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Records three snaps Franke (undisclosed) logged three snaps during Monday's championship game against Miami.

Impact For 2025, Franke logged two field goals made. The placekicker did not attempt any extra points.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Natty Franke (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Indiana's tilt with Miami in the National Championship game Monday night.

Impact Franke, Indiana's kickoff specialist and long field goal kicker, will be a true game-time call in the national championship. He was spotted warming up, per ESPN's Pete Thamel, but remains officially a game-time decision.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for title game Franke (undisclosed) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's national championship matchup against Miami.

Impact Franke appears to be in line to be available for the first time since Week 9 against UCLA. The 6-foot-3 kicker will likely be the backup to Nicolas Radicic even if he's available, but his upgrade is still positive overall.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Football Rules Out 7 Players in CFP Championship Game Availability Report Indiana football is down seven players vs. Miami, but with no surprises. Kickoff specialist Brendan Franke is questionable for the national...

JANUARY 17 • SI.COM

Tabbed questionable Franke (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Monday's National Championship game against Miami.

Impact Franke hasn't appeared in a game since Week 9 due to an unspecified injury. Nicolas Radicic has made 15 of 17 field goals this season, so Franke would likely be in a reserve role even if deemed available Monday.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for semis Franke (undisclosed) is doubtful for Friday's game versus Oregon.

Impact Franke has been sidelined for several weeks and seemingly won't be available Friday. His status for the championship should the Hoosiers advance would certainly be in question.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Rose Bowl Franke (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's Rose Bowl matchup against Alabama, per Charlie Potter of On3.com.

Impact Franke will be held out of the Rose Bowl due to an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-3 kicker was previously listed as questionable for Thursday's playoff matchup after missing each of Indiana's last five contests. If the Hoosiers are able to pull off the victory over Alabama, he will get another chance to return in the playoff semifinal matchup.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Franke (undisclosed) is questionable for Thursday's playoff game versus Alabama.

Impact Franke's status was downgraded from Monday's report. He has not appeared in a game since Week 9 and it seems more likely his absence will continue,

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable against Bama Franke (undisclosed) has been listed as probable ahead of Thursday's game against Alabama.

Impact Franke, who has not appeared in a game since Week 9 against UCLA, is expected to be available against the Crimson Tide on Thursday night. It is unclear if the 6-foot-3 senior, who operated as Indiana's primary place kicker prior to his undisclosed injury, will have a role against Alabama.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Franke (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's game at Maryland.

Impact Franke has been ruled out for Saturday's contest as he deals with an undisclosed injury. He has attempted two field goals this season but has mostly served on kickoffs. Starting kicker Nicolas Radicic could take over kickoff duties with Franke out.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 7 Indiana topples No. 3 Oregon 30-20 in tight battle

Fernando Mendoza threw for 215 yards and a key fourth-quarter touchdown and No. 7 Indiana remained undefeated with a 30-20 victory over No. 3 Oregon on Saturday

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Secondary kicker ties Indiana football record with field goal at No. 2 Oregon, gives Hoosiers lead The Hoosiers took the lead into halftime thanks to the big boot of Brendan Franke. Here's why he was in the game.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • INDYSTAR.COM