Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek break down the good and bad of Indiana's 80-61 season-opening win against SIU-Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Mackenzie Mgbako scored a career-high 31 points, while Trey Galloway added nine assists.

Zach Osterman and Mike Niziolek break down the good and bad of Indiana's 80-61 season-opening win against SIU-Edwardsville on Wednesday night. Mackenzie Mgbako scored a career-high 31 points, while Trey Galloway added nine assists.

Indiana Hoosiers coverage from the IndyStar and Bloomington Herald-Times.

Indiana Hoosiers coverage from the IndyStar and Bloomington Herald-Times.

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Mind Your Banners Postgame: Indiana 80, SIU Edwardsville 61

Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down to discuss Indiana's remarkable start to the 2026 transfer portal, as Curt Cignetti balances Peach Bowl preparations with setting his roster up for another College Football Playoff run next season.

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Mike Niziolek and Zach Osterman sit down to discuss Indiana's remarkable start to the 2026 transfer portal, as Curt Cignetti balances Peach Bowl preparations with setting his roster up for another College Football Playoff run next season.
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Mind Your Banners Special: IU football moving mad in the transfer portal

Insiders Zach Osterman and Michael Niziolek unpack IU's win, holding tradition-rich Alabama without a touchdown, and snapping a lengthy bowl win drought to advance to the CFP semifinal at the Peach Bowl.

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Insiders Zach Osterman and Michael Niziolek unpack IU's win, holding tradition-rich Alabama without a touchdown, and snapping a lengthy bowl win drought to advance to the CFP semifinal at the Peach Bowl.
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Indiana football is Rose Bowl champions after dominating Alabama

IU Insider Zach Osterman checks in from downtown Los Angeles after Rose Bowl media day. Both the Hoosiers and Crimson Tide spent time speaking with reporters about Thursday's College Football Playoff quarterfinal in Pasadena.

 

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IU Insider Zach Osterman checks in from downtown Los Angeles after Rose Bowl media day. Both the Hoosiers and Crimson Tide spent time speaking with reporters about Thursday's College Football Playoff quarterfinal in Pasadena.
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