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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 23h

Indiana is the reigning national champion, riding a 21-game win streak, and still fighting week on week not to slip in the national polls. Why? Insider on brand bias, fair criticism and how college football appears to rate the Hoosiers: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb

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Is Indiana football underrated? Biases, data inform poll voters. Here's what matters

There are a variety of factors to consider when it comes to IU's standing in college football polls. Historical biases are among them.

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

In Indiana’s Big Football era, a commitment like Darius Wabbington signals something very important about the Hoosiers’ cultural capstone across the Orange Lot. Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

News: Per a source, Indiana is replacing UMass with Jacksonville State in Week 1 of next season (2027). Believe it's connected to UMass adding a game next season against Wisconsin, and some resultant shuffling. FBSchedules had UMass move first. #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Five weeks in, we've gotten clarity at some positions that needed shaking out at the start of the season. The Monday Morning spends this week looking at a few of those: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb

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Indiana football depth chart settling into shape after several position battles

Coach Curt Cignetti's hand was forced at some positions due to injuries, eligibility or otherwise. Checking into what we've learned about that depth.

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Curt Cignetti on Nebraska: "What they've put on tape this year is extremely impressive." #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Cignetti asked about turnover numbers being down. Points to fourth-down stops as turnovers. Says defense is providing good field position. "I don't have any concerns. We're on the plus side of the turnover ratio." #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Curt Cignetti asked about AJ Harris' recovery. Says Harris is now day to day. Seems to be progressing toward a return. #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

On a night when IU's season-best offensive performance felt like it belonged to virtually everyone else, no one emerged as more important than Josh Hoover. At the risk of embellishing, we should acknowledge what that means. Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb

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Indiana football QB Josh Hoover is starting to look a lot like Fernando Mendoza

Josh Hoover threw four touchdowns in Indiana’s rout of Rutgers, offering the strongest sign yet he’s following Fernando Mendoza’s path

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

In that vein, last night's Insider on Josh Hoover's growth, his performance thus far, and why — dare we say it — his developmental arc in IU's offense is beginning to mirror that of his decorated predecessor: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A lot of talk, understandably, about the difficulty of the weeks upcoming for Indiana. But there's a lot of opportunity too. The Hoosiers now have an FPI top-20 win (Northwestern, No. 17), with Nebraska (No. 13) and Ohio State (No. 1) up next. Potential resume builders. #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Postgame show should be starting next 5-7 minutes. Join in here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvyW... #iufb

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Mind Your Banners Postgame: Indiana at Rutgers

YouTube video by IndyStarTV: Hoosiers

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

FINAL: No. 5 Indiana defeats Rutgers, 47-15. Hoosiers are 5-0, 2-0 in Big Ten play. At Nebraska next Saturday for Big Noon. #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Lee Beebe Jr. sitting on 520 rushing yards for the season now. Turbo Richard at 587. Might not have gotten the name right. Still feel good about predicting a 1,000-yard rusher in the regular season. #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

No. 5 Indiana 37, Rutgers 15, 11:11 remaining 4Q. Feels like we're seeing some history repeat itself around the same time of year in IU's secondary. Live blog here: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb

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Indiana-Rutgers football game live score updates today: Stats, schedule

Curt Cignetti had concern about the atmosphere his Indiana football team was entering at Rutgers: Live score updates, analysis, how to watch, more.

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Bookmark for you, our postgame live show will be right here not long after the final whistle. Will be flying solo tonight, would love to field some questions and discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvyW... #iufb

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Mind Your Banners Postgame: Indiana at Rutgers

YouTube video by IndyStarTV: Hoosiers

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

That's why Rutgers is playing soft coverage. Still didn't work. #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Curt Cignetti: "We're leaving points out there. Got to score touchdowns in the red area. Very uncharacteristic to miss an extra point and a field goal." #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

HALFTIME: No. 5 Indiana 23, Rutgers 0. Stats below. #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The last two weeks have looked like the expected standard from Indiana's defensive front at the point of attack. #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Nico Radicic just missed an extra point for the first time in his college career. Snap-hold transfer probably didn't help. #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Rutgers gonna run out of players. Jeez.

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Turbo Richard cuts at speed at an NFL level. #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Don't think Rutgers got a great spot there. Also think he was a touch short regardless. #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Case in point: Josh Hoover hit his first 10 passes (for 142 yards and a touchdown) before his first incompletion. #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Rutgers is playing soft coverage clearly not trusting its corners against vertical routes from Marsh and Becker. If you're not gonna tackle after the catch then that's exceptionally self-defeating. #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Great play by Kellan Wyatt. Snap-receiver pull timing was totally off and he took advantage. #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Before you dig into your football Saturday, walk back to last night's Cream and Crimson scrimmage, with some player-by-player analysis from our most recent look at Darian DeVries' Hoosiers: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb

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A player-by-play evaluation of Indiana basketball roster after scrimmage

We got our first look at IU basketball since their trip to Peru. Here's an evaluation of the roster off Friday night's Cream and Crimson scrimmage.

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Winding down here. Everything is starting to look a little tired, which isn't surprising given Indiana probably worked out in some capacity before this. Will have some player by player thoughts later at IndyStar.com. #iubb

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The source for Indianapolis, Indiana news, breaking news, weather, sports and things to do.

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I've got Bryce Lindsay with five 3s tonight. Feels like it's between him, Mustaf and Harris for the starting spots at 2 and 3. Fascinated to see how Indiana navigates that. #iubb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The fans picked "Escape" by Rupert Holmes as the preferred between-quarter song, leading me to once again wonder if anyone has actually listened to the lyrics.

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Trevor Manhertz just met and blocked Sam Alexis at the rim. Every time I see him I come away feeling like Manhertz's ceiling is a little bit higher than I previously realized. #iubb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Halftime: Crimson leads Cream, 21-15. And no, that doesn't mean anything at all. #iubb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Three made 3s for Aiden Sherrell so far. #iubb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Vaughn Karvala (lower-body issue) being held out tonight out of an abundance of caution. Not sure it's a serious thing. Karvala even appears to be wearing the heartrate apparatus the players wear on the court. But now you know. #iubb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We appear to be shortening the quarters to eight minutes here. Again, not keeping official stats, but I believe Jaeden Mustaf led all Hoosiers with seven points in the first frame. #iubb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I've got four different Hoosiers with a made 3 so far in the first quarter: Lindsay, Mustaf, Harris and Burton. Not keeping official stats but that should obviously encourage folks a bit. #iubb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Big cheer for Sam Alexis when he's introduced before tonight's IU squad scrimmage. #iubb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Indiana is 4-0, ranked in the top five nationally and still in search of its best self, as the Hoosiers head to Rutgers this weekend. That's not necessarily an unfamiliar position for this program lately. Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Chris Sale's late-career star turn in Atlanta has really been something. Felt at the time like a change-of-scenery rejuvenation job. He's turned into the Braves' best arm in the last quarter century.

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The thing about Ray Kerr is, he's the best player in baseball.

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Fair to say the health of the running back room is going to feature heavily in tonight's Mind Your Banners. Link here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJa7... #iufb

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Mind Your Banners: Hoosiers headed east for Rutgers blackout

YouTube video by IndyStarTV: Hoosiers

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Zach Osterman @zachosterman.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Small podcast programming note: Weekly Mind Your Banners will come tonight, rather than its usual Thursday afternoon slot, on account of sick kids at home. See y'all this evening.

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