Indiana's 2026 Football Schedule Released
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Indiana plays Ohio State, Michigan and USC over a four-game stretch this fall. After hosting the Buckeyes, the Hoosiers visit Michigan in Week 8. Following a game against Minnesota in Week 9 and a bye in Week 10, Indiana hosts USC in Week 11 before ending the season with a road trip to Washington and its annual rivalry game with Purdue.
The Big Ten released its 2026 football schedule, and defending national champion Indiana will play Ohio State and Michigan back to back.
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National champions collide: Why Ohio State vs. Indiana has become Big Ten’s hottest ticket
COLUMBUS, Ohio — When the 2026 Big Ten schedule was released, the Ohio State vs. Indiana game immediately stood out — not because it’s a traditional rivalry, but because of how dramatically this matchup has transformed.
When Curt Cignetti took the Indiana job a couple of years ago, staff members at another power-conference school looked at the James Madison roster to see if they should pillage Cignetti’s now-former team. An assistant coach on that staff said they decided not to pursue any of Cignetti’s players.
Indiana football is expected to hire Colorado State's Tyson Brown as its strength and conditioning coach to replace Derek Owings, who left for Tennessee.
For decades, Kansas State and Bill Snyder have owned the "greatest turnaround" title without any challengers. Indiana is trying to rival it.
The Hoosiers have added at most positions to plug the many holes left by national champions. These transfers will be called on to make big plays in 2026.
Despite winning the 2025 national championship, Indiana football faces a significant rebuild after losing numerous star players to the NFL.