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Indiana Tops 138-Team 2026 Preseason College Football Rankings
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Indiana Tops 138-Team 2026 Preseason College Football Rankings

The Athletic publishes a 138-team preseason ranking for 2026, noting North Dakota State and Sacramento State joining the FBS and the Pac-12 relaunching as an eight-team conference. Indiana is ranked No. 1, with Ohio State, Georgia, Oregon and Notre Dame in the top five, and the piece includes a brief write-up for every team highlighting players, coaching changes, and schedule considerations. Rankings are subjective and will shift as results come in, with head-to-head results used as a tiebreaker when teams are close.

Indiana Reclaims Big Ten Glory in 2026 Predictions
college-football4 days ago

Indiana Reclaims Big Ten Glory in 2026 Predictions

Stewart Mandel’s 2026 Big Ten predictions have Indiana capturing the conference title over Oregon, with Oregon, Ohio State, and USC making the playoff. The piece argues Indiana’s reload on both lines and Josh Hoover at QB could push them back to the top, while Oregon’s Dante Moore and USC’s Lincoln Riley pace strong campaigns; it also lays out ten additional forecasts across the league, including Wisconsin’s rise and Nebraska’s continued steady progress, and projects a record number of bowl teams.

Gary Faces Weeklong Power Outages After Indiana Storms
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Gary Faces Weeklong Power Outages After Indiana Storms

Thousands in Gary, Indiana, and surrounding Northwest Indiana have been without power for more than a week after August storms produced 99‑mph winds that knocked out power lines and stoplights. While NIPSCO has restored about 282,000 customers in the region, more than 83,000 remain without electricity, including over 27,000 in Gary. The outages have strained access to water, food, and cooling, led to school closures, and drawn state and FEMA assistance as residents vent frustration, including a resident who cried, 'I can’t take it.'

Six Dead in Indiana Floods as White River Reaches Historic Crest
usnews8 days ago

Six Dead in Indiana Floods as White River Reaches Historic Crest

Days of powerful storms and record flooding across Indiana have left at least six dead, with the White River cresting at over 24 feet and prompting widespread evacuations, rescues, and shelter operations. A four-year-old was killed by a collapsing tree in Jennings County; a 19-year-old man and other victims were recovered in separate incidents linked to floodwaters. Hundreds of homes were evacuated, power outages affected about 130,000 customers, and federal disaster aid was approved to support response and recovery efforts as authorities warn residents to stay clear of fast-moving waters.

Indiana floodwaters recede as recovery push begins after seven deaths
weather8 days ago

Indiana floodwaters recede as recovery push begins after seven deaths

Historic flooding across Indiana has left at least seven dead and caused widespread damage. As floodwaters recede, Hamilton County officials launch recovery efforts, open a reception center for affected residents, and assess infrastructure while dozens of roads remain closed. Statewide authorities warn of more storms and coordinate with local, state, and federal partners to restore services and housing.

Indiana floods claim Delta High star; 18-year-old Matthew Morey among latest victims
usnews8 days ago

Indiana floods claim Delta High star; 18-year-old Matthew Morey among latest victims

Indiana police identified 18-year-old Matthew Morey, a Delta High School football star who was set to attend Purdue University, as the latest victim of central Indiana floods after he and three friends jumped from a bridge into the Mississinewa River; the other three were rescued, and Morey’s body was recovered days later as rescue efforts continued amid dangerous floodwaters, part of a disaster that authorities say has claimed multiple lives and prompted emergency responses at local, state, and federal levels.

Fourth Weather-Related Fatality in Indiana Confirmed as Teen Body Found in Mississinewa River
weather-news9 days ago

Fourth Weather-Related Fatality in Indiana Confirmed as Teen Body Found in Mississinewa River

The body of an 18-year-old missing after entering the flooded Mississinewa River near Albany, Indiana, has been recovered, marking the fourth death linked to a week of severe weather in the state. Earlier fatalities include a 58-year-old woman whose vehicle was swept off a road into floodwaters, a 4-year-old boy who died when a storm toppled a tree onto a home in Jennings County, and investigators are examining whether a Portage house explosion was weather-related.

Indiana floods claim five lives as White River swells and rescues surge
weather-news9 days ago

Indiana floods claim five lives as White River swells and rescues surge

Two days of heavy rainfall pushed central Indiana’s White River to record levels, prompting mass evacuations and dozens of rescues in Indianapolis and surrounding counties, with at least five deaths reported. Gov. Braun outlined the danger as floodwaters rose and officials urged residents to stay away from waters; federal aid was requested and a presidential emergency declaration approved to mobilize up to $5 million for response and recovery.

The Bears’ Ground Game: Stadium Drama Drags On With No Clear Decision
politics10 days ago

The Bears’ Ground Game: Stadium Drama Drags On With No Clear Decision

Chicago Bears officials say a decision on relocating to Indiana is imminent but have not announced a timeline, with Hammond’s Lost Marsh and the nearby Wolf Lake site cited as viable options. Illinois lawmakers failed to pass a stadium bill, leaving Arlington Heights in limbo while the team continues financing talks and prioritizes a world‑class stadium experience, prompting fan frustration over years of shifting plans and delays.