Kaelon Black News, Rumors, Updates - Indiana Hoosiers

Curt Cignetti built a champion at Indiana with what he knew — good players from his former school

Curt Cignetti transformed Indiana's football program alongside 13 players who followed the coach from James Madison to Bloomington

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Logs 17 carries Black posted 17 carries for 79 yards during Monday's 27-21 win versus Miami (FL).

Impact Black's 17 carries tie his season-high in the category. Despite 2024 being the worst year of his collegiate career, he re-enrolled at Indiana, and the decision paid off in more ways than one. Not only did Black win a national championship, but he also logged career highs in carries (187), rushing yards (1,039), yards per carry (5.6) and touchdowns (10).

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana hopes to lean again on its offensive line against fierce Miami defense in CFP title game

Fernando Mendoza says his Heisman Trophy-winning season would not have been possible without his offensive line

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

CFP championship game prediction: Indiana will complete perfect season with its 1st national title

Miami plays Indiana in the College Football Playoff championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday night

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

The Hoosiers' dominant CFP run could put them in the mix for best of all time... pending a title

Undefeated Indiana did more than just justify its place as the top seed in the College Football Playoff with its lopsided 56-22 rout of Oregon in the Peach Bowl semifinal

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Scores twice in semifinal Black tallied 12 rushes for 63 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 56-22 win over Oregon.

Impact Black has been dynamic on the ground for the Hoosiers all season, and he kept the train rolling as Indiana absolutely manhandled Oregon. The tailback scored his ninth and 10th touchdowns of the season while taking a healthy 12 carries, as opposed to Roman Hemby's 17. He should remain a key part of the ground game in the national title game.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Peach bowl turns physical as Kaelon Black takes control for Indiana | Sporting News Under the brightest lights in Atlanta, Kaelon Black ran with intent, turning every carry into a statement as Indiana’s physical identity sur...

JANUARY 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

No. 1 Indiana adds to CFP dominance with 56-22 Peach Bowl win over No. 5 Oregon, Miami up next

Undefeated Indiana’s already impressive march through the College Football Playoff gained momentum as its dominant defense created three first-half touchdowns with turnovers, Ferna...

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Strong ground games propel No. 1 Indiana and No. 5 Oregon to CFP semifinal matchup at Peach Bowl

Fernando Mendoza spent all season stealing headlines and collecting awards

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

No. 1 Indiana starts post-Mendoza era by adding former TCU quarterback, new receiver, AP source says

Indiana is gearing up for Friday's College Football Playoff semifinal against Oregon, and coach Curt Cignetti is already planning ahead

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Logs 99 rushing yards and TD Black compiled 15 carries for 99 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 38-3 victory versus Alabama.

Impact Even though Black was only one short of 100 receiving yards Thursday, in the running back's 2025 season, 99 is his second-highest tally for them. Add his 11-yard reception, and he tied his season-high in all-purpose yards. With the game pretty much wrapped up after three quarters, Indiana's team used more of its backfield, and his increased opportunities included a 25-yard touchdown he utilized for an eighth TD this year.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Top-seeded Indiana routs Alabama 38-3 for its first Rose Bowl victory, roaring into CFP semifinals

Fernando Mendoza threw three touchdown passes, Indiana’s defense thoroughly throttled Alabama, and the top-seeded Hoosiers roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with...

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Billy Napier back in Sun Belt at James Madison. It's a changed world from Louisiana-Lafayette days

Billy Napier thrived in the Sun Belt Conference before

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

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.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • 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

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • 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

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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, 2025 • Associated Press

Kaelon Black capitalizes on Penn State turnover with one-yard TD to extend Indiana’s lead

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

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