Zach Osterman

Cover IU athletics, college sports for @indystar. Satellite Scouser. Publix ultra. Forever I love Atlanta. [email protected]

[Zach Osterman @ZachOsterman]

Indiana basketball's newly established identity "manhandled" Carolina on Sunday, proving to the Hoosiers what their coach has been preaching all summer.

Good rebounding solves problems. Great rebounding creates problems for others. Insider: https://t.co/3fTAh9FPua #iubb

[Sam C. Ehrlich @samcehrlich]

An eye-raising new lawsuit filed this evening: two former and one current NCAA Division III athletes filed suit against the NCAA over Division III rules barring athletic scholarship, claiming that the restriction amounts to illegal price fixing under antitrust law.

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The Big House has been one of horrors for Indiana teams past. But this one arrives to Ann Arbor a justified favorite, one facing a game that could determine the course of the rest of its season. Insider: https://t.co/rx5R8nLFNZ #iufb

[IndyStar @indystar]

The Cardiac Kids were the last Hoosiers to win at the Big House. The 2026 Hoosiers are favored and have plenty riding on the result against a freshman QB. https://t.co/3KismkJ44t

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@Brentonmfender That’s a great cover.

[Zach Osterman @ZachOsterman]

One of the best country songs you’ve never heard. John Anderson was an original. https://t.co/cBiNKa6Oz3

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Getting started now.

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PODCAST SZN: Our weekly Mind Your Banners will be right here from 1 p.m. Come tell @michaelniziolek why he's wrong: https://t.co/in7OgpU2mx #iufb

[Zach Osterman @ZachOsterman]

PODCAST SZN: Our weekly Mind Your Banners will be right here from 1 p.m. Come tell @michaelniziolek why he's wrong: https://t.co/in7OgpU2mx #iufb

[Kyle Goon @kylegoon]

The decline of Terps football under Mike Locksley never really matched Jim Smith's ambitious goals. Now, the Maryland AD has a chance to swing for the fences with a key hire.

Can he find the next Curt Cignetti? He has to try. Here's what to look for: https://t.co/RviCZ4PgDW

[Michael Niziolek @michaelniziolek]

Why Michigan’s QB decision opens up clear advantage for Indiana football.

With Bryant Haines at the helm of the defense, the Hoosiers are 6-0 against freshmen quarterbacks with a pressure rate of better than 40%
https://t.co/JiXx1vWtis

[Michael Niziolek @michaelniziolek]

Michigan has 15 players listed on the initial injury availability report for Saturday.

Indiana football has ZERO.

Means IU running back Khobie Martin will return to the lineup barring a setback.

[Zach Osterman @ZachOsterman]

Indiana basketball's newly established identity "manhandled" Carolina on Sunday, proving to the Hoosiers what their coach has been preaching all summer.

Good rebounding solves problems. Great rebounding creates problems for others. Insider: https://t.co/3fTAh9FPua #iubb

[Zach Osterman @ZachOsterman]

INBOX: Nielsen pins Indiana No. 5 on its list of "most watched teams in college football" so far this season. Gaphic courtesy of. #iufb

[Michael Niziolek @michaelniziolek]

NCAA has filed a motion for an expedited briefing schedule in its appeal in case involving Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt, one of its arguments is that it wants to stem flood of lawsuits, currently dealing with 150+ active cases involving 734 student-athletes per it's filing

[Michael Niziolek @michaelniziolek]

Indiana football defensive tackle Tyrique Tucker on getting picked to be game captain: "It's special man, it's special. You know I've grinded for this, man, it's real special to me. I cherish these moments and don't take any of it for granted."

[Matt Fortuna @Matt_Fortuna]

Ohio State-Indiana drew an average of 10.376 million viewers on FOX, making it the most-watched game of the weekend.

[Zach Osterman @ZachOsterman]

Week 7 didn't see a ton of shake-up in the Big Ten power rankings, but man are there a lot of QB questions around the conference right now: https://t.co/2TdEMpy88i #iufb

[Zach Osterman @ZachOsterman]

Week 7 didn't see a ton of shake-up in the Big Ten power rankings, but man are there a lot of QB questions around the conference right now: https://t.co/2TdEMpy88i #iufb

[IndyStar @indystar]

Firing Chris Ballard was the easy part. With an aging core and no 2027 first-round pick, the Colts face a long, uncertain rebuild https://t.co/NDTYOr9eKb

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Remarkable how rare this is.

[Sarah Langs @SlangsOnSports]

World Series between franchises both seeking first title:

2026 MIL TB
1980 KC PHI
1920 CLE BRO
1909 DET PIT
1907 CHC DET
1906 CHC CHW
1905 PHA NYG
1903 BOS PIT

1903, ‘05, ‘06 & ‘07 were the first 4 WS ever