Brad Nessler discusses Indiana football's defense, Josh Hoover's injury status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 11:10 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026

CBS Sports' Brad Nessler will call the Indiana football game against Minnesota on Saturday, October 28. Nessler highlighted Indiana's strong defensive performance, ranking eighth in total defense and second in scoring defense nationally. The team's quarterback, Josh Hoover, is likely to play despite an injury to his throwing arm. Indiana, standing at 7-1 and ranked fourth, is in playoff contention and aims to continue its success after a notable season in 2024 under coach Curt Cignetti. As Nessler prepares for the broadcast, he expects an exciting atmosphere at Memorial Stadium, marking a significant moment since he last called a game for the Hoosiers.
- •Indiana football faces Minnesota on October 28.
- •Josh Hoover is probable to start despite an arm injury.
- •Hoosiers rank eighth nationally in total defense.
- •Nessler calls for attention to Indiana's impressive defense.
- •Indiana holds a 7-1 record and is in playoff contention.
- 11:10 AMYahoo Sports — CBS Sports' Brad Nessler on Indiana football’s transformation, Josh Hoover and ‘dang good’ defense
"CBS Sports' Brad Nessler on Indiana football’s transformation, Josh Hoover and ‘dang good’ defense:
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NCAAF•Oct 29, 2026, 11:52 AMSC Next ESPN 300 Player Rankings
NCAAF•Oct 29, 2026, 11:52 AMWeek 9 has the ACC in the spotlight and backup QBs taking over the Big Ten
NCAAF•Oct 29, 2026, 11:00 AMWhich Texas college football game day tradition is a must-see?
NCAAF•Oct 29, 2026, 10:33 AMBig 12 fines UCF $100,000 for fan behavior aimed at BYU, Mormon church
NCAAF•Oct 29, 2026, 10:06 AMWhat we're hearing about future of Music City Bowl with CFP expansion after 2026 season
NCAAF•Oct 29, 2026, 9:07 AMHow I rank SEC and Big Ten candidates for College Football Playoff from 1-18 | Adams
