Former Notre Dame offensive lineman Pat Coogan has this weekend off. That's probably for the best. He and his Indiana Hoosier teammates can prepare for their big duel with the Oregon Ducks. It's another opportunity for IU to show they're for real. If they weren't, Coogan wouldn't have left South Bend for Bloomington.
Coogan is a talented blocker who really only left Marcus Freeman and Co. because he knew he likely wasn't starting for them in 2025. By picking Curt Cignetti's crew, he managed to select a program that can head back to the playoffs, and he can lead the way.