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Stephen Daley Likely Out for College Football Playoff After Postgame Leg Injury

Imaging confirmed a postgame leg injury to the transfer standout, forcing Indiana to reshape its edge rush for the Rose Bowl.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 06: An Indiana Hoosiers helmet is seen on the field after the 2025 Big Ten Football Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
Oct 11, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Indiana Hoosiers defensive lineman Stephen Daley (8), tight end Riley Nowakowski (37) and offensive lineman Carter Smith (65) celebrate on the field after defeating the Oregon Ducks by the score of 30-20 at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Coach Curt Cignetti said tests showed a serious injury and that Daley is probably done for the season.
  • Video from the Big Ten celebration shows Daley landing awkwardly while high-fiving fans; he was later seen on a cart with his right leg in an air cast.
  • Daley, a Kent State transfer, leads the Big Ten with 19 tackles for loss and has 5.5 sacks after a breakout season.
  • Indiana is the No. 1 seed with a first-round bye and will face the Alabama–Oklahoma winner on Jan. 1 in the Rose Bowl.
  • With Daley out and Kellen Wyatt already sidelined, Indiana is expected to lean on Daniel Ndukwe, Mikail Kamara and Mario Landino to cover snaps on the edge.