College football is known for many traditions across every team and school in the country. Some are super notable such as the Penn State “White Out” Game, the Florida Gators fans singing “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty to start the fourth quarter, or the Georgia Bulldogs having their actual bulldog, Uga XII, on the sidelines, and many more.
One of Indiana’s traditions is Hoosier the Bison. In 1965, the Hoosiers announced they would have an official Bison mascot for the school and its sporting events. The tradition began due to the fact that bison would walk through the area that is now Bloomington, Indiana. Now, it seems IU is bringing the mascot back to the turf.
Indiana Hoosiers Bring Back Hoosier The Bison
After the student body had back-and-forth meetings with the university, they agree upon a deal to bring back Hoosier the Bison.
In the video, once given the official approval, the student congress passed a bill to bring their mascot back and continue the tradition and excellence of Indiana University.
Finally unleashed. 🦬
Welcome back home, @HoosiertheBison. pic.twitter.com/hMotSXeF0A
— Indiana Hoosiers (@IUHoosiers) May 27, 2025
The video ended confirming that Hoosier the Bison will be back in Bloomington, Indianathis fall for HC Curt Cignetti’s second season. This adds some excellence and excitement to an already historic athletic program.
The Hoosiers football team won for the first time since 2020 this past season, 11-2. What is even more impressive is that they did it with head coach Curt Cignetti in his first season with the program.
That 11-2 record was good enough to get them into the College Football Playoffs. Despite losing in the first round, this was still a very shocking and successful season for the Hoosiers.
Hoosiers Fans And Students Ecstatic For Mascot Return
It is always a good thing when traditions and history continue in college football, especially when it involves your team and/or the school you attend. Hoosier fans, students, and alumni are thrilled with the news and are sharing their thoughts on social media. One fan was very happy as he tweeted that Hoosier The Bison is back.
Another fan was happy that the Bison is coming back and even mentioned that the decision was long overdue.
It is unknown why the Bison was gone for 58 years anyway. But for years, Indiana fans and students have been clamoring for its return.
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Regardless of why the Bison was gone, expect Bloomington, Indiana, to be exuberant during football games next season, with significant improvements as a team, a College Football Playoff appearance, and now having a mascot once again.
Indiana could host ESPN’s College Gameday due to the competitive rise in the football program and all of the content that could be made. Expect fans to go nuclear as they see the Bison on their campus for the first time in 58 years.
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