Indiana University athletics face pivotal transitions in football and basketball

The Indiana Hoosiers football team is preparing to rebound from its first loss in 23 games following a 19-15 defeat to Ohio State. Coach Curt Cignetti noted the difficulty of the task, emphasizing the physical toll of the previous game as the sixth-ranked team seeks to avoid back-to-back losses for the first time in his three-year tenure.

In men's basketball, the Hoosiers have shown significant improvement in rebounding during recent exhibition games. Indiana dominated the boards against Butler and North Carolina, recording high margins of offensive rebounds and second-chance points. Coach Darian DeVries has prioritized addressing the lack of size that contributed to the team missing the NCAA Tournament last season.