Can Indiana Football Repeat Their Success in 2025?
After a surprising and successful 2024 season that saw them earn a College Football Playoff berth, Indiana Hoosiers football faces the challenge of replicating that magic in 2025. Head Coach Curt Cignetti and his team will kick off their season on August 30th against Old Dominion, and the question on everyone's mind is: can they do it again?
While some key players from last year's squad are gone, several important figures remain, including Aiden Fisher, D'Angelo Ponds, Mikail Kamara, Elijah Sarratt, and Carter Smith. Cignetti has also been active in bolstering the roster with new talent, adding players like Fernando Mendoza, Roman Hemby, Kellen Wyatt, and Pat Coogan to the mix.
The Hoosiers won't have the element of surprise this year, and they face a tougher schedule in the Big Ten. However, there's reason to believe that Cignetti's second year could be just as exciting as his first. Let's take a look at their schedule and predictions:
Early Season Matchups
- August 30: vs. Old Dominion (Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, 2:30 p.m.) - Cignetti will be wary of an upset-minded Old Dominion. Prediction: Indiana 42, Old Dominion 17.
- September 6: vs. Kennesaw State (Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Noon) - A homecoming for Kennesaw State's quarterback Dexter Williams, who previously played for IU. Prediction: Indiana 52, Kennesaw State 14.
- September 12 (Friday): vs. Indiana State (Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, 6:30 p.m.)
Weaver & Kelly's IU Football Podcast: 2025 Season Predictions
Matt Weaver and Jared Kelly from Peegs.com recently discussed their predictions for the 2025 IU football season on their podcast. They highlighted potential players of the year, breakout picks, and impact transfers. They also gave their final record prediction and answered questions from VIP members.
The season opener against Old Dominion is just around the corner, and the Hoosiers are looking to build on their historic 2024 campaign. With returning All-Americans, All-Big Ten standouts, and key transfer additions, the 2025 season promises to be an exciting one for Indiana football fans.