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Fox Sports
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
'Hoosier the Bison' is Back! Indiana Announces Mascot's Return For Season Opener
He wasn't on the field, but "Hoosier the Bison" remained in the hearts of Indiana Hoosiers fans for generations. And now, he's back. Indiana announced on Tuesday that Hoosier the Bison will return as the school's official mascot. Hoosier will be back for the 2025-26 academic season. with his first appearance coming in Indiana's' 2025 college football season opener against Old Dominion on Aug. 30. In December 2024, the Indiana University Student Body Congress passed the "Bring Back the Bison Act." A Bison has historically been a state symbol for Indiana, with Hoosier the Bison debuting in 1966 but then being asked to leave after 1969. Hoosier the Bison is returning to Bloomington at a time when Indiana sports are on the upswing. On the gridiron, the Hoosiers are coming off an 11-2 season highlighted by the program's first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff in Curt Cignetti's first year as head coach. Meanwhile, the women's college basketball team has made the NCAA Tournament in each of the past five seasons, and the men's college basketball team has a new head coach in former West Virginia head coach Darian DeVries. As Hoosier the Bison looks to stick this time around, the first matter to keep an eye on is how he's greeted by the Indiana home crowd after a rocky departure in 1969. And as the college football season progresses, will he stir it up with other Big Ten mascots like The Oregon Duck, Bucky Badger and Sparty? Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience College Football Big Ten Indiana Hoosiers recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Indiana outfielder makes program history with high MLB Draft selection
The Indiana Hoosiers are officially on the board in the 2025 MLB Draft — and it's one of the biggest stars in program history who heard his name called. Outfielder Devin Taylor was selected by the Oakland Athletics with the No. 48 overall pick in the second round late Sunday night. He became the highest-drafted outfielder in program history and the top selection of the Jeff Mercer era, which began in 2019. Advertisement Over the past few months, Taylor had shown up across a wide range of mock drafts. Some projected him as a potential mid-to-late first-rounder, but he slipped a bit on draft night before finally landing with the A's at 48. His college career was nothing short of impressive. Taylor was a unanimous All-American in 2025 and picked up eight total All-American honors during his three seasons in Bloomington. He was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2023 — one of just four in program history — and helped lead Indiana to 108 wins, three Big Ten Tournament appearances, and two NCAA Tournament berths. But Taylor didn't just produce — he stood out. Advertisement Taylor put together one of the best offensive seasons in the country in 2025, hitting .374 with 18 home runs and nearly twice as many walks as strikeouts. That kind of plate discipline is tough to teach — and it stood out to scouts all spring. With quick hands, raw power, and a mature approach in the box, he became one of the more talked-about hitters in this year's draft class. 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp His selection gives Indiana another strong presence in the early rounds and adds to the growing list of players who've gone pro under head coach Jeff Mercer. Taylor was one of the most reliable bats in college baseball over the last few seasons and kept improving each year. Scouts are drawn to his clean left-handed swing and ability to stay within himself at the plate. He's shown he can hit for both average and power, and he doesn't chase much — all signs that point to a player who could carve out a long-term role as an everyday outfielder. Advertisement For the A's, he fills a real need. Only two outfielders currently rank among their top 10 prospects, so bringing in a polished college bat like Taylor adds immediate depth to the system and fits the timeline of a team still working through its rebuild. For Oakland, it's another advanced college bat with upside. And for Indiana, Taylor's rise is another example of a program continuing to develop high-level talent and stay nationally relevant.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Nation's No. 1 Recruit Has Fiery Reaction to 4-Star EDGE Committing to Indiana
Nation's No. 1 Recruit Has Fiery Reaction to 4-Star EDGE Committing to Indiana originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In one of the more surprising developments, the Indiana Hoosiers went from historically irrelevant to a College Football Playoff team this past season. Advertisement Led by new head coach Curt Cignetti, the Hoosiers posted an 11-2 record, securing more wins in his first season than the program had in the previous three seasons combined (9). Unsurprisingly, a historic season and trip to the College Football Playoff bodes quite well in recruiting. When it comes to their 2026 class, the Hoosiers have the No. 26 class in the country, and on Saturday, landed their fourth four-star commitment from EDGE, Ronelle Johnson. The Missouri native ranks as the No. 296 player in the country, according to On3, and chose Indiana over programs such as Missouri, Kansas State and Arkansas. While plenty of Hoosiers fans were thrilled, Johnson also got a shoutout from fellow Missourian and the No. 1 overall recruit in the country, Jackson Cantwell. Advertisement The five-star Miami offensive tackle commit took to the comment section to show his support. "🔥 🔥🔥," wrote Cantwell. Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Cantwell headlines a Miami class that ranks as the No. 10 class in the country, and is reportedly making $2 million per year. While Missouri isn't known for being a talent hotbed for recruiting, there are six recruits that hail from the "Show-Me State" who are ranked as four or five-star recruits in this class. Of those six, only one is committed to Missouri, which shows just how hard programs from around the country are coming for recruits like Cantwell or Johnson. Needless to say, the Hoosiers got a good one. Advertisement Related: Son of Texas Legend Throws Longhorns Hat on Ground Before Committing to Notre Dame This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Storm re-sign former draft pick after Wings trade
The post Storm re-sign former draft pick after Wings trade appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Seattle Storm announced Monday the team has signed forward Mackenzie Holmes to the active roster, as reported by Andrew Destin of the Associated Press. Her signing fills the vacancy created by Saturday's trade of center Li Yueru to the Dallas Wings. Advertisement Holmes, 24, rejoins the Storm after being selected No. 26 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft but missing her rookie season due to knee surgery. Although she was signed to a rookie contract in February, she was waived during the preseason. In limited preseason action, Holmes showed promise, scoring nine points on 80% shooting while adding eight rebounds and three blocks in a May 4 game against the Connecticut Sun. A standout at Indiana University, Holmes left the Hoosiers as the program's all-time leader in points (2,530), field goals made (1,043), field goal percentage (63.9%) and career wins (123). Li Yueru requested trade from Storm to Wings due to limited playing time Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Her return comes just days after Seattle granted Yueru's trade request. The Storm sent the 6-foot-7 center to Dallas in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick (with swap rights involving the Connecticut Sun) and a 2027 third-round pick (with swap rights involving the Indiana Fever). Advertisement 'I came to America only for one reason, to play basketball. This team is really perfect,' Yueru said previously about her time on the Storm. 'This is the best team I've ever been on. We have the best post player in the world, we have four post players and I don't feel I have enough time.' Yueru, who averaged 2.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 8.7 minutes over nine games with Seattle, cited limited playing time as the main reason for her request. 'I love this team. I'd love to stay here because I'm so happy every day,' Yueru told reporter Percy Allen, via ClutchPoints. 'When I only play with three-four minutes in a game, that's a bit sad for me. I hope I can feel happy and excited every day, and I hope I can get some more time.' Yueru, in her third WNBA season, joins a Wings team that is currently without centers Teaira McCowan and Luisa Geiselsoder due to EuroBasket obligations. Dallas, in need of frontcourt depth, next plays Tuesday against the Golden State Valkyries. Related: Sue Bird credits Geno Auriemma, UConn coaching staff for Hall of Fame honor Related: Wings acquire 6'7″ center in trade with Storm
Miami Herald
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Indiana Football Preview 2025: Hoosiers Season Prediction, Win Total Projection, Top Players
Indiana Hoosiers Key to the Season Be great running the ball on of the whining about the Indiana schedule last year was overblown, except for one area - the ground ran well against the mediocre and sad, going 10-0 when pounding out 122 yards or more. Who kept the Hoosiers to under 100 yards? Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Michigan. Indiana Hoosiers Key Player Tyrique Tucker, DT Indiana defense will be great against the run no matter what, but it'll be next-level again as long as the main man on the nose keeps doing his 6-0, 298-pound anchor made 29 tackles with five tackles for loss as a freshman at James Madison, and made 24 tackles with five tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks last year in the middle of the Hoosier line. 2025 Indiana PreviewIndiana Offense BreakdownIndiana Defense Breakdown Indiana Hoosiers Top Transfer, Biggest Transfer Loss Top Transfer In: Fernando Mendoza, QB 6-5, 225-pounder was a good freshman passer at Cal, and last year he was razor sharp before getting knocked out late in the season. He's deadly accurate, keeps the mistakes to a minimum, and he can run a little Transfer Out: Donaven McCulley, WR team's top receiver in 2023, McCulley made 48 catches for 644 yards and four scores. Just when the fun was about to start last year, he got hurt right out of the gate and was done. Now he's off to Michigan to be its star on the outside. Indiana Hoosiers Key Game Illinois, Sept. 20You know all that stuff about the Indiana schedule last season? Starting the Big Ten season against Illinois will show right away whether or not the Hoosiers will be players this year. Lost this, and with a trip to Iowa next, followed up by a date at Oregon, and this could go sideways fast.- 2025 Indiana Schedule Breakdown Indiana Hoosiers Top 10 Players 1. Mikail Kamara, EDGE Sr.2. Elijah Sarratt, WR Sr.3. Fernando Mendoza, QB Jr.4. Aiden Fisher, LB Sr.5. Tyrique Tucker, DT Jr.6. D'Angelo Ponds, CB Jr.7. Amare Ferrell, S Jr.8. Pat Coogan, C Sr.9. Roman Hemby RB Sr.10. Hosea Wheeler, DT Sr. Indiana Hoosiers 2024 Fun Stats - 1st Quarter Scoring: Indiana 108, Opponents 20- Fumbles: Opponents 16 (lost 9), Indiana 10 (lost 3)- Kickoff Returns: Opponents 41 for 804 yards, Indiana 6 for 127 yards Indiana Hoosiers 2025 Season Prediction, Win Total, What Will Happen Last year at this time, it seemed like there wasn't any way possible to get by Ohio State, Michigan, Washington, and sidestep other landmines like Nebraska, and Maryland, and Michigan State, and …This will be a tougher will still be terrific, and the non-conference season will once again be light and breezy - Indiana State, Kennesaw State, Old Dominion - but things get nasty in a no Ohio State or Michigan - missing Minnesota, Nebraska, USC, and Washington isn't bad either - but going to Oregon, Penn State, and Iowa will be rough. But this isn't the Indiana of old. It'll win its share of hard games, and it'll get hot late with a great second half of the season, but it won't be a CFP be a second straight bowl season and the best two-year run in the history of Hoosier The Indiana Win Total At … 8Likely Wins: Indiana State, Kennesaw State, Old Dominion, at Purdue50/50 Games: Illinois, at Iowa, at Maryland, Michigan State, UCLA, WisconsinLikely Losses: at Oregon, at Penn State 2025 Indiana PreviewIndiana Offense BreakdownIndiana Defense Breakdown © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
