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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Connor Grootenhuis

    Kirk Cousins' early-season success may leave Fernando Mendoza waiting even longer (opens the original)

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    When Fernando Mendoza was drafted No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders back in April, many figured that he would be Las Vegas' Week 1 starting quarterback. Starting top-drafted rookie QBs has become the norm over the past few years, and Mendoza figured to be the next in line to do so. It's looking like Curt Cignetti was correct to move on from Alberto Mendoza But shortly after Mendoza was drafted, the Raiders went out and signed Kirk Cousins in free agency. Cousins is a 14-year NFL veteran, an

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Connor Grootenhuis

    Samet Yigitoglu’s Big Ten readiness will be vital for Indiana's success this season (opens the original)

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    Darian DeVries was busy in the transfer portal this offseason. A top priority for DeVries and the Hoosiers was revamping the frontcourt, and that's exactly what DeVries did by getting 6'11" power forward Aiden Sherrell from Alabama and 7'2" center Samet Yigitoglu from SMU. The pair have complimentary skill sets, and could make for one of the best frontcourt duos in the Big Ten this season––at least that is the hope among Indiana basketball fans. Sherrell possesses plenty of athleticism and can m

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Connor Grootenhuis

    It's looking like Curt Cignetti was correct to move on from Alberto Mendoza (opens the original)

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    Curt Cignetti has an elite track record when it comes to finding and developing quarterback talent. During his time at James Madison, Cignetti coached Ben DiNucci and Cole Johnson to CAA Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2019 and 2021, Todd Centeio to Sun Belt Player of the Year honors in 2022, and Jordan McCloud to Sun Belt Player of the Year recognition in 2023. Upon arriving in Bloomington, Cignetti led Kurtis Rourke to Second Team All-Big Ten honors in 2024. Then of course, coached Fern

  4. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Connor Grootenhuis

    The Big Ten is already more unpredictable than anyone expected (opens the original)

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    The Big Ten has won the last three National Championships with three different programs. That success has led to the Big Ten cementing iteself as the premier college football conference, as the SEC has struggled on the national stage in recent years. Heading into the 2026 season, the Big Ten was once again expected to thrive. Teams like Indiana, Oregon, and Ohio State, were all among the preseason favorites to win it all. Thus, the Big Ten was often labeled as "top-heavy" throughout the course o

  5. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Connor Grootenhuis

    Early Indiana vs. Rutgers odds raise one burning question for Curt Cignetti, Hoosiers (opens the original)

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    After breezing through the non-conference slate with wins over North Texas, Howard, and Western Kentucky, the Indiana Hoosiers faced a tough battle in the Big Ten opener against Northwestern. The Wildcats gave the Hoosiers all they could handle, and nearly pulled off a monumental upset. After escaping with a hard-fought win, Curt Cignetti and the Hoosiers are now set for their first road game of the season in Week 5 against Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights are off to a 1-3 start, which includes a sh

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