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Indiana coach Curt Cignetti celebrates after beating UCLA at the Rose Bowl.

2024 Indiana Football Season in Review: Records, Stat Leaders, Awards

Here’s a list of program records, All-American awards, All-Big Ten honors, coaching awards, and statistical leaders following the best season in Indiana football history.

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2024 Indiana Football Season in Review: Records, Stat Leaders, Awards

Here’s a list of program records, All-American awards, All-Big Ten honors, coaching awards, and statistical leaders following the best season in Indiana football history.

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Maryland's Roman Hemby (24) runs against Indiana at Memorial Stadium.

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Transfer Running Back Roman Hemby Commits To Indiana

A 6-foot-2, 208 pound running back, Roman Hemby rushed for over 2,000 yards in his Maryland career.

Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) gets ready for the snap during the second quarter of a game against the Washington Huskies at Memorial Stadium.

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Linebacker Aiden Fisher Announces That He Will Return To Indiana

Aiden Fisher will stick with the coach who brought him to Indiana – Curt Cignetti

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Jack’s Take: Indiana Deserved Playoff Bid Despite Loss At Notre Dame

Some contend Indiana’s poor performance indicates it shouldn’t have been in the College Football Playoff. But the Hoosiers earned their spot, because games should matter more than hypotheticals.

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Report: Quarterback Tayven Jackson Enters Transfer Portal

Tayven Jackson spent two seasons with Indiana and made seven starts for two coaches.

A pass to Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. (3) falls incomplete at Notre Dame Stadium.

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What Happened To Indiana’s Offense At Notre Dame?

Prior to two touchdowns in the final two minutes, Indiana’s offense stumbled for most of Friday’s 27-17 loss at Notre Dame in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) scores a touchdown while being chased by Indiana Hoosiers defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) and Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jamari Sharpe (22) during the first half of a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in first round of the College Football Playoff on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.

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The Day After: Predictions Revisited After Indiana Loses 27-17 To Notre Dame

Read about how Hoosiers On SI did with its pregame prognostications for the College Football Playoff game.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Jordan Clark (1) and safety Adon Shuler (8) tackle Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (13) during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Todd’s Take: Indiana Pulled Its Punches And Paid The Price

Regret is a common refrain after a loss, but no one expected Indiana to lament lack of aggression.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) scrambles against Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman James Carpenter (99) during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Indiana Defensive Tackle James Carpenter Was At The Center Of The Action

Good or bad, James Carpenter made Indiana and non-Indiana fans take notice during Indiana’s 27-17 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff.

Indiana players enter the field before a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in first round of the College Football Playoff on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend. Notre Dame defeated Indiana 27-17.

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What Indiana's Coordinators Said After The 27-17 College Football Playoff Loss to Notre Dame

Offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan and defensive coordinator Bryant Haines spoke to the media after Indiana's 27-17 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price (24) tackled by Indiana linebackers Rolijah Hardy (21) Aiden Fisher (4) at Notre Dame Stadium.

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What Aiden Fisher, Jailin Walker, James Carpenter Said After Indiana's 27-17 Loss at Notre Dame

Here's the full transcript of the postgame press conference with Indiana linebackers Aiden Fisher and Jailin Walker and defensive lineman James Carpenter following their 27-17 loss at Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff.

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium.

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What Curt Cignetti Said After Indiana Was Beaten 27-17 By Notre Dame In The College Football Playoff

Everything Curt Cignetti said in his postgame press conference after Indiana's season came to an end with the 27-17 loss to Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Joshua Burnham (40) and teammates tackle Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Myles Price (4) during the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium.

Todd’s Take: Notre Dame Made The Hoosiers We Watched All Season Disappear

The Hoosiers that took the field in the 27-17 College Football Playoff loss looked nothing like the Indiana team everyone saw all season. Notre Dame deserves the credit for it.

Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke (9) drops back to pass against Notre Dame.

