The storybook season for Indiana's 2025 season had several firsts in program history. These include:
Most wins in program history
First top 10 road win at Oregon in week six
First ever No, 1 ranking (AP, Coaches, and CFP polls)
First Big Ten title in 58 years
First undefeated season in 80 years
First 16-0 college football team since Yale in 1894
First Hoosier QB to win the Heisman
First ever NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Statistical Highlights:
Overall Record: 16-0
Points Per Game: 41.6 (3rd nationally)
Points Allowed Per Game: 11.7 (2nd nationally)
Individual Honors & Records:
Fernando Mendoza (QB): Became the first Hoosier to win the Heisman Trophy. He threw 3,535 yards and 41 touchdowns, adding the decisive rushing touchdown in the National Championship game.
Curt Cignetti: Named Big Ten Coach of the Year for the second consecutive season and won the Dodd Trophy.
Nico Radicic (K): Set Big Ten records for extra points (76/76) and total points scored by a kicker (124) while winning Kicker of the Year.
All-Conference Honors: A program-record 17 players earned All-Big Ten honors (1st, 2nd, or 3rd team), led by Mendoza and unanimous All-American offensive lineman Carter Smith.
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