Zach Osterman
@zachosterman.bsky.social
Cover IU athletics, college sports for @indystar. Satellite Scouser. Publix ultra. Forever I love Atlanta. Life's too short to ride bad horses.
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Indiana's top returning rusher may be the future. He represents something bigger
A Fishers grad represents something important about Curt Cignetti's IU football program. It proved true in championship form, and will say a lot about the future.
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Khobie Martin looks like a big part of Indiana's future at running back, but like Charlie Becker, Rolijah Hardy and others before him, Martin also represents something larger, as the Hoosiers turn the page to 2026.
Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Khobie Martin looks like a big part of Indiana's future at running back, but like Charlie Becker, Rolijah Hardy and others before him, Martin also represents something larger, as the Hoosiers turn the page to 2026.
Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Indiana's top returning rusher may be the future. He represents something bigger
A Fishers grad represents something important about Curt Cignetti's IU football program. It proved true in championship form, and will say a lot about the future.
www.indystar.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Khobie Martin looks like a big part of Indiana's future at running back, but like Charlie Becker, Rolijah Hardy and others before him, Martin also represents something larger, as the Hoosiers turn the page to 2026.
Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Talked with Lee Beebe Jr. last weekend about his injury recovery and timeline, what he learned from a year mostly off the field and how he's embracing a leadership role for IU's backs heading into '26.
Story: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Story: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Where IU junior's injury recovery is, why he's leading 'best running back room'
The Hoosiers had a three-pronged rushing attack in 2025, but that depth took a hit three games in due to an injury. Lee Beebe Jr. has grown as a leader, though.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Talked with Lee Beebe Jr. last weekend about his injury recovery and timeline, what he learned from a year mostly off the field and how he's embracing a leadership role for IU's backs heading into '26.
Story: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Story: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
The perfect placement for The Good Brand @homefield.bsky.social in the IndyStar special section. #iufb
February 1, 2026 at 4:28 PM
The perfect placement for The Good Brand @homefield.bsky.social in the IndyStar special section. #iufb
Josh Hoover, the nation's leading returning passer, is in Bloomington and ready to make the most of his year with the Hoosiers. Talked with Hoover yesterday on his IU return (of sorts), his impressions of Bloomington, RPO strengths and more: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Josh Hoover ready to 'translate' experience as Indiana's next quarterback
The next Hoosiers quarterback has big shoes to fill. He explained how he fits IU, why he transferred and his first reaction to fans at a NIL event.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Josh Hoover, the nation's leading returning passer, is in Bloomington and ready to make the most of his year with the Hoosiers. Talked with Hoover yesterday on his IU return (of sorts), his impressions of Bloomington, RPO strengths and more: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
HEAR YE HEAR YE:
IndyStar’s *48-page* special section commemorating IU’s national championship run is in newsstands today. Packed with coverage of the March through Miami. Wherever you get your Star.
If you need some direction, check this link: www.indystar.com/story/sports...
IndyStar’s *48-page* special section commemorating IU’s national championship run is in newsstands today. Packed with coverage of the March through Miami. Wherever you get your Star.
If you need some direction, check this link: www.indystar.com/story/sports...
February 1, 2026 at 2:54 PM
HEAR YE HEAR YE:
IndyStar’s *48-page* special section commemorating IU’s national championship run is in newsstands today. Packed with coverage of the March through Miami. Wherever you get your Star.
If you need some direction, check this link: www.indystar.com/story/sports...
IndyStar’s *48-page* special section commemorating IU’s national championship run is in newsstands today. Packed with coverage of the March through Miami. Wherever you get your Star.
If you need some direction, check this link: www.indystar.com/story/sports...
Tardy on this but in case the earlier stories weren’t a giveaway @michaelniziolek.bsky.social is your man on scene in Westwood tonight. #iubb
January 31, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Tardy on this but in case the earlier stories weren’t a giveaway @michaelniziolek.bsky.social is your man on scene in Westwood tonight. #iubb
What's old is new again for Josh Hoover, as IU's TCU-transferred quarterback settles into Bloomington. Hoover is ready to translate four hyperproductive years in Fort Worth into continued success for the Hoosiers.
Story: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Story: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Josh Hoover ready to 'translate' experience as Indiana's next quarterback
The next Hoosiers quarterback has big shoes to fill. He explained how he fits IU, why he transferred and his first reaction to fans at a NIL event.
www.indystar.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:32 PM
What's old is new again for Josh Hoover, as IU's TCU-transferred quarterback settles into Bloomington. Hoover is ready to translate four hyperproductive years in Fort Worth into continued success for the Hoosiers.
