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UCLA in the hunt with Georgia, Indiana, and Wisconsin for Cal quarterback

The Bruins have some stiff competition.

The UCLA Bruins have already seen a lot of turnover on their roster since the end of their first season in the Big Ten. Losing key players on offense like wide receiver J. Michael Sturdivant and former 2025 commit Madden Iamaleava, the Bruins are buyers this off-season to replenish their roster.

This week, University of California quarterback Fernando Mendoza entered the transfer portal and has the Bruins in his sights. According to Pete Nakos of On3 (subscription required), the Bruins are in the hunt for the sophomore signal-caller alongside Georgia, Indiana, and Wisconsin as Mendoza mulls his transfer destination.

Mendoza finished the 2024 season with the Golden Bears throwing for 3,004 yards, 16 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Though the Bruins do not have the same cache as their competitors, Mendoza would likely be a plug-and-play starter for the Bruins next season.

Moreover, hiring offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Tino Sunseri offers Mendoza a unique opportunity for growth. Though there is no timetable for when Mendoza will decide, the Bruins are undoubtedly putting together a big pitch to bring the Miami, Florida, native to Los Angeles.

Who is UCLA football’s new offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri?

Getting to know UCLA’s latest offensive coordinator.

The UCLA Bruins made two massive decisions today, firing offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and hiring former Indiana coordinator Tino Sunseri.

Sunseri spent the 2024 college football season as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in Bloomington, helping the Hoosiers to an 11-1 record in the Big Ten and, for now, a spot in the College Football Playoff. The Bruins’ newest offensive coordinator, Sunseri, also boasts an impressive resume and football background.

Sunseri was a three-year starting quarterback at the University of Pittsburgh and enjoyed a short stint with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadien Football League, winning a Grey Cup in 2013. 

After his playing career, Sunseri spent time at Florida State, Tennessee, and Alabama. As a graduate assistant with the Crimson Tide, Sunseri worked closely with future first-round quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones and won a College Football Championship in 2020. Sunseri later became the quarterbacks coach for James Madison before moving on to Indiana.

But Sunseri’s football life does not end there, as he is the son of four-time National Champion and current Colorado defensive tackles coach Sal Sunseri and the brother of Washington safeties coach Vinne Sunseri.

Sunseri has spent his entire life in and around football and finally gets to take the reins of an offense all by himself in Westwood. Though there may still be growing pains for the 35-year-old coordinator, the Bruins offense should improve in 2025 despite some surprising moves along the roster.

UCLA hires Indiana quartbacks coach as new offensive coordinator

The Bruins have found their next offensive coordinator.

The UCLA Bruins football season may have only ended last Saturday, but there have already been some significant coaching staff changes.

After an alleged “mutual parting” between UCLA and former offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, the Bruins have already found their replacement.

According to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times, the Bruins hired Tino Sunseri, the former co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Indiana Hoosiers. At Indiana, Sunseri helped lead one of the most prolific offenses in the Big Ten, ranking fourth in total offense and averaging 438.8 yards per game during the regular season.

Sunseri notably gashed the stout Bruins defense in Week 3 of the 2024 season, scoring 42 points and generating over 400 yards of total offense in the blowout win. On the other hand, against Indiana, Bieniemy’s offense only garnered a mere 238 yards and 13 points.

Though the circumstances of Bieniemy’s firing may raise some eyebrows, the Bruins welcome a young coordinator with higher upside and better Big Ten production.

With the Bruins ranking dead last in rushing in the Big Ten, Sunseri offers a fresh face and some notable changes to UCLA’s underwhelming offense.

Indiana’s performance against Ohio State earned it CFP brownie points

Indiana lost by 23 points to Ohio State football last weekend, but that loss still earned them some College Football Playoff brown points.

The Ohio State Buckeyes covered the betting spread with ease as they throttled the Indiana Hoosiers at home in Week 13.

