Indiana’s Bold 2026 Season Forecast | Indiana Hoosiers Football News

Indiana’s electric 16-0 national championship run last season is already setting the stage for a historic 2026 campaign—despite losing Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza. With Curt Cignetti leading the charge, the Hoosiers are favored in nearly every early game, including near-lockdown wins against North Texas and Howard. But the real test comes against powerhouse rivals: a brutal 39.2% chance against Ohio State, a 65.5% shot at Michigan (where they haven’t won since 1967), and a looming showdown with USC. ESPN’s FPI projects 10 wins, 2 losses, a 57% playoff shot, and just a 12.8% chance at the title. Can they repeat the magic—or just make history? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a768f3e8453693a8