Welcome to a new edition of 6-Banner Sunday, a joint production between The Assembly Call And Inside the hallwhere we highlight the top five IU basketball stories from the past week, and see how the other IU sports programs are doing.
IU plays its final exhibition game with the new team today against Baylor. On Saturday, IU football won again and remained undefeated.
There were also a few major recruiting updates and Inside the Hall continued its series taking a detailed look at each Hoosier player. As usual, we’ll wrap up with weekly shows and a look at other IU sports, highlighted by men’s soccer beating Wisconsin.
This is what’s in this week’s edition:
• Hoosiers take on Baylor in an exhibition today in Indianapolis
• Football crushes UCLA to remain undefeated
• IU basketball recruiting updates
• A look at the Hall’s IU player preview series
• Podcast on the Brink and Back Home Network shows
• Hoosier Collection
Banner #1 – Hoosiers take on Baylor in an exhibition today in Indianapolis
Under new IU head coach Darian DeVries, Hoosier fans were promised a more modern offense that emphasizes the three-point shot. Against the outmatched Marian, Indiana used this new strategy to perfection.
This is the final adjustment before games officially count. This comes in the form of IU’s toughest test yet when it faces Baylor today at 1:00 PM ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game can only be viewed via a subscription to BIG+.
The Bears, like the Hoosiers, have an entirely new roster. However, they have power-five talent, something Indiana hasn’t seen yet, which presents an interesting challenge.
With the season just around the corner, a fan favorite is now available for both IU basketball teams. This item is the annual floating heads poster, now available for the price of $11.99.
Banner #2 – Football crushes UCLA to remain undefeated
The Football Hoosiers have their highest ranking ever at No. 2 in the polls. However, the team suffered a key injury to a defensive lineman that will likely side him out for the rest of the season.
Given the depth at the position, IU was able to more than compensate and made it easy to edge UCLA, winning 56-6. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza continued to improve his Heisman candidacy and draft stock, throwing three more touchdowns during the demolition.
With coach Curt Cignetti now in Bloomington long-term, Indiana improved to 8-0. They are on their way to an undefeated regular season and a date with No. 1 Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship.
Their next game is this Saturday at 3:30 PM ET on CBS against Maryland. At this point, it would be a surprise if the Hoosiers aren’t in their second straight College Football Playoff.
Banner #3 – IU Basketball Recruiting Updates
The fall recruiting season is coming to a close as IU basketball looks to create more prospects for 2026. The Hoosiers once again missed a top target, with blue-chipper Anthony Thompson opting for Big Ten rival Ohio State.
Indiana’s next and best chance to land a new player for next year is next Saturday, when Vaughn Karvala announces his college choice. Karvala is a top 50 pick and the Hoosiers will have to beat out Xavier and Cal for his services.
Banner #4 – A look at the Hall’s IU player preview series
Inside the Hall continued the series taking a detailed look at all of IU’s players, highlighted by presumed leading scorer Tucker DeVries.
Projected contributors Sam Alexis and Reed Bailey were also previewed.
Banner #5 – Podcast on the Brink and Back Home Network shows
Inside the Hall, the Podcast on the Brink returned this week. Next, IU Film Room’s Tony Adragna joined Alex Bozich for a preseason discussion of Hoosier Basketball.
The Back Home Network has several new shows. As a result, it was in the air many times this week with programming.
Banner #6 – Hoosier Rally
• Highly regarded men’s football continued what it has been doing been fruitful Indiana track and field season across the board so far.
This week she Beat Wisconsin before falling elite Maryland.
• Women’s soccer disrupted a historically elite program Penn State this week.
• Hockey continued its hot streak and won Penn State And State of Ohio to get into the national rankings.
• Volleyball has returned to its winning ways and remains at the top of the rankings State of Ohio before falling Minnesota elite.
• Swimming and diving dominated rival Kentucky.
• Men’s wave finished 15th at the Quail Valley Collegiate Classic.
Now go enjoy a 6-Banner Sunday.
Aaron (Ari) Shifron
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