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Indiana football star Omar Cooper Jr. officially makes NFL Draft decision Fresh off winning a college football national championship, Indiana star WR Omar Cooper Jr. has now come out and made a huge decision. It ha...

JANUARY 26 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Submits declaration for NFL Draft Cooper has submitted his declaration for the 2026 NFL Draft, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cooper's draft submission means that he will forgo his last year of collegiate eligibility. Across four seasons with Indiana, he steadily improved until he became one of the FBS' best wideouts. The progression culminated with an excellent 2025, in which IU's football program not only went undefeated but also won a national championship. He logged an integral part, backed up by 69 receptions (on 86 targets) for 937 yards (13.6 yards per catch) and 13 touchdowns. So entering the 2026 NFL Draft, Cooper is one of its most reliable wideouts available, expected to carry an offense's receiver corps.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Records 71 receiving yards Cooper had zero targets during Monday's 27-21 win versus Miami (FL).

Impact Since Week 11, Cooper has logged a touchdown in five of seven games for Indiana, and Monday marked only the second time he did not score. But among Cooper's seven games, 71 receiving yards is his most in a single matchup. During the 2025 Hoosiers' championship-winning season, he logged 69 receptions for 937 yards (13.6 averaged per catch) and 13 touchdowns. He also logged 74 rushing yards, ensuring that his latest campaign features more than 1,000 scrimmage yards.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 16 • FOX SPORTS

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Notches TD in CFP semifinal Cooper accrued three catches for 17 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 56-22 CFP semifinal win against Oregon.

Impact Cooper hasn't reeled in more than three passes in any of the last five games, but he's also recorded exactly three catches and a touchdown in four of the five. The junior continues to add to his career-best season, racking up 64 catches for 866 yards and 13 touchdowns, and he'll have a final opportunity to add to that total in the National Championship against Miami on Jan. 19.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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

Another touchdown to season Cooper logged three receptions for 45 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 38-3 win versus Alabama.

Impact Since scoring against Kennesaw State in Week 2, Cooper has logged at least one touchdown across more than 75 percent of Indiana's 13 games. For his junior season, he has that many touchdowns. In said span, the first time Cooper did not score was during Week 7 at Oregon, who the Hoosiers will face in their next matchup Jan. 9.

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

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FOX Sports' college football experts rank their top-25 moments from the 2025 season.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

25 Best College Football Moments of 2025, From Indiana Fireworks to Big Noon Kickoff

Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. ready for Rose Bowl after sustaining leg injury in Big Ten championship

Omar Cooper Jr.’s game-winning catch for No. 1 Indiana against Penn State is the kind of play that gets remembered forever, especially if the Hoosiers go on to claim their first na...

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Available vs. Alabama Cooper (lower leg) is available for Thursday's game against Alabama.

Impact Cooper will be ready to roll when the Hoosiers take on the Crimson Tide in an attempt to move closer to the national title. Cooper has been a key contributor on offense for Indiana, tallying 58 catches (on 78 targets) for 804 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be at full availability Cooper (lower leg) is expected to be at full availability for Thursday's playoff game with Alabama, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact It looks like Cooper will be available against Alabama, which is great news for an Indiana team that has relied on him for all of 2025. The wide receiver's junior season features 58 receptions (on 78 targets) for 804 yards and 11 touchdowns. Ideally, the College Football Playoff report gives a clearer indication of Cooper upon its update late Monday night.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CFP All-24 Team: Our Experts' Offensive, Defensive Impact Players on Each Team

FOX Sports' college football writers pick the best offensive and best defensive player on all 12 CFP teams.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

CFP All-24 Team: Our Experts' Offensive, Defensive Impact Players on Each Team

Curt Cignetti Gives Promising Injury Update on Indiana Football's Leading Receiver Indiana football redshirt junior receiver Omar Cooper Jr. is expected to play in the Hoosiers' College Football Playoff run after suffering...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • SI.COM

Limited snaps in B10 title game Cooper (lower leg) logged only one target and six snaps during Saturday's 13-10 win over Ohio State.

Impact Cooper did not play much of Indiana's biggest win in college football history, which resulted in an end to his touchdown streak at four games. Still, the Hoosiers defeating Ohio State ensures them a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff, giving him the maximum time to recover before their postseason begins later this December. While it is unknown when Indiana's next game will be, Cooper is questionable for it nonetheless.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Omar Cooper Jr. exits game, limping to locker room

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Officially questionable to return Cooper went back to the locker room after suffering an apparent leg injury and is officially questionable to return to Saturday's Big Ten Championship game versus Ohio State, Zach...

Impact Cooper was evaluated in the injury tent before eventually limping back to the locker room. He was deemed questionable to return by the broadcast. Cooper's status will be closely monitored for an update, as he leads the Hoosiers with 804 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

College football: Big 10 standings after Rivalry Week Rivalry Week shook up the Big Ten just as expected, bringing high stakes, intense finishes, and a few season-defining results. With unbeaten...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Sayin, Mendoza chase Big Ten title and Heisman Trophy when No. 1 Ohio St faces No. 2 Indiana

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza each have one prize in mind for their showdown this weekend in Indianapolis: a Big Ten championship

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Fourth straight scoring game Cooper caught 3 of 5 targets for 64 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 56-3 victory over Purdue.

Impact Cooper had a solid day against the Boilermakers, hauling in three passes for 65 yards while finding the end zone for the fourth consecutive contest. The 6-foot receiver accounted for most of his production on a single play, crossing the goal line on a 43-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, ballooning the already insurmountable Indiana lead even further. He finished the 2025 regular season with 58 receptions for 804 yards and 11 touchdowns through 12 contests while adding 74 rushing yards and a score on the ground as well. A matchup against Ohio State awaits on Saturday.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores once again Cooper reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 39 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-7 win versus Wisconsin.

Impact Though Cooper was held to modest numbers on the day, he managed to find the end zone for the third straight game. The 6-foot receiver connected with quarterback Fernando Mendoza on a five-yard scoring strike in the fourth quarter, putting the game out of reach. Cooper will hope for one more big outing when the Hoosiers travel to face Purdue in the final game of the regular season following next week's bye.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Mendoza throws 4 TDs to lead No. 2 Indiana over Wisconsin 31-7

Fernando Mendoza completed 91.7% of his passes for 299 yards and four touchdowns as No. 2 Indiana took another step toward clinching a spot in its first Big Ten title game and like...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Fernando Mendoza Joins Gus Johnson's 'GOT IT' Team After Week 11 Heroics

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the latest member of Gus Johnson's "GOT IT" team following his performance against Penn State.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Fernando Mendoza Joins Gus Johnson's 'GOT IT' Team After Week 11 Heroics

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NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten power rankings: Indiana and Oregon survive upset bids, but Ohio State remains the class of the conference Indiana remained undefeated on the season following its 27-24 victory over Penn State when QB Fernando Mendoza — now a Heisman favorite — hi...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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