KAELON BLACK NEWS

Two scores in blowout Black had 13 carries for 66 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in their only target for six yards during Friday's 56-3 victory over Purdue.

Impact Black had a solid day against the Boilermakers, running for 66 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 13 rushing attempts. The 5-foot-10 running back found the end zone on runs of one and 16 yards in the first and second quarters, respectively, building the Hoosiers' insurmountable lead. Black has been a productive member of the Indiana backfield in 2025, finishing the regular season with 729 yards and seven touchdowns on 5.7 yards per attempt through 12 games. His next chance to make an impact will come against Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship on Saturday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No. 2 Indiana pursuing bigger goals after retaining Old Oaken Bucket at Purdue

Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher walked across the field Friday night, carrying the prized Old Oaken Bucket following a 56-3 rout of Purdue

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No. 2 Indiana moves to 12-0, earns Big Ten title game spot with 56-3 win at Purdue

Indiana has completed the first perfect regular season in school history and secured a Big Ten championship game berth

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Omar Cooper Jr's toe-tap TD keeps No. 2 Indiana's undefeated season alive vs Penn State in 27-24 win

Omar Cooper Jr. jumped to catch a pass from Fernando Mendoza in the back of the end zone, sweeping his inside foot within the field of play to save No. 2 Indiana from its first los...

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Season-best effort in blowout Black had 14 carries for 110 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-10 victory over Maryland.

Impact Black put up a big-time day against the Terrapins, running for a season-high 110 yards and a touchdown as the Hoosiers cruised to victory over Maryland. The 5-foot-10 running back found the end zone on a 31-yard scoring scamper in the third quarter, extending the Indiana lead to 27-10 at the time. He will hope to keep his positive momentum going when the hoosiers travel to face Penn State on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sarratt leaves with hamstring tightness, but No. 2 Indiana rolls anyway to a 55-10 win over Maryland

No. 2 Indiana bearly missed a beat without star receiver Elijah Sarratt

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Another Indiana blowout: No. 2 Hoosiers hammer Maryland 55-10 after slow start

Fernando Mendoza threw for a touchdown and ran for one, and No. 2 Indiana remained undefeated with a 55-10 rout of Maryland

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Aiden Fisher's early interception, Mendoza brothers' TD runs help No. 2 Indiana roll past UCLA 56-6

Aiden Fisher intercepted the first pass of the game and returned it 25 yards for a touchdown and the Mendoza brothers each ran for scores as No. 2 Indiana routed UCLA 56-6

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Scores against Spartans Black logged 10 rushes for 64 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-13 win against Michigan State.

Impact Black had a solid day against Michigan State, running for 64 yards and his second touchdown of the season on 6.4 yards per attempt. Most of his production came on a single run, however, as the 5-foot-10 running back found the end zone on a 29-yard scamper at the end of the second quarter, giving the Hoosiers a 21-10 going into the half. Black has been productive all season for the Hoosiers, leading the way for Indiana with 439 rushing yards and three touchdowns through seven contests. A home matchup against UCLA awaits on Saturday.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mendoza throws four TD passes and No. 3 Indiana overwhelms Michigan State 38-13

Fernando Mendoza completed 24 of 28 passes for 332 yards and four touchdowns and No. 3 Indiana celebrated its highest ranking in program history with a 38-13 rout of Michigan State

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Productive in blowout Black had 10 rushes for 89 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 63-10 victory over Illinois.

Impact Black put together a productive outing on limited attempts against Illinois, averaging 8.9 yards per attempt on the day. The 5-foot-10 running back made his highlight of the day in the third quarter, breaking free for a 40-yard touchdown run to extend the already insurmountable lead the Hoosiers had built at the time. Black has made the most of his opportunities as a member of the Indiana backfield committe, running for 306 yards and two touchdowns on the season while averaging seven yards per attempt. His next opportunity will come against Iowa on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

No. 19 Indiana Overwhelms No. 9 Illinois In 63-10 Victory

No. 19 Indiana blew past No. 9 Illinois 63-10 for its first win over a top 10 foe in five years — and easily the most lopsided.

