Stephen Daley returns to Indiana football for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Stephen Daley, a standout defensive lineman for Indiana, is returning for the 2026 season after a preliminary injunction was granted in a U.S. District Court. The ruling impacts class of 2022 student-athletes, allowing Daley to continue his college career despite previously playing four seasons without redshirting. Last season, Daley led the Hoosiers with 19 tackles for loss and recorded 5.5 sacks. He was sidelined during the College Football Playoff due to a knee injury. Indiana seeks to defend its national championship in the upcoming season with a reloaded roster following significant player departures.
- •Daley played four seasons, transferring from Kent State to Indiana.
- •He had 19 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks in 2025.
- •Indiana went 16-0 last season, winning their first national championship.
- •The NCAA's new eligibility ruling benefits players like Daley.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen Daley returning to Indiana football after preliminary injunction
"Indiana standout Stephen Daley is returning to the program for 2026 thanks to the recent preliminary injunction granted in U.S. District Court of Colorado.
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