While Indiana's nickname is well-known, its history may be lost on fans who don't follow the program closely. REQUIRED READING: How can Ohio State football beat Indiana? 3 keys for top-five ...

Along with amending the Indiana Code to designate the official nickname for the state, House Bill 1143 recognizes Harry Hoosier as the namesake. The legislation is sponsored by Indiana Rep. J.D ...

A Hoosier is a nickname given to people who live in and are from Indiana, which means the majority of Indiana and Notre Dame fans on Friday night will be Hoosiers, given the in-state matchup. The ...

Indiana. Indiana's state nickname is the "Hoosier State," as residents of Indiana are called Hoosiers. There's no direct explanation as to why, ...

Almost every state has an officially recognized nickname. For example, Texas is known as "The Lone Star State" and California is "The Golden State." ...

The nickname, which wasn't official until 1968, continues to be incorporated across the state, including the name of San Francisco's popular NBA team, the Golden State Warriors. American flags ...

The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Each state ...

The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 250 years. The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Each state ...

Indiana. Indiana's state nickname is the "Hoosier State," as residents of Indiana are called Hoosiers. There's no direct explanation as to why, ...