It’s not just a game. It’s a test of blueprint vs. bloodline. Little pink houses vs. South Beach. One program trying to wake up echoes. The other, trying to build a brand-new sound.

What else is there to say about Fernando Mendoza? I’ve written about his rise, his family, his efficiency, his mindset. And somehow, I’m still not sure we’ve said enough.

Indiana football touched down in Miami on Friday night and the world tilted just a little on its axis.

"I've got to thank the man above for allowing me to be in this position because there were a lot of times where I didn't know what was going to go on with my football career."

Perhaps no one is enjoying the ride more than billionaire entrepreneur and IU graduate Mark Cuban.

When Oregon comes calling Friday with its pressure packages, Indiana won’t be guessing. The Hoosiers will rely on what they’ve done all year: run the ball, stay on schedule, and find the matchups they like.

Curt Cignetti has one facial expression. It's somewhere between "You call that a first down?" and "The waiter brought me the wrong steak."

Don Fischer doesn’t sound like a man who’s called more bad football than just about anyone in America.