Hoosiers Daily News: Indiana football’s defense gets a huge boost for 2026

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A considerable amount of Indiana football’s success through two seasons, including its national championship in 2025, can be attributed to the coaching staff’s emphasis on both lines.

The Hoosier defensive line was one of the most disruptive forces in all of college football in 2o25. Indiana’s defensive line terrorized quarterbacks like Luke Altmyer, Dante Moore, Julian Sayin and Ty Simpson en route to a 16-0 record. Now a huge piece of that returns.

Stephen Daley, who led the Big Ten in tackles for loss, is back on the roster after receiving a fifth year of eligibility. His presence is a huge boost to an already formidable unit that reloaded in the transfer portal this past offseason.

Here’s what all to know about the Hoosiers today:

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• Indiana Reacts: How do you feel about Indiana canceling the Notre Dame series?
• Indiana DL Stephen Daley set to return for fifth season
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What they’re saying about the Hoosiers

• The Herald-Times:Why surprise return to Indiana football could be life-changing opportunity for Stephen Daley
• Inside the Hall:IU basketball summer recap: A look back at practices, exhibition and FISU America Games
• USA Today:Preseason poll winners, losers: Voters love Lane Kiffin, wary of Indiana

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