SEPTEMBER 21 • FOX SPORTS

Friendly coaches ready to square off as No. 9 Illinois and No. 19 Indiana try to stay unbeaten

Illinois coach Bret Bielema first met Curt Cignetti after Indiana hired him

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

No. 19 Indiana loses RB Lee Beebe Jr. with season-ending knee injury before facing No. 9 Illinois

No. 19 Indiana has lost running back Lee Beebe Jr. with a season-ending knee injury, according to coach Curt Cignetti

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Limited opportunities in blowout Black tallied 10 carries for 57 yards during Saturday's 56-9 win over Kennesaw State.

Impact On a day in which the Hoosiers absolutely decimated Kennesaw State, the Indiana coaching staff took the opportunity to spread volume around on offense. After totaling 92 yards and a touchdown on 17 attempts during Indiana's season opener, Black saw just 10 attempts on the ground, turning that volume into 57 yards on a very respectable 5.7 yards per carry. With two blowouts in as many games, the pecking order in the Indiana backfield is tough to narrow down at the moment and likely will continue to be so through next week's matchup against Indiana State.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Limited opportunities in blowout Black tallied 10 carries for 57 yards during Saturday's 56-9 win over Kennesaw State.

Impact On a day in which the Hoosiers absolutely decimated Kennesaw State, the Indiana coaching staff took the opportunity to spread volume around on offense. After totaling 92 yards and a touchdown on 17 attempts during Indiana's season opener, Black saw just 10 attempts on the ground, turning that volume into 57 yards on a very respectable 5.7 yards per carry. With two blowouts in as many games, the pecking order in the Indiana backfield is tough to narrow down at the moment and likely will continue to be so through next week's matchup against Indiana State.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in opener Black logged 17 carries for 92 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-14 victory over Old Dominion.

Impact Black put together a productive day against Old Dominion, coming just shy of the century mark on the day while scoring against ODU. The 5-foot-10 running back found the end zone on a two-yard plunge in the third quarter, giving the Hoosiers a 17-point lead at the time. Though the Indiana coaching staff appears to be favoring a committee-style approach for the second straight season, Black's performance showed the capability for production even within the committee. His next chance will come against Kennesaw State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

QB Fernando Mendoza Leads Indiana Over Old Dominion In Season Opener

Indiana rushed for 309 yards as the 20th-ranked Hoosiers wore down Old Dominion in a season-opening 27-14 victory.

AUGUST 30 • FOX SPORTS

Fernando Mendoza leads No. 20 Indiana past Old Dominion 27-14 in his debut as Hoosiers QB

Fernando Mendoza scored on a 5-yard run in his debut as Indiana’s quarterback, Jonathan Brady returned a punt 91 yards for a score, and the 20th-ranked Hoosiers wore down Old Domin...

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Good showing in spring game Black had a strong outing during the spring game as he looks to fight for a role in the upcoming season, Jared Kelly of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Black finds himself in a positional competition with transfers Roman Hemby and Lee Beebe for work out of the backfield in the upcoming campaign. The 5-foot-10 running back totaled 46 carries for 251 yards and two touchdowns across 11 games last year in his first year at Indiana.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient performance in blowout Black posted seven rushes for 55 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-14 win versus Charlotte.

Impact Black found the end zone on a 21-yard run in the third quarter, stretching out the Hoosiers' lead. The redshirt junior averaged an impressive 7.9 YPC on limited attempts on the day, recording the second-most yards and attempts for the team. Though a committee-style approach will continue to limit the ceiling for the individual backs within the Indiana offense, it likely means that multiple backs, including Black, will continue to get opportunities moving forward. Black's next opportunity will come when the Hoosiers host Maryland on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE