Indiana Hoosiers News: Trevor Manhertz, Curt Cignetti headset, D’Angelo Ponds

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was plenty of news for Indiana’s various athletic programs over the course of the past week.

Hoosier men’s basketball came up with a key rivalry win over Purdue and is set for a trip to Los Angeles, football has been basking in the glory of its first national championship and women’s basketball.

Here’s what to know:

What they’re saying about the Hoosiers

• College Football HQ on SI: Indiana CB D’Angelo Ponds presents a sizeable NFL draft challenge
• USA Today: Vegas is betting on Indiana football in 2026. But should we?
• The Athletic: Indiana stuns Purdue, Michigan State survives, Nebraska proves legit, plus more college basketball thoughts
• WDRB: Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti’s CFP title game headset up for auction

ICYMI

• Indiana men’s basketball lands commitment from 2026 4-star SF Trevor Manhertz
• It just got a lot harder to recruit against Curt Cignetti’s Indiana football
• 3 Takeaways from Indiana men’s basketball’s 72-67 win over Purdue

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