Interim head coach Terry Smith said he's talking with the offensive staff about moving the ball more vertically, rather than horizontally. "We have to develop the play-action, we have to develop the intermediate game,

Penn State has fallen to 0-5 in the Big Ten, but Indiana coach Curt Cignetti sees talented players who will pose a challenge Saturday in Happy Valley.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — No. 2 Indiana will be without starting guard Drew Evans when it plays Saturday at Penn State, coach Curt Cignetti said Monday. He did not update the statuses of receiver Elijah Sarratt or linebacker Aiden Fisher, a preseason All-American.

The scenario appears plausible after the results of Week 10. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza remains the clear leader in T he Athletic ’s Heisman straw poll of writers and editors. But Ohio State QB Julian Sayin, after a big performance Saturday in the Buckeyes’ 38-14 win against Penn State, is gaining ground.

PennLive’s Bob Flounders and Max Ralph are back to share their takeaways from Penn State coach Terry Smith’s Monday press conference. The 3-5 Nittany Lions, losers of five consecutive games, tangle with No.

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti spoke to the media Monday, recapping the Hoosiers' win over Maryland and previewing Saturday's game at Penn State.

No. 2/2 Indiana (9-0, 6-0 B1G) at Penn State (3-5, 0-5 B1G) Saturday, November 8, 2025 West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium | University Park, Pa.

Entering Sunday’s showdown, the Penn State Field Hockey Complex was a fortress for opposing teams. The Nittany Lions were 6-0 in front of home fans and were the only Big Ten team not to lose at home this season.

The College Football Playoff committee releases its initial rankings Tuesday, and there will be plenty of debate among fans and pundits in the following days.