Indiana Football Recruiting: Top Defensive Lineman Set to Visit for Illinois Game
Next Saturday’s game between Indiana and Illinois holds extra significance for the Hoosiers, as it will also feature a visit from the nation’s top defensive lineman.
While Indiana is known for attracting five-star recruits on the basketball court, the football team hasn’t traditionally been a magnet for elite talent. However, after a remarkable College Football Playoff appearance in head coach Curt Cignetti’s first season, it looks like the Hoosiers are turning a corner. With a 3-0 record to start 2025 and a dominant +133 point differential, there’s plenty of optimism surrounding the program.
Although Indiana’s opening games haven’t been flawless—like their narrow 27-14 win over Old Dominion, a team that recently thrashed Virginia Tech—it’s clear the Hoosiers are making a statement. Now, with No. 9 Illinois set to visit, Indiana faces its first true test of the season. This game is their chance to prove that last year wasn’t a fluke and that they’re a legitimate contender, not just a product of a favorable schedule.
For the Hoosiers, a victory next weekend could not only validate their rise in college football but also play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier recruits, including the nation’s top defensive lineman.
Top Recruit DL Jalen Brewster Set to Visit Indiana-Illinois Game
According to Steve Wiltfong of On3, 2027 defensive lineman Jalen Brewster, the No. 8 overall prospect and third-ranked player in Texas, will be attending the Indiana-Illinois game. Brewster, a 6-foot-3, 302-pound junior, holds 29 Division I offers and is being heavily pursued by the country’s elite programs.
Securing Brewster’s commitment would mark a major milestone for Cignetti and the Hoosiers, signaling Indiana’s emergence as a legitimate football powerhouse. It would also be a crucial step in bringing in more top-tier recruits to Bloomington.
However, without a win against Illinois, Indiana’s recruiting efforts could take a major hit. Beating Illinois would be an important first step in convincing Brewster and other elite prospects that Indiana can compete with the likes of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida State. The recruiting battle begins with a crucial victory next Saturday, right in front of Brewster himself.
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