The Buckeyes came in at No. 2 with the then-undefeated Hoosiers No. 5, marking Ohio State’s third top-five matchup of the season. Ohio State left with a 38-15 victory and a late-game touchdown that iced the cake.

Despite losing by a significant margin, Indiana only dropped to No. 10 in the College Football Playoff ranking, and the CFP Selection Committee chair explained the viewpoint on the Hoosiers as compared to the SMU Mustangs.

He cited the Indiana performance against Ohio State, noting that the Hoosiers “played well at times.”

“Yeah, like I said on the ESPN interview, Indiana played well at times against Ohio State, and obviously Ohio State pulled away in the second half,” Manuel said.

Although the Hoosiers were blown out, let’s just say there are some fans who think Indiana fell too far, especially when looking at the ranking of another high-profile college football program.

Playing as a top-five opponent on the road at Ohio Stadium is no easy task, and keeping the game close certainly isn’t for the faint of heart.

With Indiana having scored first and showing some firepower to start the game before the Buckeyes really settled in, it likely did enough Saturday to lock in a CFP spot.

How to buy Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers football tickets

Want to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers in person on Saturday, Nov. 23? Tickets still remain for as little as $111.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers will collide this coming Saturday in Columbus in a battle between two top-five Big Ten college football programs, and if you want to catch the action live and in person, you have come to the right place.

The Buckeyes remain ranked second in the US LBM Coaches Poll this week thanks to a 9-1 overall record and 6-1 mark against fellow conference schools. That one and only loss came against the top-ranked Oregon Ducks in Eugene back in Week 7.

The Hoosiers are also in the top 10, logging in at No. 5 in the Coaches Poll with a perfect 10-0 total tally this fall. OSU is clearly their biggest test this season and what better time to play a game pivotal to the College Playoff picture?

The Ohio State Buckeyes will host the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday, Nov. 23 at noon ET.

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How to buy Ohio State vs. Indiana football tickets

Two top-five Big Ten teams colliding on the collegiate gridiron should be enough on its own to send you wildly searching for ticket information. But do not worry — we have you all sorted right here.

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How to buy Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers football tickets

Want to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers in person on Saturday, Nov. 23? Tickets still remain for as little as $111.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers will collide this coming Saturday in Columbus in a battle between two top-five Big Ten college football programs, and if you want to catch the action live and in person, you have come to the right place.

The Buckeyes remain ranked second in the US LBM Coaches Poll this week thanks to a 9-1 overall record and 6-1 mark against fellow conference schools. That one and only loss came against the top-ranked Oregon Ducks in Eugene back in Week 7.

The Hoosiers are also in the top 10, logging in at No. 5 in the Coaches Poll with a perfect 10-0 total tally this fall. OSU is clearly their biggest test this season and what better time to play a game pivotal to the College Playoff picture?

The Ohio State Buckeyes will host the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday, Nov. 23 at noon ET.

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How to buy Ohio State vs. Indiana football tickets

Two top-five Big Ten teams colliding on the collegiate gridiron should be enough on its own to send you wildly searching for ticket information. But do not worry — we have you all sorted right here.

At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers are $111.

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How to buy Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan Wolverines football tickets

Want to watch the Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan Wolverines in person on Saturday, Nov. 9? Tickets still remain for as little as $233.

The Indiana Hoosiers get set to face the Michigan Wolverines this coming Saturday in Bloomington as the college football schedule continues to roll along, and if you want to see the Week 11 action live and in person, here are the ticket details you need to know.

The Hoosiers have been a bit of a surprise this fall, cracking the US LBM Coaches Poll top 10 this week at No. 10 thanks to a perfect 9-0 record that includes an impressive six wins in conference play. So far, no other team has come close to challenging this year’s Indiana squad.

The Wolverines are trending in the opposite direction, having lost three of their last four as the post-championship hangover continues to linger over the Big Blue. Michigan did manage to score a win over the Michigan State Spartans during that stretch, however.

