STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 8: Stephen Daley #8 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates with fans after the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium on November 8, 2025 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesIndiana football head coach Curt Cignetti gets Stephen Daley.Cignetti has as good of an eye for talent as anyone in college football, having helped scout and develop the Hoosiers 2025 national championship roster over several seasons. Daley ended up being one of his best signings.The Hoosiers added Daley through the transfer portal ahead of the 2025 season after the latter spent the previous three seasons at Kent State, winning six games during that time. It took time for him to come into his own at Indiana, playing a small role through the first few games of 2025, but when fellow lineman Kellan Wyatt went down with an injury against Michigan State, Daley was ready.Daley emerged as one of the most disruptive players in college football, leading the Big Ten and ranking third nationally with 19 tackles for loss despite that small role in the first few games. He was crucial to Indianas Big Ten Championship Game win over Ohio State, terrorizing Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin throughout the matchup.That is, however, where his 2025 ended. An injury suffered in the ensuing celebration with fans held Daley out of the run through the College Football Playoff. It didnt just keep him off the field for the Hoosiers either, it kept his name out of NFL Draft discussions this past spring.So when the opportunity came for a fifth year following a district court ruling in Colorado, Daleys chance came back. Now, back on Indianas roster, he has another chance to make a difference in college while showing NFL scouts what hes made of.And hell be giving it his best shot, just like he did as the player that drew Cignettis eye at Kent State and starred for Indiana in 2025.If it all works out and he can participate and help this football team, then his life could change, Cignetti said in a press conference on Monday. I know one thing about him, hell give it his best shot, he really will, and well just see what happens.Join the conversation!Sign up for a user accountand get:Improved notifications system!Fewer adsCreatecommunity postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community posts