Football

A full NFL 1st Round Mock Draft with quarterbacks, offensive talent flying off board early

By Joel Smyth · Monday, April 26,2021 2:39 p.m.

With just 3 days to go, columnist Joel Smyth delivers his first-round predictions.

Reach for the Pod: How great can IU football’s defense be?

By Colin Kulpa , Evan Gerike , Bradley Hohulin and Patrick Felts · Sunday, April 25,2021 4:55 p.m.

With key players returning and a new coordinator, IU’s defense has lots of optimism.

COLUMN: IU football faces a critical stage in its evolution

By Bradley Hohulin · Tuesday, April 20,2021 2:24 p.m.

In a rapidly changing environment, one must adapt to survive.

IU football agrees to series with Notre Dame

By Patrick Felts · Monday, April 19,2021 1:36 p.m.

The teams will play in South Bend in 2030 and Bloomington in 2031.

IU football hungry to build off 2020 success in 2021

By Patrick Felts · Wednesday, April 14,2021 1:28 p.m.

The team finished 6-2 last season with three wins over AP Top 25 teams.

COLUMN: A stagnant free agency could hurt a Colts team with limited draft capital

By Joel Smyth · Wednesday, April 14,2021 12:42 p.m.

The Colts have spent limited money in free agency this offseason.

IU football transfers step up in spring practice

By Patrick Felts · Tuesday, April 6,2021 1:15 p.m.

Three players have transferred to IU from other universities this offseason

Penix, McFadden win 2020 MVPs in IU football team awards

By Patrick Felts · Friday, April 2,2021 11:40 a.m.

The Hoosiers were ranked in the top 10 for the first time since 1969.

7 former IU football players prepare for Pro Day, NFL Draft

By Patrick Felts · Tuesday, March 30,2021 1:21 p.m.

IU’s Pro Day will take place Friday at Memorial Stadium.

Tom Allen, IU agree to restructured contract with average salary of $4.9 million

By Patrick Felts · Monday, March 8,2021 11:48 a.m.

IU held its first top ten ranking since 1969 during the 2020 season.

COLUMN: Where will each player land in this offseason’s NFL quarterback carousel?

By Joel Smyth · Thursday, March 4,2021 12:24 p.m.

Columnist Joel Smyth predicts where quarterbacks will call home this offseason.

COLUMN: J.J. Watt signing, Russell Wilson drama shake up NFC West picture

By Joel Smyth · Tuesday, March 2,2021 3:37 p.m.

J.J. Watt announced he signed with the Arizona Cardinals on Monday.

COLUMN: An early seven-round Indianapolis Colts mock draft

By Joel Smyth · Tuesday, Feb. 23,2021 4:53 p.m.

Columnist Joel Smyth conducts a mock NFL Draft for the Colts.

Former IU quarterback Antwaan Randle El joins Detroit Lions coaching staff

By Patrick Felts · Wednesday, Feb. 17,2021 3:20 p.m.

Randle El is a two-time Super Bowl champion.

COLUMN: The Houston Texans’ downward spiral will not be ending soon

By Joel Smyth · Tuesday, Feb. 16,2021 2:02 p.m.

Deshaun Watson will be the next star to leave Houston without a replacement.

COLUMN: Top-ranked college football teams dominate on the field, then on signing day

By Joel Smyth · Thursday, Feb. 11,2021 6:54 p.m.

IU football currently sits at No. 12 of 14 in the Big Ten in recruiting.

What IDS staff members want to see in the new EA Sports College Football Game

By Luke Christopher Norton · Thursday, Feb. 11,2021 4:37 p.m.

The last college football video game was released in 2013.

IU football to bring back running backs coach Deland McCullough

By Evan Gerike · Monday, Feb. 8,2021 4:21 p.m.

McCullough spent the last four seasons as the Kansas City Chiefs’ running backs coach.

COLUMN: Chiefs falter in Super Bowl LV as Brady solidifies his legendary status

By Joel Smyth · Monday, Feb. 8,2021 3:57 p.m.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 31-9 over the Kansas City Chiefs.

IU football releases updated 2021 schedule

By Evan Gerike · Friday, Feb. 5,2021 2:35 p.m.

The team's 12-game regular season opens Sept. 4 against Iowa in Iowa City.

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