore running back Stevie Scott III attempts to jump over Michigan’s defensive linemen with the ball Nov. 23, 2019, in Memorial Stadium. The renewal deadline for current season ticket holders has been extended to May 15.

IU announces changes to 2020 football season ticket purchases due to COVID-19

Apr 21, 2020 2:47 pm

IU Athletics aims to create flexibility for fans purchasing and renewing season tickets.

IU’s defense celebrates after sophomore Jamar Johnson scored a touchdown off of an interception during the second half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Film study has been a consistent component in the Hoosiers’ offseason training.

Communication is key as IU football’s defense continues to build amid coronavirus

Apr 19, 2020 2:03 pm

IU football attempts to simulate on-field interactions.

IU football players get into stance at the line of scrimmage Aug. 6, 2018, during practice. Coach Darren Hiller said he wants his players to drop into their stances and imagine a game-like situation where a play is being called to practice amid the coronavirus pandemic.

IU football’s creativity is helping shape its spring training away from campus

Apr 15, 2020 6:13 pm

Offensive line coach Darren Hiller is advising players to use visualization for team cohesiveness.

Freshman pitcher AJ Hacker pushes a car while training from home. IU athletes have been forced to find new ways of training away from the weight room as a result of COVID-19.

Here’s how IU athletes are continuing to train amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 5, 2020 6:03 pm

With gyms and campus facilities closed, Hoosier athletes have gotten creative.

Fifth-year Reakwon Jones sacks a University of Tennessee player close to the ten yard line during the second half of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Jan. 2 in Jacksonville, Florida. The draft for professional football hopefuls has become more difficult due to the coronavirus pandemic.

IU football seniors struggle to prepare for NFL Draft due to coronavirus

Apr 1, 2020 5:08 pm

Nationwide restrictions makes the draft process even more difficult for NFL hopefuls.

IU football players get into stance at the line of scrimmage Aug. 6, 2018, during practice. Former Stanford University player Jovan Swann committed to play his final year of eligibility at IU on Thursday.

Former Stanford defensive end Jovan Swann to transfer to IU

Mar 26, 2020 6:18 pm

The graduate transfer was a top prospect for the Hoosiers in 2016.

IU head coach Tom Allen talks with his team during a timeout Jan. 2 in Jacksonville, Florida. Aaron Wellman, IU football's strength and conditioning coach, is training the team from across the country.

'We don't blink': IU football challenged with preparing players away from campus

Mar 24, 2020 8:32 pm

The Hoosiers are looking to build on momentum despite the cancellation of team activities.

IU football head coach Tom Allen sways with his team before running out of the tunnel Nov. 16 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. IU Athletics announced Thursday its spring football game will be canceled due to coronavirus concerns in a press release.

IU cancels spring football game, restricts fan attendance at spring, winter sports

Mar 12, 2020 1:04 pm

The athletic department also announced updates to who can attend spring sports.

Junior quarterback Peyton Ramsey runs out of bounds with the ball during the the first half of the Gator Bowl on Jan. 2. Ramsey announced Monday that he will transfer to Northwestern.

IU quarterback Peyton Ramsey announces he will transfer to Northwestern

Mar 9, 2020 5:27 pm

Ramsey appeared in 31 games and is the program's all-time leader in completion percentage.

IU tight end Peyton Hendershot plays Oct. 26, 2019, at Memorial Stadium, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Hendershot was arrested late Saturday night and indefinitely suspended from all team activities Monday.

IU football suspends Peyton Hendershot following weekend arrest

Feb 24, 2020 5:32 pm

Hendershot was arrested Saturday night on multiple charges including domestic battery.