OMAR COOPER JR. NEWS

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...

20 HOURS AGO • 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

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

The Call, The Catch, The Chaos: Joel Klatt’s View of Omar Cooper Jr.’s Epic TD

Joel Klatt admitted that it took a moment to recognize that Omar Cooper Jr. made the catch of the year in Indiana's win over PSU.

NOVEMBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

Catch of the year nominee Cooper had six receptions (on nine targets) for 32 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-24 victory against Penn State.

Impact Cooper had an overall quiet day in terms of counting stats, catching six passes for just 32 total yards. The 6-foot receiver did, however, have one of the biggest moments of the season on a highlight-reel worthy seven-yard grab in the back of the end zone with just 36 seconds left to give the Hoosiers the final lead of the game. Cooper has led the way for the Hoosiers in both receptions and yards on the season, catching 52 passes for 701 yards while finding paydirt nine times through the air, along with once on the ground as well. His next opportunity will come agianst Wisconsin on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

AP Player of the Week: Vandy's Diego Pavia piles up 489 yards of total offense in OT win over Auburn

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia amassed a career-high 489 yards of total offense in a 45-38 overtime win over Auburn

NOVEMBER 10 • Associated Press

The Latest: 19 teams in the AP Top 25 take new spots

The AP Top 25 college football poll is reshuffling in a big way this week, with 19 teams assuming new positions

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

'Craziest Catch I've Ever Seen': Omar Cooper Jr. Saves Indiana Football at Penn State Indiana football redshirt junior Omar Cooper Jr. scored a game-winning touchdown with 36 seconds left as the No. 2 Hoosiers survived Penn St...

NOVEMBER 9 • SI.COM

2025 Heisman Watch: Fernando Mendoza, Julian Sayin Headline Leaderboard

Here’s a look at our 2025 Heisman Trophy watch following the 11th full Saturday of the 2025 college football season.

NOVEMBER 9 • FOX SPORTS

Omar Cooper Jr.'s toe-tap TD catch keeps No. 2 Indiana undefeated with a 27-24 win over Penn State Omar Cooper Jr.’s TD reception with 36 seconds left gave No. 2 Indiana a 27-24 win over Penn State on Saturday, saving the Hoosiers from the...

NOVEMBER 9 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Gus Johnson Delivers Call of the Year on Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr.'s TD Catch

The FOX play-by-play announcer delivered a call that matched the excitement produced by a surefire catch of the year candidate on Cooper Jr....

NOVEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

No. 2 Indiana tops Penn State in last-minute thriller Omar Cooper Jr.made a spectacular touchdown catch from Fernando Mendoza with 36 seconds left to lift No.2 Indiana to a thrilling 27-24 road...

NOVEMBER 8 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Watch Omar Cooper Jr. make miraculous TD catch to lead Indiana past Penn State Watch Indiana football wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. make a game-winning catch for the Hoosiers to avoid an upset to Penn State on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 8 • USATODAY.COM

Gus Johnson almost loses voice on Indiana miraculous Omar Cooper TD catch vs. Penn State Broadcaster Gus Johnson almost lost his voice while calling a game-winning touchdown catch from Omar Cooper Jr. against Penn State

NOVEMBER 8 • USATODAY.COM

Omar Cooper Jr's toe-tap TD keeps No. 2 Indiana's undefeated season alive with 27-24 win over Penn State - The Boston Globe Omar Cooper Jr. jumped to catch a pass from Fernando Mendoza in the back of the endzone, sweeping his inside foot within the field of play t...

NOVEMBER 8 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt Were Left Dumbfounded by Indiana's Game-Winning Catch Omar Cooper Jr. came down with the catch of the year, and Gus Johnson was ready for the moment.

NOVEMBER 8 • SI.COM

Omar Cooper Jr. catch: Inside the amazing game-winning grab that saved Indiana's perfect season | Sporting News Here is more on Omar Cooper Jr.'s game-winning touchdown against Penn State.

NOVEMBER 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Indiana Edges Out Penn State on Omar Cooper Jr.'s Game-Winning Catch The Hoosiers edged out the Nittany Lions in stunning fashion.

NOVEMBER 8 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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