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2025 Indiana Hoosiers football team

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2025 Indiana Hoosiers football
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorMike Shanahan (2nd season)
Co-offensive coordinatorChandler Whitmer (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorBryant Haines (2nd season)
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
← 2024
2026 →
2025 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Illinois   0 0     0 0  
Indiana   0 0     0 0  
Iowa   0 0     0 0  
Maryland   0 0     0 0  
Michigan   0 0     0 0  
Michigan State   0 0     0 0  
Minnesota   0 0     0 0  
Nebraska   0 0     0 0  
Northwestern   0 0     0 0  
Ohio State   0 0     0 0  
Oregon   0 0     0 0  
Penn State   0 0     0 0  
Purdue   0 0     0 0  
Rutgers   0 0     0 0  
UCLA   0 0     0 0  
USC   0 0     0 0  
Washington   0 0     0 0  
Wisconsin   0 0     0 0  
Championship: December 6, 2025
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
As of January 10, 2025
Rankings from CFP Rankings

The 2025 Indiana Hoosiers football team will represent Indiana University during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hoosiers will be led by second-year head coach Curt Cignetti. They are set to play home games at Memorial Stadium located in Bloomington, Indiana as members of the Big Ten Conference.

Offseason

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Departures

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  • RB Ty Son Lawton
  • RB Solomon Vanhorse
  • WR Andison Coby
  • WR Miles Cross
  • WR Myles Price
  • TE Zach Horton
  • TE Trey Walker
  • OL Mike Katic
  • OL Nick Kidwell
  • OL Tyler Stephens
  • DE Lanell Carr Jr.
  • DE Jacob Mangum-Farrar
  • DT James Carpenter
  • S Josh Sanguinetti
  • K Derek McCormick
  • P James Evans
  • LS Mark Langston

† Applying for medical redshirts

NFL draft

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Name Pos. Team Round Pick
Shawn Asbury II DB
Cedarius Doss DB
Justice Ellison RB
Terry Jones Jr. DB
Kurtis Rourke QB
Nic Toomer DB
Jailin Walker LB
Trey Wedig OL
CJ West DL
Ke'Shawn Williams WR

CFL draft

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Name Pos. Team Round Pick
Kurtis Rourke QB

Outgoing transfers

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Name No. Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown New school
Donaven McCulley 1 WR 6' 5" 203 lbs Indianapolis, IN Michigan
Tayven Jackson 2 QB 6' 4" 212 lbs Greenwood, IN UCF
JoJo Johnson 3 CB 6' 0" 184 lbs Merrillville, IN TBD
E.J. Williams Jr. 7 WR 6' 4" 203 lbs Phenix City, AL Withdrew
DJ Warnell Jr. 10 S 6' 3" 200 lbs La Marque, TX North Texas
Roman Purcell 12 QB 6' 1" 214 lbs Indianapolis, IN TBD
Tyrik McDaniel 17 S 6' 1" 195 lbs Columbia, SC TBD
Elijah Green 21 RB 6' 0" 207 lbs Roswell, GA TBD
Joshua Rudolph 26 LB 6' 0" 225 lbs Montgomery, AL UTEP
Jaz Boykin 28 CB 6' 0" 178 lbs Fishers, IN Hampton
Nahji Logan 33 LB 6' 3" 226 lbs Yeadon, PA TBD
Caleb King 54 DE 6' 5" 261 lbs Georgetown, IN TBD
Venson Sneed Jr. 55 DE 6' 4" 265 lbs Winter Park, FL Western Kentucky
Noah Bolticoff 66 OL 6' 5" 300 lbs Rose Hill, KS North Alabama
Brady Simmons 81 WR 6' 1" 160 lbs Indianapolis, IN TBD
Brody Kosin 82 TE 6' 6" 237 lbs Clarkston, MI Miami (OH)

