‘Hoosier the Bison’ Returning as IU’s Official Mascot

The Bison Is Back: Indiana Athletics unveils new team mascot

For the last half-century Indiana Athletics has gone without an official team mascot, but starting this fall that will all change. On Tuesday, Indiana unveiled the return of the bison mascot, now known as Hoosier the Bison, which will debut at athletic events beginning in the fall.

Indiana Athletics releases video that may hint at return of bison

The bison served as the Hoosiers’ official mascot from 1965-1969.

Indiana reinstates bison mascot after 56-year absence

The bison hasn't been seen on the Hoosiers' sideline since 1969

Indiana Reinstates Hoosier The Bison After 60-Year Hiatus, To Debut at 2025 CFB Opener

An iconic Indiana mascot is back.

Indiana University Brings Back "Hoosier The Bison" As Its Mascot

Indiana University BLOOMINGTON, Ind.–Indiana University has reintroduced the Bison as its official mascot, naming it “Hoosier The Bison.” The mascot will make its first public appearance on August 30 at the IU football season opener against Old Dominion. The Bison has a long history in Indiana and at IU, with previous iterations dating back to the 1960s. The return of Hoosier The Bison follows a student government vote and is seen as a symbol of…

‘Hoosier the Bison’ returning as IU’s official mascot

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WANE) – After nearly sixty years away from the sideline, ‘Hoosier the Bison’ will be back in Bloomington starting this fall. Indiana University announced the return of the school’s mascot on Monday. The revamped bison will make its public debut at Memorial Stadium during IU football season’s opener on August 30 against Old […]