Indiana football retains top coordinators Haines and Shanahan amid success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Indiana football secured contract extensions for coordinators Bryant Haines and Mike Shanahan in December 2025. Haines recently won the Broyles Award, marking Indiana's first recognition for the honor. Under their leadership, the offense ranked top three in scoring and the defense in yards allowed over the past two seasons. Concerns about their future remain as both may attract offers from other schools or the NFL. The immediate focus is on the 2026 season as Indiana benefits from their coaching stability.
- •Bryant Haines won the Broyles Award as top assistant coach.
- •Indiana's offense ranked in the top three nationally in points per game.
- •Defense ranked top five in yards allowed in the last two seasons.
- •Concerns exist about potential offers for Haines and Shanahan.
- •Indiana secured extensions for both coaches after a successful 2025 season.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana football has two great coordinators. Appreciate it while you can
"Bryant Haines and Mike Shanahan are among the very best at their jobs. How long can they stay in Bloomington?
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