Retirements

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Coaching depatures

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Acquisitions

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Incoming transfers

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Name No. Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Prev. school
Kahlil Benson OL 6' 6" 305 lbs Southaven, MS Colorado
Ryland Gandy OL 6' 0" 180 lbs Buford, GA Pittsburgh
Holden Staes TE 6' 4" 248 lbs Atlanta, GA Tennessee
Louis Moore S 5' 11" 200 lbs Mesquite, TX Ole Miss
Zen Michalski OL 6' 6" 319 lbs Floyds Knobs, IN Ohio State
Roman Hemby RB 6' 0" 208 lbs Bel Air, MD Maryland
Fernando Mendoza QB 6' 5" 225 lbs Miami, FL California
Brendan Franke K 6' 3" 225 lbs Gretna, NE Texas State
Dominique Ratcliff DL 6' 3" 285 lbs Conroe, TX Texas State
Mitch McCarthy P 6' 5" 230 lbs Melbourne, AUS UCF
Riley Nowakowski TE 6' 1" 243 lbs Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin
Tyler Morris WR 5' 11" 185 lbs Bolingbrook, IL Michigan
Makai Jackson WR 6' 0" 200 lbs Levittown, PA Appalachian State
Hosea Wheeler DL 6' 3" 300 lbs Elk Grove, CA Western Kentucky
Amariyun Knighten CB 6' 0" 174 lbs Deerfield Beach, FL Northern Illinois
Lee Beebe Jr. RB 5' 10" 220 lbs Montgomery, AL UAB
Sam Lindsey LS 6' 0" 185 lbs Lilburn, GA Georgia State
Grant Wilson QB 6' 3" 217 lbs Milton, GA Old Dominion

Recruiting class

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College recruiting information (2025)
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Byron Baldwin
DB
Baltimore, MD Saint Frances Academy 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Nov 15, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
LeBron Bond
WR
Norfolk, VA Matthew Fontaine Maury 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Apr 7, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Triston Abram
DE
St. Louis, MO Christian Brothers College 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Jun 23, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Tyrone Burrus Jr.
DE
Indianapolis, IN Warren Central 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Nov 14, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Davion Chandler
WR
Indianapolis, IN Lawrence North 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jun 25, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Blake Thiry
TE
Prairie du Chien, WI Prairie du Chien 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Apr 16, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Seaonta Stewart Jr.
ATH
Cincinnati, OH Winton Woods 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jul 8, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jaylen Bell
DB
Loganville, GA Grayson 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jun 1, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Baylor Wilkin
OL
Findlay, OH 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 278 lb (126 kg) Jul 9, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Paul Nelson
LB
Cincinnati, OH 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Jul 9, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Myles Kendrick
WR
Jacksonville, FL 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Jun 29, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Kyler Garcia
DT
Nashville, TN 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 275 lb (125 kg) Jun 26, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Andrew Barker
TE
Kokomo, IN 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 228 lb (103 kg) Jun 23, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Zacharey Smith
DB
Hapeville, GA 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Jun 20, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Keishaun Calhoun
DE
Groveport, OH 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Jun 20, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jamari Farmer
LB
Mooresville, NC 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 192 lb (87 kg) Jun 17, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Jhrevious Hall
DT
Columbia, TN 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Jun 4, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Sean Cuono
RB
Clearwater, FL 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jun 3, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Garrett Reese
DB
LaGrange Park, IL 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Feb 16, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Evan Parker
OL
Carmel, IN 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 305 lb (138 kg) Feb 5, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Matt Marek
OL
Orland Park, IL 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Jan 31, 2024 
Star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Rivals commits". Rivals.com.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN.com.
  • "2025 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.
  • "247Sports commits". 247sports.com.