Story: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Story: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
WATCH: Fernando Mendoza, Archie Manning speak about Mendoza's being named this year's Manning Award winner: youtu.be/bLzm_xmjdpY #iufb
IU football: Fernando Mendoza, Archie Manning tall Mendoza's Manning Award win
YouTube video by IndyStarTV: Hoosiers
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January 30, 2026 at 10:03 PM
WATCH: Fernando Mendoza, Archie Manning speak about Mendoza's being named this year's Manning Award winner: youtu.be/bLzm_xmjdpY #iufb
Archie Manning on Fernando Mendoza: "Getting to know Fernando, recognizing his work ethic, recognizing his desire and what he wants to do, I think he’ll make a great transition to the next level. ... Y'all can see why we're so excited about recognizing him." #iufb
January 30, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Archie Manning on Fernando Mendoza: "Getting to know Fernando, recognizing his work ethic, recognizing his desire and what he wants to do, I think he’ll make a great transition to the next level. ... Y'all can see why we're so excited about recognizing him." #iufb
Mendoza admits, interestingly, that he played it down during the season but that the Heisman Trophy race did add pressure to the end of his season. And importantly that winning it took a significant edge off for him heading into the Playoff. #iufb
January 30, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Mendoza admits, interestingly, that he played it down during the season but that the Heisman Trophy race did add pressure to the end of his season. And importantly that winning it took a significant edge off for him heading into the Playoff. #iufb
Archie Manning talking about Fernando Mendoza winning the Manning Award: "I’d like to tell you this was close, but it wasn’t. Fernando had one of the greatest seasons any collegiate quarterback has ever had." #iufb
January 30, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Archie Manning talking about Fernando Mendoza winning the Manning Award: "I’d like to tell you this was close, but it wasn’t. Fernando had one of the greatest seasons any collegiate quarterback has ever had." #iufb
*sounds podcast klaxon*
@michaelniziolek.bsky.social's in LA but that's hardly stopping us. Football to wrap up, basketball to break into, with a big week ahead for Darian DeVries' team. LIVE right here at 12:30ET/9:30PT. Join us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT4l... #iufb #iubb
@michaelniziolek.bsky.social's in LA but that's hardly stopping us. Football to wrap up, basketball to break into, with a big week ahead for Darian DeVries' team. LIVE right here at 12:30ET/9:30PT. Join us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT4l... #iufb #iubb
Mind Your Banners: Basketball back in the swing, as football finally settles down
YouTube video by IndyStarTV: Hoosiers
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January 30, 2026 at 3:57 PM
*sounds podcast klaxon*
@michaelniziolek.bsky.social's in LA but that's hardly stopping us. Football to wrap up, basketball to break into, with a big week ahead for Darian DeVries' team. LIVE right here at 12:30ET/9:30PT. Join us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT4l... #iufb #iubb
@michaelniziolek.bsky.social's in LA but that's hardly stopping us. Football to wrap up, basketball to break into, with a big week ahead for Darian DeVries' team. LIVE right here at 12:30ET/9:30PT. Join us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT4l... #iufb #iubb
Nick Dorn's emergence shapes a fascinating future for IU, into next season, yes, but much more importantly here and now.
It's not just that he's a third scorer to complement Wilkerson/DeVries. Crucially, he gets his offense differently.
Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
It's not just that he's a third scorer to complement Wilkerson/DeVries. Crucially, he gets his offense differently.
Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Emergence of third scorer elevates Indiana basketball's ceiling
The Hoosiers earned a marquee win for their March Madness resume against their archrival. Nick Dorn's emergence may lift them to that goal.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Nick Dorn's emergence shapes a fascinating future for IU, into next season, yes, but much more importantly here and now.
It's not just that he's a third scorer to complement Wilkerson/DeVries. Crucially, he gets his offense differently.
Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
It's not just that he's a third scorer to complement Wilkerson/DeVries. Crucially, he gets his offense differently.
Insider: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Darian DeVries adds commitment with versatility to Indiana basketball's 2026 class: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb
Darian DeVries adds commitment with versatility to Indiana basketball's 2026 class
The Hoosiers earned a recruiting win over Duke and Louisville on Wednesday. Here's what to know about Darian DeVries' latest recruiting win.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Darian DeVries adds commitment with versatility to Indiana basketball's 2026 class: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb
Holding firm on the self-imposed No Bracketology Until Thanksgiving rule, but it's never too early for @barttorvik.bsky.social Similar Resumes tool. #iubb after last night's win:
January 28, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Holding firm on the self-imposed No Bracketology Until Thanksgiving rule, but it's never too early for @barttorvik.bsky.social Similar Resumes tool. #iubb after last night's win:
Indiana upsets Purdue basketball, marking first signature win of Darian DeVries era: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb
Indiana upsets Purdue basketball, marking first signature win of Darian DeVries era
The Hoosiers upset the Boilermakers, their third win at Assembly Hall in four years over Purdue's senior class. Here's what we learned from the win.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Indiana upsets Purdue basketball, marking first signature win of Darian DeVries era: www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iubb
Hoosiers got the one they needed. Dorn’s emergence continues to change the math for this team. Takes some of the pressure off the West Coast trip. A split there and February looks more inviting. #iufb
January 28, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Hoosiers got the one they needed. Dorn’s emergence continues to change the math for this team. Takes some of the pressure off the West Coast trip. A split there and February looks more inviting. #iufb
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Nick Dorn adds so man fascinating layers to Indiana basketball, and that extends beyond just this season. #iubb
January 28, 2026 at 3:31 AM
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Indiana identified and exploited every matchup disadvantage superbly that half. Couple that to excellent defense, rebounding effort, Hoosiers deserve their lead. #iufb
January 28, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Indiana identified and exploited every matchup disadvantage superbly that half. Couple that to excellent defense, rebounding effort, Hoosiers deserve their lead. #iufb
There’s not a coach in the conference better at recognizing when to call a noise-canceling timeout in that building than Matt Painter. #iufb
January 28, 2026 at 2:38 AM
There’s not a coach in the conference better at recognizing when to call a noise-canceling timeout in that building than Matt Painter. #iufb
More on Omar Cooper’s draft decision: Source tells IndyStar Cooper received a draft grade in the Day 2 range, likely late second or early third round:
www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
Lawrence North grad declares for NFL draft after Indiana football championship
The Hoosiers receiver was a holdover from the Tom Allen era, and grew into a standout receiver with one of the best catches in program history.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:14 PM
More on Omar Cooper’s draft decision: Source tells IndyStar Cooper received a draft grade in the Day 2 range, likely late second or early third round:
www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb
www.indystar.com/story/sports... #iufb