INDIANAPOLIS Indiana football has transformed into one of the sport's biggest winners, and for alumni who lived through the program's struggles, this season feels surreal.

"Being an alumnus of this school, of this tradition, it's unbelievable," shared Britt Beery, who played offensive line at Indiana from 2017 to 2020.

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The Hoosiers' journey to this weekend's Big Ten Championship game represents years of gradual progress under numerous head coaches.

While head coach Curt Cignetti deserves significant credit for the team's success, former players say the foundation was laid by alumni who continued supporting the program through difficult times.

"I think we were 4-8. Then a couple of 5-7 seasons," said former wide receiver Mitchell Paige, who played at Indiana from

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