New walk-ons

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Coaches acquisitions

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Preseason

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Spring game

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Date Time Spring Game Site TV Result Source
Offense vs. Defense Memorial StadiumBloomington, IN

Big Ten media days

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Media poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Michigan
Michigan State
Minnesota
Nebraska
Northwestern
Ohio State
Oregon
Penn State
Purdue
Rutgers
UCLA
USC
Washington
Wisconsin

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResult
August 30Old Dominion*
September 6Kennesaw State*
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Bloomington, IN
September 13Indiana State*
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Bloomington, IN
September 20Illinois
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Bloomington, IN (rivalry)
September 27at Iowa
October 11at Oregon
October 18Michigan State
October 25UCLA
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Bloomington, IN
November 1at Maryland
November 8at Penn State
November 15Wisconsin
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Bloomington, IN
November 29at Purdue
  • *Non-conference game
  • Source: [1]

Game summaries

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vs Old Dominion

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Pregame line Over/under
Old Dominion Monarchs (0–0) vs Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Old Dominion 0
Indiana 0

at Memorial StadiumBloomington, Indiana

  • Date: August 30
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics ODU IU
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Old Dominion Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Indiana Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Kennessaw State

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Pregame line Over/under
Kennesaw State Owls (0–0) vs Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Kennesaw State 0
Indiana 0

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

  • Date: September 6
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics KSU IU
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Kennesaw State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Indiana Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Indiana State

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Pregame line Over/under
Indiana State Sycamores (FCS) (0–0) vs Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Indiana State 0
Indiana 0

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

  • Date: September 13
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics ISU IU
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Indiana State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Indiana Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Illinois

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Pregame line Over/under
Illinois Fighting Illini (0–0) vs Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Illinois 0
Indiana 0

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

  • Date: September 20
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics ILL IU
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Illinois Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Indiana Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Iowa

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Pregame line Over/under
Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) at Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Indiana 0
Iowa 0

at Kinnick StadiumIowa City, Iowa

  • Date: September 27
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics IU IOWA
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Indiana Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Iowa Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Oregon

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Pregame line Over/under
Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) at Oregon Ducks (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Indiana 0
Oregon 0

at Autzen StadiumEugene, Oregon

  • Date: October 11
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics IU ORE
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Indiana Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Oregon Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Michigan State

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Pregame line Over/under
Michigan State Spartans (0–0) vs Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Michigan State 0
Indiana 0

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

  • Date: October 18
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics MSU IU
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Michigan State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Indiana Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs UCLA

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Pregame line Over/under
UCLA Bruins (0–0) vs Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
UCLA 0
Indiana 0

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

  • Date: October 25
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics UCLA IU
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
UCLA Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Indiana Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Maryland

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Pregame line Over/under
Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) at Maryland Terrapins (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Indiana 0
Maryland 0

at SECU StadiumCollege Park, Maryland

  • Date: November 1
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics IU MD
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Indiana Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Maryland Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Penn State

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Pregame line Over/under
Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) at Penn State Nittany Lions (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Indiana 0
Penn State 0

at Beaver StadiumUniversity Park, Pennsylvania

  • Date: November 8
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics IU PSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Indiana Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Penn State Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Wisconsin

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Pregame line Over/under
Wisconsin Badgers (0–0) vs Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Wisconsin 0
Indiana 0

at Memorial Stadium • Bloomington, Indiana

  • Date: November 15
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics WIS IU
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Wisconsin Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Indiana Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Purdue

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Pregame line Over/under
Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) at Purdue Boilermakers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Indiana 0
Purdue 0

at Ross–Ade StadiumWest Lafayette, Indiana

  • Date: November 29
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Statistics IU PUR
First downs
Total yards
Rushes/yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Indiana Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Purdue Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Personnel

