During the fall, college campuses across the country revolve around one thing: football. Tailgates fill parking lots, stadiums roar with school pride and students gather to support their teams. At Indiana University Indianapolis, however, that defining element of traditional campus life is missing. Without a football team, is IU Indianapolis a “real” campus?
Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, saw a rematch from over a decade ago between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks, with the Seahawks getting their revenge in a dominant 29-13 win.
The 2026 NFL Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, announced on Sept. 28 that the artist playing their halftime show would be Puerto Rican rapper Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, otherwise known as Bad Bunny.
Going into Monday’s championship between Indiana University and Miami, the anticipation in our state was immeasurable. On the cusp of a perfect season, IU entered in prime position to win its first college football championship in its history, a remarkable feat considering the downtrodden state the program has been in throughout its history. The Hoosiers began the season as the program with the worst record in college football history. No hyperbole needed: IU entered the season with an all-time record of 715 program losses.
On Jan. 4, the Indianapolis Colts fell 38-30 to the Houston Texans, closing out their season with a seventh consecutive loss. The Colts haven't reached the playoffs since 2020, when they were eliminated in the wild card round. Despite a 7-1 start that gave them the league's best record in the 2025 season and first place in the AFC South, the team couldn't maintain that success, finding themselves out of playoff contention.
On Dec. 15, 2025, a new civil lawsuit was filed by six former IU Indianapolis men’s basketball players against the university and its board of trustees which revealed serious allegations of physical and emotional abuse by former head coach Paul Corsaro.
On Jan. 1, the Indiana Hoosiers once again demonstrated why they remain undefeated, dominating Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena, California — America's oldest college football bowl game, known as "The Granddaddy of Them All.”
On Dec. 13 in Washington D.C., WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event marked a historic moment as John Cena — the creator of the iconic ‘You Can't See Me’ catchphrase — competed in his final match, bringing ‘The Last Time is Now’ retirement tour to an end.
Paul Corsaro, former IU Indianapolis men’s basketball coach, has filed a tort claim against IU Indianapolis for defamation. The university sent a termination statement to the IndyStar claiming that Corsaro's behavior did not align with university values and standards when it came to the treatment of student athletes.
Coming into Saturday’s matchup with Youngstown State, the IU Indy Jaguars were searching for consistency after a 3-7 start to the season. Though the Jaguars showed flashes of energy, especially during a strong first-half run, they ultimately fell 78-55 at the Jungle.
The Jaguars tipped off the first game of the 2025-26 season with a thrilling 64-61 victory over Indiana State on Nov. 3. In a game that kept fans on their feet until the final buzzer, the Jaguars proved that they were not only prepared for the upcoming season, but ready to make a statement.
After losing their season opener against Ohio State (118-102) on Nov. 3, the Jaguars were IU Indy Athletics looking to get their first win of the season on Nov. 6 at home against preseason top team in the Northeast Conference, Long Island University (LIU).
With the men’s basketball season underway, not only is there an entirely new roster, but a new head coach as well. Ben Howlett has become the 12 head coach for the men’s basketball team.
On the evening of Sept. 9, the Jags opened their home season under the ideal weather conditions for soccer. The sun shone down on the pitch while a gentle breeze swept across the field. Though the team lost 2-1 in a hard-fought match, chatter and laughter could be heard from the stands as fans enjoyed both the competitive game and the beautiful evening.
The IU Indy volleyball team played its first home volleyball match of the season Sept. 11 against Bellarmine in the opening match of the Hampton Inn Invitational.
This past month, the city of Indianapolis hosted the 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend. This comes a year after the city hosted the NBA All-Star game and just over a month after hosting three games during the NBA Finals. While hosting WNBA All-Star Weekend marks the end of an exciting summer of sports in the city, it also provides the opportunity to reflect on the growth of women’s basketball in the state.
In the recent 2025 National Basketball Association (NBA) tournament, the Indiana Pacers played against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder won the series 4-3, resulting in a devastating loss for Hoosiers across the state and Pacers fans across the country alike.
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