IU Football Secondary Preview: Sharpe, Ferrell, Baldwin Headline Defensive Backfield
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Galen Clavio previews the Indiana football defensive secondary, discussing key players and potential strengths heading into the 2026 season.
Indiana football’s defensive secondary may be the biggest question mark on the roster — but it also has enough talent to become another major strength for Bryant Haines’ defense. In this CrimsonCast positional preview, Galen Clavio breaks down the Hoosiers’ cornerbacks, safeties, rover options, transfer additions, and young depth heading into the 2026 season. The episode starts with what Indiana lost. D’Angelo Ponds was one of the defining players of IU’s national title run, locking down one side of the field, allowing just one touchdown across his two Indiana seasons, and stacking up postseason honors after huge performances in the Rose Bowl and Peach Bowl. The Hoosiers also have to replace Louis Moore , who turned in a spectacular final season with six interceptions, and Devan Boykin , whose versatility at rover gave Indiana tackles, pass breakups, turnovers, and a defensive touchdown. From there, Galen looks at how IU tries to rebuild the back end. Jamari Sharpe appears ready to step into the top cornerback role after a strong 2025 season capped by the interception that sealed the national championship game. Opposite him, Ryland Gandy and A.J. Harris are the key names to…
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