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Indiana fans booed quarterback Carson Beck during his NFL Scouting Combine workout, booing each time he was on camera. The reaction is noted as odd given Indiana’s January win over Miami, and the piece suggests Beck could be a potential draft target for the Colts.
Miami quarterback Carson Beck was booed by Indiana fans during his NFL Combine workout in Indianapolis, a reaction tied to the playoff loss and a handshake snub with Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza; Beck stayed unfazed and smiled through his drills, while Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia also drew boos on-screen amid Heisman chatter.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza impressed at the NFL scouting combine and is widely viewed as the top draft prospect with the Raiders planning him as the franchise’s future face. Mendoza received a greeting from Tom Brady, the Raiders’ minority owner, and then sat with Raiders executives Spytek and Kubiak for a detailed football-focused interview. Analysts are split on Mendoza’s draft ranking, but Raiders optimism is high and they’re pursuing a long-term development plan, though trade talk with the Jets remains speculative.
Indiana led by double digits at home but could not close, falling 72-68 to Northwestern as the Wildcats dominated the boards and controlled the game in the second half. IU shot just 8-for-26 after halftime (2-for-12 from three) and had limited contributions beyond Tayton Conerway, while Nick Martinelli surged to 28 points overall (21 in the second half). The Hoosiers’ defense remains under strain in Big Ten play, leaving three regular-season games to address consistency and finish.
Indiana built a first-half lead with strong 3-point shooting, but Northwestern surged in the second half to win 72-68. Nick Martinelli sparked the Wildcats with an 8-point second-half burst, and Northwestern converted late to take the lead and seal it with free throws after a critical sequence in the final minutes. For Indiana, Lamar Wilkerson led with 18 points while Tayton Conerway and Sam Alexis added 14 and 13, respectively, but IU struggled offensively down the stretch as Northwestern crept back into the game and claimed the win.
Purdue raced to a dominant 93-64 win over Indiana at Mackey Arena, building a 17-point halftime lead and never letting up as they controlled the game with efficient shooting, second-chance points, and IU foul trouble. Lamar Wilkerson led Indiana with 20 points, but the Hoosiers couldn’t keep pace, and Purdue secured the season-series split.
A SB Nation Q&A highlights Indiana’s potential 2026 NFL Draft entrants, led by QB Fernando Mendoza and including WR Omar Cooper Jr, WR Elijah Sarratt, CB D’Angelo Ponds, Louis Moore, EDGE Mikail Kamara, LB Aiden Fisher, IOL Pat Coogan, RB Kaelon Black, RB Roman Hemby, TE Riley Nowakowski, S Devan Boykin, plus other possible names Holden Staes, Zen Michalski, and E.J. Williams, outlining the Hoosiers’ talent and draft outlook.
Indiana was held to a season-low 51 points in a 71-51 loss at Illinois, hampered by poor 3-point shooting (6-for-24) and a failure to corral misses as Illinois grabbed 41.7% of its offensive rebounds and converted 15 boards into 17 second-chance points. Lamar Wilkerson scored 21 for IU, while Nick Dorn struggled with 0-for-5 shooting and just 1 point, underscoring IU's need for Dorn to heat up as the season pushes toward the stretch run; Illinois, with a strong offense and rebounding edge, looks like a serious national-title contender.
Indiana survive a late scare to beat Wisconsin 78-77 in overtime, overcoming a 5:31 regulation drought and a poor 3-point night (5-of-22). Wilkerson poured in 25 points, including the game-tying free throws and the late go-a-ahead free throws in OT; Enright drew a pivotal foul with 15 seconds left in OT, sealing the win, as Indiana’s defense limited Wisconsin to 38% shooting and the Hoosiers kept their NCAA tournament hopes intact.
Indiana’s three-game win streak ended at USC as the Trojans overwhelmed the Hoosiers on the boards (11 offensive rebounds for 15 second-chance points) and controlled the foul line (USC 25-for-31). Indiana shot just 28.6% from three (10-for-35) and couldn’t close a halftime gap. Lamar Wilkerson scored 33 for IU, but USC freshman Alijah Arenas stepped up with 29 after Chad Baker-Mazara’s injury, helping the Trojans pull away in an 81-75 win.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza outlined an offense built around 12 personnel (two tight ends) and heavy play-action, arguing this fit helped Indiana average 41 points and should align with the Raiders’ personnel and coaching—potentially pairing with Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer—while Tom Brady’s Vegas ties add context, Mendoza is signaling the scheme he believes will unlock his game rather than pushing for any specific outcome.
Indiana University released its 2026 football schedule, with non-conference games against North Texas, Howard and Western Kentucky and a Big Ten slate featuring Northwestern, Rutgers, Nebraska, Ohio State, Michigan, Minnesota, Purdue, along with USC and Washington; the Hoosiers open the season as the reigning Big Ten and national champions.
Indiana defeated Purdue 72-67 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, built on Nick Dorn’s 18 points and a clutch late 3 from Conor Enright while Enright locked down Braden Smith on the other end. Indiana matched Purdue’s size with a collective rebounding effort, hit timely 3s to fuel a first-half lead, and benefited from a charged home crowd as it held off a late Boilers rally to seal the win and bolster its NCAA resume.
Indiana celebrated its historic 16-0 season with a campus victory lap at Memorial Stadium, featuring Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and Curt Cignetti—who will be the Hoosiers’ next head coach—along with Don Fischer and John Mellencamp; fans braved four-degree wind chills as Indiana looks ahead to its 2026 season opener against North Texas on Sept. 5.
Miami Hurricanes superfan and adult-film star Abella Danger weighed in on Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s draft prospects, calling him quick, powerful and intentional and saying the Raiders would be lucky to have him as a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft; Mendoza, who threw for 3,535 yards and 41 touchdowns in Bloomington, has already praised Las Vegas as the team pursues a new head coach after Pete Carroll’s firing.