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What Kurtis Rourke, Mike Katic, Justice Ellison Said After Indiana's 27-17 Loss At Notre Dame

Here's the full transcript of the postgame press conference with Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke, center Mike Katic and running back Justice Ellison following their 27-17 loss at Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs past Indiana cornerbacks D'Angelo Ponds (5) and Jamari Sharpe (22) at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Indiana's Historic Season Ends With 27-17 Playoff Loss At Notre Dame

Notre Dame jumped ahead early and methodically grounded out a win as Indiana's offense couldn't get untracked until it was too late in first round of the College Football Playoff.

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti steams along the sidelines during the Hoosiers' playoff loss to Notre Dame on Friday night.

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My Two Cents: Indiana Isn't Elite After All, But Being Pretty Good Beats the Alternative

Indiana had no answers for Notre Dame in the College Football Playoffs Friday, losing 27-17 in a game that wasn't nearly that close. The Hoosiers can't hang with the big boys, but they were pretty good in 2024 and brought life back to a very sick program.

Hoosier fans flooded Social Cantina in Mishawaka.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Indiana Fans Brave Elements to Support Hoosiers in South Bend

Indiana is in the football postseason for the first time ever, and Hoosiers fans flocked to Notre Dame for Friday night's first-round game against the Fighting Irish. They took the party with them. Here's some great pregame photos.

Indiana's Kurtis Rourke (9) passes to Justice Ellison (6) during the Hoosiers' win against Michigan on Nov. 9, 2024.

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Point Spread: Latest Line Trending in Indiana's Direction as Gametime Nears

Notre Dame is still favored in Friday night's College Football Playoff game with Indiana, but the line is shrinking. Here's the latest on the point spread, with a good history against the number for both teams.

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LIVE BLOG: Indiana Takes On Notre Dame In A College Football Playoff Game

No. 10-seeded Indiana invades No. 7-seeded Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines talks with linebacker Rolijah Hardy.

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Indiana Football Retains 10 Assistants With New Contracts, Hires Chandler Whitmer

Below is the contract information for new multi-year deals signed by Indiana assistant coaches Bryant Haines, Mike Shanahan, Bob Bostad, Derek Owings, Pat Kuntz, Grant Cain, Ola Adams, Rod Ojong, Buddha Williams and John Miller.

A general view of the Word of Life Mural, commonly known as Touchdown Jesus, on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.

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My Two Cents: My Notre Dame Football 'Indoctrination' As a Kid Never Included Epic Game With Indiana

I grew up an Irish-Catholic kid in Northwest Indiana and went to a Catholic grade school where we prayed for Notre Dame victories in church. I never imagined back then that Indiana would ever have a playoff game at Notre Dame. It happens Friday night.

Indiana's D'Angelo Ponds (5) makes an interception and returns it for a touchdown during the Indiana versus Washington football game at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 26, 2024.

Chip On The Shoulder? Indiana, Notre Dame Take Contrasting Approaches

Indiana has a roster full of overlooked players who have spent much of the season trying to prove themselves. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman doesn’t put the same emphasis on it.

Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke (9) passes the ball while Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Antonio Stevens (11) defends in the first half at Memorial Stadium.

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Predictions And 3 Keys For Indiana’s College Football Playoff Game At Notre Dame

A berth in the Sugar Bowl quarter final is on the line as Indiana and Notre Dame begin the 12-team College Football Playoff era.

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti talks to the defense against Maryland at Memorial Stadium.

Football Blue Blood, ‘Emerging Superpower’ Meet in College Football Playoff

Indiana and Notre Dame football have vastly different histories, but the in-state foes meet Friday in the College Football Playoff with the same goal of winning a national championship.

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How To Watch Indiana Football In College Football Playoff Game At Notre Dame

No. 10-seeded Indiana football plays at No. 7-seeded Notre Dame at 8 p.m. ET Friday at Notre Dame Stadium. Here's how to watch, with game time and TV information, the latest on the point spread, series history, coaching information and more.