Maryland vs. Indiana: Injury Updates, Key Returns for Kamara and Hemby

As the Indiana Hoosiers continue their remarkable 2025 football season, they prepare for a crucial matchup against the Maryland Terrapins. With eight consecutive wins, Indiana aims to secure a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game and a potential College Football Playoff appearance. The game is set for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland.

Injury Updates for Indiana Football

Indiana faces some injury concerns ahead of their road game. Senior linebacker Aiden Fisher was instrumental in their recent victory over UCLA, scoring a pick-six early on. However, he sustained a knee injury during the game. Head coach Curt Cignetti has listed him as “questionable” for the upcoming contest against Maryland.

In Fisher’s potential absence, redshirt junior linebacker Isaiah Jones will assume a more significant role in the defense. Additionally, specialist Brendan Franke is also marked as questionable due to an undisclosed injury suffered during the UCLA game.

Player Profiles: Kamara and Hemby

Defensive lineman Mikail Kamara has set ambitious goals for himself. Initially aiming to break the program’s single-season sack record of 16, Kamara’s performance this season does not yet reflect those aspirations, with only one sack recorded so far. Cignetti emphasized the need for Kamara to elevate his game as the season progresses.

• Current sacks: 1
• Tackles for loss: 3
• Quarterback hurries: 3

On the offensive front, running back Roman Hemby returns to Maryland after transferring to Indiana. In his first eight games with Indiana, Hemby has rushed for 513 yards and four touchdowns. He is eager to face his former team, with Maryland’s head coach Mike Locksley acknowledging the tough decision to let him go. Hemby expressed gratitude for the opportunity at Indiana.

What Lies Ahead for Indiana

With a chance to maintain their perfect record at 9-0, Indiana’s redshirt junior quarterback Fernando Mendoza is currently a leading candidate for the Heisman Trophy, with odds at +185. Coach Cignetti emphasizes the importance of staying focused and avoiding complacency as they approach the final stretch of the season.

As the Hoosiers continue to build on their momentum, players like Hemby and Kamara play pivotal roles in the team’s aspirations for success this season. Their performance against Maryland may prove crucial in their quest for greater achievements.