Stephen Daley returns to Indiana for fifth college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Stephen Daley will return to the Indiana football roster for the 2026 season, marking his fifth year of eligibility. Daley, who transferred from Kent State, played with Indiana in 2025 and led the team and the Big Ten with 19 tackles for loss. He was sidelined during the College Football Playoff after an injury in the Big Ten Championship Game against Ohio State. His return adds depth to an Indiana defensive line that recently added two defensive ends from Kansas State.
- •Daley played for Indiana in the 2025 season.
- •He recorded 35 total tackles and 5.5 sacks in 2025.
- •Daley leads Indiana and the Big Ten with 19 tackles for loss.
- •He missed Indiana's College Football Playoff run due to injury.
- •His return follows the addition of two new defensive ends from Kansas State.
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana DL Stephen Daley set to return for fifth season
"Daley, who was with Indiana in 2025, is set to return to the program for the 2026 season for his fifth year.
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