IU Spring Football 2025 – Running Back Preview, Depth Chart and Superlatives

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IU Spring Football 2025 – Running Back Preview, Depth Chart and Superlatives

As IU begins preparations for the 2025 campaign, there is an unprecedented amount of attention on the program. Hoosier Huddle is gearing up for the spring with individual position group previews. Today, we examine the running back room. IU lost Justice Ellison and Ty Son Lawton but there are plenty of reasons for optimism after the Hoosiers ran for 4.37 yards per carry and a remarkable 37 rushing touchdowns.

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Indiana's Running Back's Unselfishness Has Led to Their Success

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Indiana's Running Back's Unselfishness Has Led to Their Success

Written By: Nick Gonzales (@nrgonzales_)

It’s no mystery that Indiana has been great at running the ball so far this season. The Hoosiers lead the Big Ten and Power Four schools in rushing touchdowns with 23 total and that can be credited to the dynamic group of running backs in Bloomington. It can be difficult sharing the spotlight, especially as a running back, but their unselfish mindset has helped them in achieving success so far.

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“The Hogs” Up Front Pave the Way for IU Rushing Success 

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“The Hogs” Up Front Pave the Way for IU Rushing Success 

Nothing gets Big Ten football fans excited like great offensive line play. For the past 100 years, the offensive philosophy throughout the conference has been “three yards and a cloud of dust.” Physicality in the trenches is especially important in the Red Zone, where the field shortens and safeties can begin to creep down and commit to the run.

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IU's Running Backs are Dubbed "The Ninja Turtles" by Coach John Miller

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IU's Running Backs are Dubbed "The Ninja Turtles" by Coach John Miller

Written By: Nick Gonzales (@nrgonzales_)

It’s midway through the season and it seems that everyone is getting a nickname. First there was Kurtis Rourke who came in as “The Maple Missile.” Then there was Elijah Sarratt who was nicknamed “Waffle House” since he’s always open, and the person who gave him that nickname was wide receiver Ke’Shawn Williams who’s been dubbed as “The Touchdown Machine.” Now, the Hoosiers’ running backs have a nickname of their own, “The Ninja Turtles.”

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Rourke Leads Offense to a Historic Day in 52-14 Win

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Rourke Leads Offense to a Historic Day in 52-14 Win

The Indiana offense had a historic outing Saturday vs. Charlotte. The Hoosiers put up 52 points on the 49ers, continuing to dominate offensively. IU has now outscored their opponents 202-37 while averaging 50 points per game, becoming the first FBS program to reach 200 total points this season.

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 31 FIU 7

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Game Wrap and Reaction: Indiana 31 FIU 7

The Hoosiers kicked off the Curt Cignetti era on Saturday with a comfortable 31-7 win over Florida International. It is the first time since 2007 that an IU coach has started their tenure with a win. 

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2024 Position Preview – 'Core Four' Lead New Running Backs Room

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2024 Position Preview – 'Core Four' Lead New Running Backs Room

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

You could look at any number of Indiana position groups heading into this season and say ‘Wow, this room looks completely different from last year.’ So is the nature of 1) having multiple poor seasons strung together, and 2) having a head coaching change as a result of the aforementioned poor seasons. But the Indiana running back room may have experienced more turnover than any other.

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Position Battles to Keep an Eye on as IU Football Opens Fall Camp This Week

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Position Battles to Keep an Eye on as IU Football Opens Fall Camp This Week

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

The Indiana Hoosiers open fall camp on July 31st in Bloomington under new head coach Curt Cignetti. The Hoosiers turned over more than half of their roster from a 3-9 campaign in 2023 and there are important position battles to keep an eye on before the opener against FIU.

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Revamped Running Back Room Being Led by Black

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Revamped Running Back Room Being Led by Black

Written by: TJ Inman

Head coach Curt Cignetti has overhauled the coaching staff and the roster. IU will have a new starting quarterback, a couple of new starting offensive linemen, a new crop of wide receivers, a new starting tight end and a new offensive coordinator. Fans that have been forced to sit through the past few years watching Indiana try to score will be hoping what they see in 2024 is unrecognizably improved and one of the pieces aiming to make that dream a reality is running back Kaelon Black.

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