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Roster

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2025 Indiana Hoosiers football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
TE - Andrew Barker Fr
RB - Lee Beebe Jr. RJr
QB - Jacob Bell Fr
OL - Kahlil Benson RSr
WR - LeBron Bond Fr
WR - Davion Chandler Fr
QB - Sean Cuono Fr
RB - Roman Hemby RSr
WR - Makai Jackson Sr
WR - Myles Kendrick Fr
OL - Matt Marek Fr
QB - Fernando Mendoza RJr
TE - Riley Nowakowski GS
OL - Evan Parker Fr
TE - Blake Thiry Fr
OL - Baylor Wilkin Fr
WR 3 Omar Cooper Jr. RJr
WR 7 E.J. Williams Jr. RSr
RB 8 Kaelon Black RSr
WR 13 Elijah Sarratt Sr
QB 15 Tyler Cherry RFr
QB 16 Alberto Mendoza RFr
RB 28 Khobie Martin RFr
TE 48 James Bomba RSo
OL 53 Vince Fiacable RSr
OL 62 Drew Evans RJr
OL 63 Mitch Verstegen RFr
OL 65 Carter Smith RJr
OL 70 Austin Leibfried RFr
OL 71 Evan Lawrence RFr
OL 72 Adedamola Ajani RFr
OL 73 Austin Barrett RSo
OL 74 Bray Lynch RJr
OL 78 Cooper Jones RSr
WR 80 Charlie Becker So
TE 82 Brody Kosin RFr
TE 86 Brody Foley RJr
TE 88 Sam West RSo
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
DL - Triston Abram Fr
DB - Byron Baldwin Fr
DB - Jaylen Bell Fr
DL - Tyrone Burrus Jr. Fr
DL - Keishaun Calhoun Fr
LB - Jamari Farmer Fr
DL - Kyler Garcia Fr
DL - Jhrevious Hall Fr
DB - Amariyun Knighten Jr
DB - Louis Moore GS
DL - Paul Nelson Fr
DL - Dominique Ratcliff RSr
DB - Garrett Reese Fr
DB - Zacharey Smith Fr
DB - Seaonta Stewart Jr. Fr
DL - Hosea Wheeler RSr
DB 0 Josh Philostin RFr
LB 4 Aiden Fisher Sr
DB 5 D'Angelo Ponds Jr
DL 6 Mikail Kamara RSr
DB 9 Jamier Johnson RSr
LB 14 Kaiden Turner RJr
DB 16 Jah Jah Boyd RFr
DB 20 Dontrae Henderson RFr
LB 21 Rolijah Hardy So
DB 22 Jamari Sharp RJr
DB 24 Bryson Bonds RSr
DB 25 Amare Ferrell Jr
LB 40 Quentin Clark RFr
LB 46 Isaiah Jones RJr
DL 49 Ta'Derius Collins RSo
DL 90 J'Mari Monette RJr
DL 91 Daniel Ndukwe So
DL 92 Marcus Burris Jr. RSr
DL 93 Robby Harrison RJr
DL 95 Tyrique Tucker RJr
DL 97 Mario Landino So
DL 98 William Depaepe RFr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
K - Brendan Franke RSr
LS - Sam Lindsey RSo
P - Mitch McCarthy RSr
K 39 Nicolas Radicic RSo
K 90 Josh Placzek RFr
K 93 Quinn Warren RFr
P 96 Alejandro Quintero RSr
LS 97 Jaxon Miller RJr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Mike Shanahan (Offensive coordinator/wide receivers)
  • Chandler Whitmer (Co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)
  • Bob Bostad (Run game coordinator/offensive line)
  • Bryant Haines (Defensive coordinator/linebackers)
  • Grant Cain (Special teams coordinator/tight ends)
  • John Miller (Running backs)
  • Pat Kuntz (Defensive tackles)
  • Buddha Williams (Defensive ends)
  • Rod Ojong (Cornerbacks)
  • Ola Adams (Defensive backs/safeties)
  • Derek Owings (Director of football performance)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Statistics

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Team

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Individual leaders

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Offense

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Defense

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Special teams

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Rankings

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Ranking movements
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP
Coaches
CFPNot releasedNot released

References

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  1. ^ "2025 Football Schedule". Indiana University Athletics. Retrieved December 17, 2024.