The Indiana Hoosiers will host the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

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How to buy Indiana vs. Michigan football tickets

Outside of the Oregon Ducks, no other team has put together a perfect overall record in the Big Ten in 2024 besides Indiana, but can their dominance continue? They cannot look past Michigan this weekend.

At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan Wolverines are $233.

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How to buy Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan Wolverines football tickets

Want to watch the Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan Wolverines in person on Saturday, Nov. 9? Tickets still remain for as little as $233.

The Indiana Hoosiers get set to face the Michigan Wolverines this coming Saturday in Bloomington as the college football schedule continues to roll along, and if you want to see the Week 11 action live and in person, here are the ticket details you need to know.

The Hoosiers have been a bit of a surprise this fall, cracking the US LBM Coaches Poll top 10 this week at No. 10 thanks to a perfect 9-0 record that includes an impressive six wins in conference play. So far, no other team has come close to challenging this year’s Indiana squad.

The Wolverines are trending in the opposite direction, having lost three of their last four as the post-championship hangover continues to linger over the Big Blue. Michigan did manage to score a win over the Michigan State Spartans during that stretch, however.

The Indiana Hoosiers will host the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

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Outside of the Oregon Ducks, no other team has put together a perfect overall record in the Big Ten in 2024 besides Indiana, but can their dominance continue? They cannot look past Michigan this weekend.

At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan Wolverines are $233.

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Ohio State football’s late-season battle with Indiana could be without key star

Ohio State football will take on Indiana later in the season, and the Hoosiers could be down their starting quarterback for the battle.

Ohio State football has one loss in conference play, dropping a road match with the No. 1-ranked Oregon Ducks. Other than that, it has dominated Big Ten battles, throttling teams like Michigan State and Iowa.

The Buckeyes have a few massive games left on their resume, including a road matchup with the No. 3-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions.

Their only other top-25 matchup is against Indiana on November 23, and as it currently stands, the Hoosiers could be without their starting quarterback, who will miss the team’s seventh game of the season Saturday against the Washington Huskies with a thumb injury.

He’s supposed to return, but it’s unclear when per Pete Thamel.

https://twitter.com/PeteThamel/status/1847984750884974636

With about a month between now and when the Buckeyes face Indiana at home, Rourke has time for that thumb to heal, but given the importance of it at the quarterback position, it certainly could linger well into the future.

Rourke has been among the best quarterbacks in college football and could be a Heisman candidate if he misses just a week or so and can keep the Hoosiers’ torrid play into November.

That said, the Buckeyes should want Indiana still undefeated in November as a win at home would be a huge resume booster given their weak and heavily scrutinized non-conference schedule.

How to buy Indiana Hoosiers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers football tickets

Want to watch the Indiana Hoosiers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers in person on Saturday, Oct. 19? Tickets still remain for as little as $69.

The Indiana Hoosiers welcome the Nebraska Cornhuskers to Bloomington this Saturday for a battle between Big Ten college football programs, and if you want to catch the Week 8 action in person, there are still plenty of tickets remaining for the big game.

The Hoosiers bring a perfect 6-0 overall record and 3-0 mark against conference opponents into play this weekend, along with a No. 18 ranking in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Nebraska represents their first true test of the season this Saturday.

The Cornhuskers are also included in the Coaches Poll top 25, albeit barely, coming in at No. 25. Nebraska is 5-1 and 2-1, respectively, this fall with the lone loss coming in overtime against the Illinois Illini during Week 4.

The Indiana Hoosiers will host the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, Oct. 19 at noon ET.

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How to buy Indiana vs Nebraska football tickets

This top-25 tangle is a must-see college football game if you are in the area, and if past results are any indication, this one should definitely be a banger. Here is what you need to know for the Hoosiers-Cornhuskers Week 8 meeting in Indiana.

At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the Indiana Hoosiers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers are $69.

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